Thirdly, I just don’t understand how this woman’s rejection by insurance companies can be used as any kind of argument against the defendant. The fact that she cannot get healthcare coverage due to her recent diagnosis is a fundamental problem with the American healthcare system, not just a result of the defendant’s actions. (In fact, he, too, has probably struggled with getting healthcare over his lifetime.) We can’t blame this man for the failures of “the system”. Let’s not forget the real root of the problem.
Though I believe that those of us with STDs have the moral obligation to tell our partners about our diseases, that doesn’t mean that no one else has to worry about being responsible. By agreeing to have sex with another person, you may be taking great risks which result in unfavorable consequences. The blame and responsibility of those consequences should be shared equally among all consenting partners involved.
What do you think about the case above? Should the woman take more responsibility for having unprotected sex? Or is she right to win such a huge settlement?
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