Mock Trial: Sandra W. v. Gregg M. [Sale: WAS $5.95 / NOW $2.95]

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Issues of negligent transmission of HIV

Sandra is suing Gregg for negligent transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Sandra claims that Gregg's negligent actions caused her to contract HIV, which has progressed into AIDS. Gregg claims that it is not his fault that Sandra contracted AIDS. He argues that the HIV virus must have come from some other source. Even if he is the source of her exposure, he should not be held responsible for her damages since he did not know that he was HIV-positive.

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