Rossiter v. Evans: September 2012

9.01.2012

'The Talk' interview

Here's the interview about the case on 'The Talk'. Julie Chen brings up the case right off the bat. The one-on-one discussion with Sharon Osbourne is at 4m40s in.

A few other things that are worth checking out:

• Google Scholar: ROSSITER v. EVANS, Iowa: Court of Appeals 2009
• JN.S's blog: A Story of Courage
• HealthKicker via: Art_Is_War423: GEEZ! Take Responsibility for your Sexual Actions!
• Daree's Insights: My Number is None of Your B-I-Bizness
• OnPoint News: Iowa Court Affirms $1.5M Verdict
• Secrets of a Blue-Eyed Vixen: Would You Sue?

Finally ladies and gents... come on. Finish your Gardasil vaccine. It could save you repeated hospital visits, money, and your life.

"In determining reprehensibility, the court considers a number of factors including whether the harm caused was physical as opposed to economic, the tortious conduct evinced an indifference to or a reckless disregard of the health or safety of others, the conduct involved repeated actions or was an isolated incident, and the harm was the result of intentional malice, trickery, or deceit, or mere accident.

On our de novo review of the record, we find all of these factors were established in the evidence. The harm caused [by Evans] was not only physical, it concerns the most intimate and private interests, including sexuality and childbearing. Evans's conduct demonstrated a reckless disregard for Rossiter's health and safety.

Evans is a dentist. He has received medical training and should be aware of the risks associated with communicable diseases. Yet, Evans [repeatedly exposed] her to genital warts, HPV, and bacterial vaginitis. The harm was not a result of mere accident."