Doe v. Johnson
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
817 F. Supp. 1382 (1993)
Relevant factsFree
Jane Doe (plaintiff) had consensual, unprotected sex with Earvin Johnson (defendant), who had HIV and transmitted it to her. Doe sued Johnson for battery, and Johnson moved to dismiss, arguing he never intended to harm Doe and so could not be liable.
IssueFree
Whether the intent required for battery requires a desire on the defendant's part to harm someone.
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