AIDS Liability Tyler is infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. He is new in town and wants to meet people and make friends. However, he does not want anyone to know about his HIV status. He eventually meets and becomes romantically involved with Audrey. He has unprotected sex with her, but he still does not disclose his HIV status to her. Audrey contracts the virus because of her relationship with Tyler.
a. Did Tyler have a duty to tell Audrey about his condition? Explain.
b. Would it make a difference if AIDS were an easily curable disease?
c. What, if anything, should Audrey be able to recover in damages from Tyler? Explain.