The plaintiffs brought a civil action in battery arising from a professional wrestling match in which the defendant intentionally cut the plaintiff with a razor blade immediately after cutting himself.
The court found that the defendant, who had Hepatitis‑C, transmitted the virus to the plaintiff through blood‑to‑blood contact.
As a result, the plaintiff lost a professional wrestling contract with a major wrestling organization and underwent painful medical treatments before ultimately being cured.
The court held the defendant liable for battery and awarded damages for pain and suffering, past income loss, and significant future income loss based on the lost opportunity to pursue a professional wrestling career.
Family members also received damages under the Family Law Act for loss of care, guidance, and companionship.
