San Diego Jury Awards $2 Million in Genital Herpes Transmission Lawsuit Against Former Funko CEO Brian Mariotti
A San Diego jury awarded $2 million to Tiffany Young, who sued former Funko CEO and current Thrilljoy CEO Brian Mariotti for intentional misrepresentation regarding the transmission of genital herpes. The lawsuit alleged that Mariotti falsely claimed he had been tested for sexually transmitted infections during their relationship. The verdict included $1.2 million in damages for past pain and suffering and $800,000 for future pain and suffering. The case was represented by attorneys Shaun Murphy and Alison Soltysiak of SBEMP LLP. This is part of a broader pattern where Murphy has secured multiple significant jury awards in similar genital herpes transmission cases across various jurisdictions, ranging from $1.665 million to $6.75 million. The verdict highlights the legal consequences for failing to disclose or misrepresenting STI status and reinforces the importance of transparency between intimate partners. Murphy emphasized that individuals have a right to truthful information when making decisions about intimacy and that civil justice provides avenues for accountability in such cases.
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Topics: intentional misrepresentation lawsuit personal injury sexually transmitted infection (STI)