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Let me see if I have this right. Guy goes down on dozens of strangers...with a cut in his mouth....and it's he's not responsible for the outcome? He agreed to unprotected sex for the purpose of creating a porn film. But it's the fault of the company?? "Forced"? Is he alleging the company exerted physical force...kidnapping and rape? Bet he cashed that check minutes out of the studio. People, we have personal responsibility towards ourselves. HIV isn't breaking news.
@Richard The same argument could be made for ANY occupation that is deemed "risky," such as firefighters, police, etc. Don't they assume similar risks? What about worker's compensation when "injured" on the job. The actor did what he did (the sexual act) on the basis that the other actors were HIV- based upon assurances from his employer that proper testing protocols were in place. In a court, the defense will more than likely try to argue and prove that he had sexual contact outside of the stu
That's why it's called insurance one purchases and pays to protect itself from financial harm.
Kink.com and the porn actors concerned are each responsible. The company and actors all should be and should have been aware of the risks. An insurance company shouldn't bail out the company or actors concerned, nor should the State or Fed. Kink.com and the actors make money from their risky work, so should pay the outcome of the costs incurred. No insurance company in its right mind would envisage covering legal costs or compensatory payouts. The company and actors must meet their own costs.
Longterm-Thriver
I celebrate 10 years and 8 years since my HIV and AIDS diagnosis,respectively, next month. This is tricky because I am a BIG advocate for personal accountability. When you allow someone to do something to you then you assume responsibility in part for the outcome. It took so soul searching to stop blaming the other person and to own my part in the situation. When you play a risky game you assume some of the risk. I
December 27, 2017 • NY