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Anne Studd KC acted for Mr. Ian Baum, in a claim against Mr. Baum’s ex-partner, the former Welsh Rugby and British & Irish Lions Captain, Gareth Thomas.
Mr. Baum’s claim against Mr. Thomas included allegations that from the start of their relationship Mr. Thomas had deliberately concealed the fact that he was HIV positive from his new partner and recklessly transmitted HIV to him.The matter only became known to Mr Baum when he found one Thomas' anti viral tablets on the floor and then attended for test which revealed he was HIV positive.
The settlement of £75,000, with no-admission of liability, serves as significant vindication for Mr Baum after an eight-year ordeal, which has been the source of significant stress and trauma for him, combined with public allegations that by seeking redress he was somehow blackmailing Mr. Thomas.
This is the first civil case in this country relating to the reckless transmission of HIV in which the Claimant has recovered damages.
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