L.D.J. v. L.F.S. (In re L.F.S.)

FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND ORDER

KAREN M. SEE, Bankruptcy Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff alleged that defendant infected her with genital herpes, and that the claim should be held nondischargeable as a willful and malicious injury under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(6). After hearing the evidence of the parties and their medical experts at trial, the court concludes that plaintiff did not sustain her burden of proof and judgment should be entered in favor of defendant.

The parties agree that this is a core proceeding, and that the court has jurisdiction and may enter final orders pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1334(a)…