Smith v. Walker

BAYLEY, J.,

Plaintiff, Linda A. Smith, filed a complaint against defendant, John A. Walker, alleging that he infected her with condyloma, a sexually transmitted disease.1 The complaint has counts in negligence, fraud and deceit, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and battery, and includes a claim for punitive damages. Defendant filed preliminary objections in the form of a demurrer to all counts, including the claim for *664punitive damages, and a motion to strike and for a more specific pleading.

For purposes of a demurrer, all facts alleged in the complaint are deemed admitted. Firing…