Measles and Vaccination Lawsuits

 

Can I sue someone if my child contracts measles from a child whose parents refused to vaccinate their child?

 

This would be a difficult lawsuit to win because you would have to prove that the parent was negligent in their decision not to immunize their child, while an exemption for religious or medical reasons is allowed per state law.  Second, you would have to prove that your child contracted the measles directly from the unvaccinated child (i.e., proximate cause) which would be difficult.