People exposed to AIDS may use several legal theories to initiate lawsuits on the basis of battery, misrepresentation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence. Under certain circumstances, they may recover damages. Employers can use the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control for health care workers in deciding about safety regulations and education to prevent their employees from coming into contact with the AIDS virus. However, court decisions indicate that discrimination related to employment or school attendance is not justifiable for either adults or children with AIDS. Finally, the United States Supreme Court's decision in School Board of Nassau County v. Arline can be used on a case-by-case basis to decide whether the hazards of the disease to the public outweigh the rights of the person infected with AIDS. 107 footnotes.