An HIV-positive man jailed for having unprotected sex with three Adelaide women has been awarded thousands of dollars in damages after suing the South Australian government.
Andre Chad Parenzee was jailed for nine years in 2007 on three counts of endangering life after one of his victims, a mother of two, became infected with HIV.
He launched legal action against the state and G4S Custodial Services in the SA District Court last year over an incident in 2011.
It was reported that Parenzee claimed to have been shackled to his bed at the Royal Adelaide Hospital for 18 days after being admitted for treatment when he choked on food at a prison pre-release centre.
The Department of Correctional Services on Thursday said Parenzee had been awarded damages as a result of the legal action.
A departmental spokesperson would not disclose the amount paid but confirmed it was above a $10,000 threshold, which means it will be placed into quarantine for at least 12 months under state laws.
This would allow Parenzee's victims to make first claims on the funds if they choose to commence legal proceedings against him.
"Since the incident, the department has reviewed its processes in regards to managing safety and security in non-secure locations," the spokesperson told AAP.
Parenzee attempted to have his case reopened twice but failed on both occasions.
He launched an unsuccessful bid to appeal against his conviction in 2007 after unsuccessfully arguing that HIV did not exist and could not be sexually transmitted.
