A married nurse in Changhua discovered, 11 years into her marriage, that her husband had been having a long-term affair with a female colleague. The couple allegedly even engaged in sexual activity at home while she was out of the country. Although the husband later wrote a confession acknowledging his wrongdoing and promising to end the affair, he continued to maintain contact with the third party. The nurse subsequently filed a lawsuit seeking NT$600,000 (≈ RM84,000) in damages, and the court has now issued its ruling.
The nurse and her husband married in October 2014 and have one child. According to the court, the husband developed an improper relationship with a female colleague over the years, engaging in sexual activity during lunch breaks and overtime at the office, averaging five to eight encounters per month. On some occasions, he reportedly brought the colleague home to stay overnight while his wife was abroad.
In May 2024, the nurse discovered the affair and confronted her husband. He admitted to the extramarital relationship in a written confession and promised to cease contact. However, the couple was later found to continue private sexual video chats and even engaged in sexual activity in locations such as convenience store parking lots and public restrooms. Unable to tolerate the ongoing situation, the nurse filed a suit claiming NT$600,000 (≈ RM84,000) for emotional damages.
In court, the female colleague denied the allegations, claiming that the nurse’s evidence-gathering violated her privacy. She also denied having sex or staying overnight at the husband’s home, and accused the nurse of publicly humiliating her by writing insulting messages in red paint on a mattress and sending it to her workplace. She argued she should not be liable for damages.
However, the court examined videos and other evidence, and the husband testified in person, confirming that the woman seen partially undressed in the footage was indeed his colleague. The judge ruled that their behavior clearly violated social and marital boundaries and infringed upon the wife’s spousal rights. Considering the nurse’s profession, financial status, and social position, the court deemed the NT$600,000 (≈ RM84,000) claim excessive, and ordered the third party to pay NT$300,000 (≈ RM42,000) in damages. The case remains subject to appeal.
