Jerry v. Borden Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the CourtHopkins, Acting P. J.
Eugenia Jerry, the infant plaintiff, suffered complete baldness after undergoing hair straightening treatment at the hands of defendant Parisian Beauty Salon using a product known as Vigorol, manufactured by defendant the Borden Company. This action, brought on her behalf, sought recovery of damages from both these defendants on four counts: (1) against Borden on the theory of negligence in preparing Vigorol and in failing to give proper warnings concerning its use; (2) against Borden for breach of an implied warranty of fitness for use; (3) against Parisian on the theory of negligence in the…
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