Scott v. James

In my opinion, the evidence presented by the plaintiff, viewed in the light most favorable to her, was sufficient to present a jury question under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur. I am therefore unable to join in my colleagues’ decision to affirm the trial judge’s direction of a verdict in the defendants’ favor.

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On May 22, 1992, the plaintiff, Doris Scott, went to Edna’s Beauty Salon, which is owned by the defendant Edna James, and requested a “hair relaxer” treatment. The treatment was provided by Ms. James’ codefendant, Sylvia Summer, who was employed at the salon. Ms. Scott testified…