Martin v. Lehmann

HENRY F. TURNER, Judge pro tem.

Alleging that as a result of a permanent wave given by defendant’s operator her hair was ruined and her scalp was burned, causing her to become bald, plaintiff prayed for damages against defendant in the sum of $800, $200 for physical pain and suffering, and $600 for “ruination and loss of head of hair.” Defendant denied that damage to plaintiff’s hair was due to any negligence on his part, averring that only the best chemicals were used in giving the permanent wave and alleging that whatever damage plaintiff suffered was due to the fact that she, over the…