Wilson v. Redken Laboratories, Inc.

JONES, Justice.

This appeal arises from an action brought by Louise M. Wilson against Redken Laboratories to recover damages caused to her hair when Nancy Scobee, Redken’s representative, used its products on Louise’s hair. The jury found for Louise and awarded her $45.00 for medical expenses, $200.00 for the cost of wigs, and $30,000.00 for her past, present and future mental anguish.

Redken appealed to the Court of Appeals of Kentucky. The Court of Appeals affirmed that part of the judgment which found that the negligence of Nancy Scobee could be imputed to Redken. However, it reversed on the…