Jackson v. Colston

LATIMER, Justice.

This is an action to recover damages for the alleged burning of the lower leg of plaintiff Glendora Jackson, claimed to have been inflicted while she was undergoing weight reducing treatments administered by or under the direction of defendants Mary A. Zupo and Arthur Larron Colston. The trial court granted defendants’ motion for a directed verdict and plaintiff appeals.

Defendants Colston and Zupo, as partners, operated the Posture Form Studio located in Salt Lake City. They held, themselves out as being able to assist in tissue rejuvenation, weight reduction, and relaxation…