Sicard v. Distributing Co.

This cause raises a question of implied warranty and negligence in the sale of an article inherently dangerous. Plaintiff purchased a product known as Roux Shampoo Tint for use as a hair dye in her beauty parlor. It was purchased from a local Cleveland dealer alleged in the petition to be the agent of the defendant distributor, George Kremer. Whether there was privity of contract between plaintiff and defendant does not clearly appear. In using the hair dye on a customer plaintiff was injured by reason of its containing a poisonous substance. The injurious substance in the product caused…