THOMAS v. GILLETTE COMPANY

No. 2924.

230 So.2d 870 (1970)

Lillie Mae THOMAS et al. Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. The GILLETTE COMPANY (Prom Cosmetics), Defendant-Appellee.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

Rehearing Denied February 4, 1970.

Dissenting Opinion February 9, 1970.

Writ Refused April 3, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jacque B. Pucheu, Eunice, for plaintiff-appellant.

Davidson, Meaux, Onebane & Donohoe, by Timothy J. McNamara, Lafayette, for defendant-appellee.

Before FRUGÉ, HOOD, and CULPEPPER, JJ.


HOOD, Judge.

This is an action for damages instituted by Lillie Mae Thomas and her husband, Burley Thomas, against The Gillette Company, manufacturer of a hair relaxant known as "Curl Free Natural Curl Relaxer." Plaintiffs allege that Lillie Mae Thomas purchased and used "Curl Free", and that her use of that product caused her to sustain injuries for which she and her husband seek to recover damages. Judgment was rendered...

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