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Sally Beauty Faces Lawsuits Over Private Label Hair Relaxers Amid Bodily Injury Claims

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SALLY BEAUTY, Texas – Sally Beauty, a prominent retailer specializing in beauty products, is grappling with the ramifications of numerous lawsuits related to its private label hair relaxers. For years, the company has marketed these products, manufactured by RNA Corporation, alongside various other brands. However, recent legal challenges, which include cases in both the United States and Canada, have thrust the company into a contentious spotlight. Clients have filed hundreds of lawsuits against Sally Beauty, alleging serious bodily injury attributed to the use of its hair relaxers. These claims have gained traction as part of … Read more

Settlement Reached in Hurricane Sally Barge Damage Lawsuit Between U.S. Justice Department and Skanska Construction

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Pensacola, Fla. — Two barges which broke loose during the sonic assault of Hurricane Sally in 2020, causing extensive damages, became the subject of a federal lawsuit that concluded recently with a quiet settlement. The legal action, initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice against the Skanska construction company, was resolved following fruitful mediation last month, culminating in the dismissal of the case by U.S. Magistrate Judge Hope Thai Cannon. The Department of Justice initially sought $1.43 million in damages from Skanska for the alleged negligence incurred during the hurricane’s onslaught. The barges, integral to … Read more