$2.919 million recovery for 74 pedicure patrons who got skin infections from improper disinfection of a salon's spa chairs.
Recoveries for Pedicure Infections in Watsonville, CA
In the first known cases of this type, the attorneys of Bohn & Bohn reached a $2.919 Million settlement in cases brought against the 'Fancy Nails' salon in Watsonville, California and manufacturer and suppliers of pedispa chairs used at the salon, after 74 people suffered severe skin infections. Caused by mycobacteria that had grown in improperly cleaned and disinfected pedicure footspas, the infections resulted in painful oozing lesions and boils on salon patrons’ lower legs, and in some cases, other parts of their bodies, leaving permanent scars and disfigurement.
Prosecution of Lawsuits for Pedicure Infections in San Jose, CA Salons
In 2003 and 2004, a new outbreak of pedicure-related infections occurred in the San Jose, California area. The attorneys of Bohn & Bohn are currently prosecuting lawsuits against multiple salons, manufacturers and suppliers for personal injuries to salon patrons, charging salon operators failed to properly clean and disinfect their footspas in an effort to increase their own profits and gain an unfair advantage over their competitors. These lawsuits seek monetary compensation as well as enforcement of changes in salon industry practices concerning the disinfection and instruction for disinfection of pedispa chairs.
True to Our Mission
As plaintiffs' trial lawyers, Bohn & Bohn work tirelessly to protect not only the health, safety and rights of their own clients, but also ofthe general public. In an effort to promote industry change and to protect the health and safety of consumers of salon services, the attorneys at Bohn & Bohn have consulted with and advised local and national media, including CNN, Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and the San Jose Mercury News, as well as attorneys in California and other states regarding pedicure infection issues, cases and safety measures. They have also worked to promote legislation to address sanitation problems at nail salons.
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