L. A. McKisson, Petitioner v. Sales Affiliates, Inc., Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that a distributor of a defective hair‑wave preparation is strictly liable to the ultimate user even though the product is not a food, that contributory negligence is not a defense to strict liability, and that the negligence claim based on inadequate directions is barred by the plaintiff's contributory negligence. The Court reversed the Court of Civil Appeals and affirmed the trial court’s judgment for the plaintiff.