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Portland nail salon hit with second lawsuit over herpes claims
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Key Points:
- A woman has filed a lawsuit against PDX Nails and Lashes in Portland, alleging she contracted herpes (HSV-2) during a manicure appointment in August 2023, marking the second similar lawsuit against the salon.
- The lawsuit claims a technician performed the nail service without gloves, and the woman developed symptoms including burning, stinging, and blisters on her finger shortly after the visit, with ongoing flare-ups confirmed to be caused by HSV-2.
- The salon previously faced a similar claim in 2023, which was settled out of court, but PDX Nails has not publicly commented on either lawsuit, maintaining on its website that it follows strict sanitation protocols.
- The new lawsuit seeks up to $2.5 million in damages from the salon and an additional $2.5 million from the state of Oregon, alleging the state failed to investigate and prevent further incidents after the first claim.
- PDX Nails declined to comment on the new lawsuit when contacted by FOX 12.
