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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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Fiery shampoo

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas woman is suing consumer-goods giant Unilever after she said a can of dry shampoo ruptured and caught fire when dropped, leaving her with severe burns on more than 20% of her body. She says her damages will "greatly exceed" $1 million, including for medical expenses, lost wages and disfigurement.

Read the complaint here.

Categories / Briefs, Consumers, Personal Injury

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