Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas

juvenille tanning without parental consent

under the texas health code, a person must be at least 18 year of age to tan in a tanning salon without parental consent. a tanning salon is also required by law to provide protective eyewear. what actions (along the lines of a suit in small claims court) may be taken against a tanning salon that fails to adhere to these and similar laws? would this be considered consumer law? what is an appropriate amount to sue for?


Asked on 4/12/02, 3:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alex R. Hernandez Jr. The Law Offices of Alex R. Hernandez Jr.

Re: juvenille tanning without parental consent

This is negligence under Texas tort law. Duty to the salon owner, breach of duty by allowing juvenile tanning without parental consent, because of that breach it caused damage to the skin. I would sue for whatever damages there are to the person who was tanning. If there are burns that needed to be treated at the hospital then those need to be repaid. Also try to see a dermatologist to see if there is any damage that may be cancerous later on then make that argument. What kind of damage was done? This should probably be covered by insurance who would have to be paid back (subrogation. It may be bigger than small claims depending on the type of damage that was done.

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Answered on 4/12/02, 4:38 pm


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