Portland Nail Salon Faces Second Lawsuit Alleging HSV-2 Transmission
PDX Nails and Lashes, a Portland nail salon, is facing a second lawsuit from a customer alleging she contracted herpes (HSV-2) during a manicure appointment. The lawsuit claims a technician did not wear gloves and seeks damages from the salon…
Portland, OR, October 21, 2026 —
PDX Nails and Lashes, a nail salon in Portland, is facing a second lawsuit from a customer who alleges she contracted herpes (HSV-2) during a manicure appointment. The lawsuit seeks damages from the salon and the state of Oregon.
The complaint alleges that a technician did not wear gloves during the appointment. The allegation has not been established as fact in the information provided. No details were provided about when the lawsuit was filed, the customer’s identity, the amount of damages sought or the salon’s response.
The case follows a prior similar lawsuit against the business, which was settled out of court. No information was provided about the terms of that settlement or whether the earlier case involved the same specific allegations.
The available information does not describe the state’s role in the current lawsuit, provide a response from Oregon officials, or indicate the case’s current procedural status. It also does not specify what evidence the customer has presented or whether the salon or state has filed a response.
As the lawsuit proceeds, the claims remain allegations unless established through the legal process. Further details about the filing and the parties’ positions were not provided.
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