Is a barber liable for messing up a haircut?
<p>If a barber accidentally gives someone a bad haircut, causing them to miss a meeting and contract, can the person sue for damages? </p>

<p>Yes, they could sue either for breach of contract or under the tort of negligence. If they succeed, they would be entitled to either a) a refund or b) another haircut.</p>

<p>They would not be entitled to damages for "miss a meeting and contract" as these are not foreseeable results of a bad haircut. That is, the barber's negligence is not sufficiently proximate to the loss.</p>

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