Viva Luxy allegedly demanded payment by card and locked the doors to prevent Suzanne Strickland from leaving. Photograph: iStockA woman who claimed she was unlawfully imprisoned in a Dublin beauty salon due to a dispute over how her friend would pay for a manicure, has settled a €60,000 personal injuries claim against the salon. Ms Strickland said her friend told Viva Luxy staff she would go and get cash and return to pay for the manicure. This was deemed unacceptable by Viva Luxy, which allegedly demanded payment by card and locked the doors. Judge Martin heard that Ms Strickland subsequently suffered anxiety, panic attacks, palpitations and insomnia for which she received medical treatment.

Source: The Irish Times December 18, 2025 22:21 UTC