An Old Spice lawsuit accuses manufacturer Procter & Gamble of ignoring hundreds or thousands of reports of deodorant rash associated with some of its products.
The litigation started with an Old Spice lawsuit filed in a federal court in Ohio by plaintiff Rodney Colley of Virginia, who is seeking to represent a class of Old Spice consumers who experienced similar reactions to the deodorant products.
If you were injured by Old Spice deodorant, get help from a personal injury attorney working with Top Class Actions.
Colley claims that after only a few uses of Old Spice deodorant, he developed “severe rashes, burning and discomfort” that caused him to immediately stop using the product. Photographs of Colley included with his Old Spice lawsuit show a clearly visible dark discoloration underneath his arms.
Colley says he’s not the only one who’s come down with this condition. He believes that “hundreds, if not thousands” of Old Spice customers have been affected by these burns.
He cites complaints lodged by numerous consumers in online forums and social media outlets, consumers who say their Old Spice use causes far more skin problems than they reasonably expected.
In a review on Consumer Affairs, one woman says she has to put burn cream on the rash to stop the pain. She says it’s painful to put her arm down, and she can no longer wear shirts with sleeves.
Based on these numerous reports, Colley argues that Procter & Gamble should have acknowledged the problem and addressed it properly. Instead, he says, the company is simply withholding information about deodorant rash so that it can “continue selling the product and reaping windfall profits.”
Colley is seeking at least $25,000 in damages for himself and each other class member who developed a similar skin condition. He projects the total damage award will exceed $5 million.
In addition to the alleged pain and injury, he claims, users of these products are also economically harmed by not receiving the product they thought they were buying.
Second Old Spice Lawsuit Begins in California
Not long after Colley’s claim got underway, a California man filed his own Old Spice class action lawsuit. In this case, plaintiff Gregory Johnson is raising claims under several California laws like the Unfair Competition Law and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act.
Johnson faults Procter & Gamble for failing to address the reports of deodorant rash properly, either with a product recall or an investigation into what’s causing these skin reactions. He says the company has failed in its duty to warn consumers about the risk of rash associated with these products.
Procter & Gamble insists their deodorant is safe to use. A spokesperson says that a small number of users may develop irritation due to what he calls alcohol sensitivity.
There are over a dozen different specific kinds of Old Spice deodorant that have already been implicated in the Old Spice lawsuit, but the products at issue aren’t limited to that list. Any Old Spice deodorant could be the subject of a legal claim.
Attorneys are now interested in talking to persons who developed a rash, chemical burn, or similar condition after using Old Spice deodorant. Such persons may be eligible to join the Old Spice lawsuit with a legal claim of their own.
Obtaining the help of a personal injury lawyer may help you obtain money damages for the pain and suffering caused by injuries from Old Spice deodorant products.
The Old Spice Deodorant Rash Class Action Lawsuits are Gregory Johnson V. Procter & Gamble, Case No. 3:16-cv-02302 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and Colley. v. Procter & Gamble Co., Case No. 2:16-cv-00225-MHW-KAJ, in the U.S. District Court of Southern Ohio.
ATTORNEY ADVERTISING
Top Class Actions is a Proud Member of the American Bar Association
LEGAL INFORMATION IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE
Top Class Actions Legal Statement
©2008 – 2025 Top Class Actions® LLC
Various Trademarks held by their respective owners
This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens.
Washington residents: Did you receive a ‘refer a friend’ text for Capital One, Venmo, Tesla, Coinbase, or another company?
September 23, 2025 | Legal News
1,373 thoughts onHow to Join Old Spice Lawsuit
I used the Old spice sport deodorant and I broke out with a rash that was very itchy and then it transferred from my chest to my arms and my legs because I was scratching it and it was transferable so I am looking for compensation concerning this matter the scars are still on my chest and some are visible on my my arms. And as I read the instructions it says if it breaks out or feel irritation stop using it which I did. But it was already too late, I will Pat it put moisturizing cream on it I tried to soothe the itching. I have the box to prove it where it started from under my armpit transfer it off to my chest which are spots all over my chest.
I still have the deodorant that I used so I’m looking forward to someone to reach out to me concerning this matter because I looked it up on the website and they call it Vatilco what’s up into that nature. So I’m looking for someone to contact me and see how we can proceed in this matter. I am located in Richmond Virginia.. thank you very much
I developed a arm put chemical burn from old spice .very painfully
I have used old spice for the first time because It was aluminum free and didn’t leave stains on my work shirts now I regret that decision im in pain and my armpits are so discolored I hope it isn’t permanent.
Hola, soy de argentina, mi nombre es Jonatan y también tuve problemas con el desodorante old spice. Mis axilas se pusieron terriblemente rojas y tuve mucha comezón, tuve que dejar de usarlo lamentablemente porque soy fanático de sus fragancias, he probado con varias y con todas tuve el mismo problema, tanto con las de gel como con las blancas.
I started using the aluminum free old spice deodorant last week and two days after using, I started to feel itchy bumps under my arm. The next morning it was burning so bad and I looked and there was blisters and boils almost like a second degree burn. It has been 4 days since they appeared and it still burns even when I’m not doing anything.
I have been using the swagger deodorant and had to stop because of the rash I never knew anything about this product was bad until I scrolled across it today
I just developed a rash/burn from using old spice too. It started over a week ago. I am trying to get rid of it but nothing is working. It’s itchy and burns. I can barely lift my arms.
After 20+ years of using old spice pure sport deodorant working great for me. For no apparent reason my armpits started swelling up and there was pain and discomfort in my lymph nodes in my armpits. I didnt think much of it till continued use made it worse.
I ran out of my normal antiperspirant deodorant and had an aluminum free old spice that hadn’t been used yet so figured I’d just use that one until I bought an new one. By the end of the day I had 2 rash looking lines in my armpit folds that were burning and red. By the next morning they had blistered and now I can’t lift my arm without burning and pain from those areas. Never had this issue from their aluminum free ones in the past