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.
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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.
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1,347 thoughts onHow to Join Old Spice Lawsuit
My son had been complaining of an underarm “rash”. We thought it was from playing sports and his jersey rubbing on his skin. After wearing an undershirt to avoid the rubbing we noticed the rash becoming purple and large. It looks more like a burn in two areas on each side. I started looking up pics online to see what it could be. I came across pics of chemical burns from old spice deodorant. They look the same. And this is the deodorant he uses. He uses the blue clear, Aqua Reef red collection. Then to my knowledge later was told by my older son he stopped using it due to burning under his arms as well. These painful purple burns prevent him from being able to even put his arms down and wear a shirt. Why is this still on the market?
I have been using Old Spice Swagger for a couple years now, never any issues. Unfortunately I woke up and have severe red bumps and burning pain.. thankfully I have nurses all around me in my environment trying to help. It is very painful and had to work around without any pain.
As of a week ago after using Old Spice Swagger deodorant, I have experienced, and still have a severe chemical burn under my left arm. The sore appears both above and below my arm pit. It is dark red and purplish in color, bleeds and oozes. It has been a week now and appears to be getting worse. The pain is excruciating. I have taken photos of the wound and would like to pursue action.
Old spice Deodorant left red scars markings on my armpits and burning sensation itching rashes hurts when I wash under my armpits and when water touches it
I only recently started using old spice deodorant. At the time of purchase i was undecided so I bought Steel Titan and Night Panther. I used Steel Titan first, and withing a few weeks had a painful rash under my armpit. Not knowing about the lawsuits I treated the rash myself and thought nothing of it even though this is the first time a deodorant has done this to me. Eventually I used the Night Panther stick and again, after a few weeks I had another painful rash. This time i realized it must be my deodorant so I looked into it and found out about this. I even took a picture of the rash it gave me.
I bought this deodorant two weeks ago and my underarms have been burning. Once I checked my underarms had burned off and I figured as such because the burning sensations were unbearable.
Please add me. I purchase Old Spice regularly for my son.
Not only does this happen with the deodorant but with there 2-1 pure sport shampoo. Since February I’ve been dealing with bad chemical burns on my face, head and hands. After months of blaming work, doctor visits, asthma attacks, sleepless nights and very very painful rashes I had a random thought and switched my 2-1 into something more natural. The severe pain has calmed down a lot and the rash has calmed down. It’s been almost a month now and my skin will not heal regularly and I’m starting to worry about permanent damage to my skin. My face is as dry as ash and nothing I do will moisturize my face.
So earlier today I commented About this painful rash with red bumps. Well now these red bumps have come to a head and the rash is so raw it is going to scab over.
Rashes appearing recently …could this be a precursor symptom of more serious potential future problems. I have been using this the Old Spice Classic deodorant sticks for many years. Perth , Australia
I have used old spice for many ye
I have been using old spices most of my life. It has always caused some irritation but nothing like this. I now have 2 rashes both armpits are very sensitive with red bumps that hurt.
My son used old spice and got 2 severe rash under both his armpits
I’ve been using old slice deodorant for 5 years on and off because I love it but every time it breaks me out in a red rash that burns every time in my armpits