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
I used the blue gel Old Spice deodorant and got severe chemical burns and couldn’t even raise my arms it was that painful.
I have burns under both armpits. I missed several days of work going to the doctors, paying for medication to treat the burns, sleepless nights dealing with pain and pain during the day.
I started using the product about 3 weeks ago, and a couple days ago I noticed rashes under my armpits. I haven’t tried to treat it yet hoping it will go away but it is not looking so hopeful.
My skin is peeling like a sunburn, and after my freshly skin is exposed that starts peeling as well, it’s like the deodorant is eating away at my skin to the point my skin will come off when i take shirts off after work some days.
I used Old Spice deodorant and developed severe chemical burns under both arms. I stopped using it immediately but it got progressively worse over the next 3 days. I have pictures showing the progression, and still in a great deal of pain. I had to miss 2 days of work, had to go to the Dr, swollen lymph nodes, and possible cellulitis with a low grade fever.
I was breaking me out with red underarms and some irritation
I have used old spice deodorant since the mid 80’s. During my time in the military to current, I have on several occasions developed a rash under my arms.
Had been using old spice for years until months ago when I got a really bad rash. I didn’t know what caused it so I changed various things in daily life each day to see what makes the biggest difference. I changed my diet and deodorant after the other so I assumed my diet. I’m a automotive Technician so I move a lot so I’m not trying to smell bad with customers so I used it every day. Once i switched brands it wasn’t nearly as tender. Glad i found out its the deodorant. I take care of myself so something unknowingly affecting me I will gather information on.
My story is the same as yours. Ive used the Old Spice Deodorant/Antiperspirant for year and all of a sudden my arm puts have very red irritated and itchy. How can P&G be held responsible?
I have have this problem several times when using old spice deodorant . I thought I was getting a heat rash
I bought my Old Spice gift pack ( Spray/ Under Arm Speed Stick/( white)! The 1st week in December, after 2weeks I noticed a bump that was very painful / stinging. It is the 31 st of December, and it is still painfull , treating it with Neosporin Ointment for now.
I recently started using the Old Spice Oasis scent and woke up with severe redness and burning under my arms. I thought it was just dry skin and eventually relived it was caused from the deodorant I was using.