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
Hi I would like to speak someone about a potential lawsuit I used the old spice deodorant and now I have a burning rash under my armpits
My daughter went to the doctor today (June 5, 2023) for the exact same results from using Old Spice. She is now having to take 4 different medications to hopefully help clear her severe underarms rash. Her doctor even said it looks like chemical burns. My daughter found this information on line tonight.
I got chemical burns under my armpits after using Old Spice deodorant. I didn’t know how bad this product was until I googled and saw how many other people had the same problem. It’s been 4 days since I used it and my arm pits are so raw and burned.
I first experienced red swelling under my armpits, which has now grew into more intense burns and blisters, I have had to miss work from how raw my armpits are.
I used it Monday armpits are raw
I need to join this lawsuit as well! My armpits are on fire and red and itch soo badly to the point that I can’t sleep
I obtained chemical burns and peeling under both my underarms that resulted in painful itching, burning & intense scarring. I have before & after pictures. Pictures are recent.
My son used Old Spice and got a dark purple painful rash. It happened to him twice with this product he is 14 years old. He is in pain.
I used old spice pure sport twice and I endured severe rash which later realized it was a chemical burn, still lingering a month later. I’m trying everything to get rid of it but can’t yet.
Lifted my arm up tonight after feeling a burn in my armpit. At first I thought it was just the shirt I was wearing, but noticed it was only dark red and peeling skin away in my armpit. Touching it burns so I had to put aloe and take some medicine. It’s still burning and it’s been a few days. Old spice is 100% the cause of this because I normally don’t use this brand.
The old spice swagger burnt my arm pit so bad I can’t even put my arm down! I wish I could post a photo of what it looks like
Me too same exact one. Swagger.
My son received chemical burn,rash and itching as a result of old spice that I bought him and he used for a short time.
I have used old spice for 2 years and 3 months later I have felt and itching sensation under my armpit, and it happens after I take a shower sometimes and then the itching stop and I looked up under my pits and there u will see a more darker area where I applied old spice
me too! mines a massive red splotch on my under arm and it itches and burns. i’ve had so many marks on my armpit because of it.