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 been using Old Spice body wash after a week of using it I noticed that rashes and bumps started to appear all over my body. I’m in need of help.
I recently bought the Old Spice Wilderness with Lavender Antiperspirant. After a couple of uses, I found that my underarms became very itchy and started burning. After looking in the mirror, I found that I had two large rashes on each of my underarms. It’s been about a week and it’s still there and just as uncomfortable as Day 1.
I just recently bought the gel old spice Fiji and used it for 2 days and today I woke up and my armpits were peeling and it was burning to put on deodorant so before I got In the shower I looked and I have 2 huge burns
I used the gel aqua reef deodorant and had chemical burns to armpit w sloughing and blister, painful red and unable to move too much- causing difficulties working and working out, cannot shave or apply deodorant, so smell is an issue now.
i’ve been using the gel swagger and cedar wood deodorant for almost two years now, today i woke up and my armpits had been completely raw, red and my skin was peeling almost to my shoulders. they burn and itch, i had just bought a new stick last week and then this started to happen.
Both underarms broke out to old spice, and burns have 2 huge rashes
I recently bought the Old Spice Red Lable. It smells amazing and my girlfriend said I should get it. I made the purchase at Walmart. It’s only been four days. My armpits burns and I have skin peeling in my armpits very similar to how a skin sunburn peel would be. I’m talking like big dine sized pieces of skin peeling from inside of my armpits I know its graphic sorry but I didn’t even know this was affecting other people. I’ve been faithfully using Old Spice products for decades because it’s what my grandfather used. I’m kind of disappointed Old Spice. Your supposed to be the tried and true brand for men. I will not be using there products anymore. I couldn’t figure out why the last couples of days my armpits have been burning and itching more and more daily. Now skin peeling!?
I bought the old spice Fuji deodorant and broke into a rash underneath my arms where it was applied. The rash continued to burn and itch for several hours. Something needs to be done about this.
I have used Fiji deodorant for a week and I have noticed a very bad rash and burning
I’ve been using Old Spice Fiji with palm tree for years but the aluminum free deodorant has caused a knot to form under my arm and also caused my skin to pill bad.
I contacted Old Spice about the deodorant to file a complaint and they offered 2 gift cards.
I’m in need of help because I feel as though 2 gift cards are a complete slap in the face.