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 fiance has had this happen from the Fiji old spice. He started using a different brand. Recently he went back to his favorite old spice Fiji and instantly burned him. He has no allergies and this is the only one that litterally puts a giant rash and his arm pit feels on fire. How can he join This?
My son also has burns under his arms, we are discontinuing use today. How do we get more info on this?
I went to Dr. Yesterday and have a 2nd degree burn under my left arm and a slight burn under my right arm. Would like to join this case.
How do I join
Me and my son as severe rashes and burns from this deodorant
Have been using Old Spice for years and recently I bought a couple of the Old Spice Fresh High Endurance deodorants from Walmart. Been using it for a week now and have been developing burns aswell and they are getting worse. I’d like information on how to join the Class action. Thanks
Unreal how does one go about joining this a lawsuit I have photos that I have taken my armpits are completely burnt to the skin to where they almost bubbles from using old spice deodorant.
Burnt Skin touching other skin is painful and has been for the last 4 days.
I’ve stopped using this and recommend others do the same..
Need info on how to join the lawsuit as I’m in Canada.
I had severe rash on both armpits and was in a lot of pain. Stopped using the product but have now developed severe moles on my underarms that are extremely irritating. The moles protrude from my skin and resemble skin tags. Very unsightly and do not like taking my shirt off at the pool anymore. How does one join the class action suit?
My boyfriend has these rashes right now and he’s in alot of pain. how does he join this lawsuit??
Old spice is trash. Never again would I spend another penny with this trash company. I’m in so much pain can’t even move my arms blisters are occurring. I can’t even go outside because when I sweat it intensifies the pain by 100%. I really hope this company goes bankrupt for not caring about its customers..