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
Does this also cover for thous of us whom have developed lumps and burns under our arms.
please let me join i have gotten severe chemical burns from using their products.
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My son used old spice bear glove gel and got a terrible burn under his arm pits. Dr had to prescribe burn cream to clear it up. I too would like information on joining
My son also developed a severe chemical reaction under his armpits after using Old Spice Pure Sport. His arm pits had dark purple skin that looked like someone set his armpits on fire. He even has scars from the burns. The date it began was approximately August 14, 2018. He is an avid golfer and was unable to play because his armpits caused severe pain. If he can be added to this lawsuit, please email [email protected]. Thank you!
I used old spice deodorant swagger it smell really good so i try it by the time i started to sweat it gave me lumps under my arm pits. It was painful to put my arms down. I Had to go to the hospital the pain was unbelievable. I lost pay for that day for callin in and i also have a hospital bill for that still. I also u their shampoo im going to stop using
I too have also had burns from using old spice. How do I sign up for this?
I used to use old spice constantly, I’d develope redness, and skin would peel. I stopped using it for awhile. Then tried it again after finding one that smelled great. Started getting a rash again instantly. I since then swore off old spice and will never use it again. I even have scars from using it. If I could join in this that would be great news.
My name is Kevon Webb I started using old spice pure sport deodorant and now I have a red rash under both my arms that burns like crazy and I wanted to know how could I join the lawsuit my number is3138542392 you can text me
This happened to me a few years ago using old spice and was taken out of work by a dermatologist for a while due to the swelling puss knots that formed in my arm pits. Wow wow
My mother bought old spice deodorant for my son at the he was 14 (now 16). He had a very bad reaction after about 2 uses. He skin turned really dark, puss bumps formed and he was in a lot of pain. I’m I able to join in the class action lawsuit?