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 son used it and got burns under his arms
Both of my sons used it and instsnly started saying their armpits were itching and burning.. I stopped them from using it.. My oldest one got a rash that had him walking around holding his arm out like it was broke or something.. He did that for days
I used this same deodorant and developed a rash and burn so I stopped immediately caused I couldn’t move my arm!!
I’ve used several Old Spice products with no luck every single product I used I developed a horrible rash in my armpit I would like to know how do I join in on this class action lawsuit
I also used old spice and felt a burning chafing sensation under my arm. My armpits were raw and red for days. How do i get in on the lawsuit
I have gotten a random rash using this product as well and was wondering why but know I know and well no longer be using your products!
How do you join lawsuit? My fiancé has had rashes after you sing deodorant.
I have used the fresh and pure sport products, my underarm felt very raw and my skin peeled after a few uses. And my son also used this product and he got a knot under his arm. I was wondering how do I get into this lawsuit.
Was using old spice sport, the gel kind. Broke out in a rash that made blisters and eventually my skin peeled it got so bad. Have pictures and the stick to prove it. Just never really thought about taking action.. not sure about the steps to take if someone could get back with me that would be great. Old spice does not need to make a deodorant that will cause chemical burns as it did to us.. thanks.
I bought Old Spice Fiji deodorant in the gel form for my husband last earlier this year the reaction started as mild discomfort, but soon turned into a bleeding rash and great discomfort for him. He stopped used after the deodorant was found to be the culprit and for days he couldn’t put anything on the area but neosporin. We’ve since switched brands and have had no other issues but we do have video of his injuries.