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’ve been using old spice since I was in middle school over 30 yrs.
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I have experienced this as well. I have photos, dr appointments and various conversations all documented. How can I get involved in this lawsuit as well?
My husband had this problem with hes underarm so bad that he had to go see a doctor. We were not sure what caused it at first . We were just know changing everything back and he tried the old spice again and well lets just say it happened again . That’s when i went to looking in to it further an seen he is not the only one .
Im from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. I recently started using Old Spice Bearglove and woke up one morning with my armpits severly burning. When i looked in the mirror I had severe red burns on both armpit, one armpit was so bad it was scabbing with large almost puss filled bubbles it looked like. Its been almost a week now since my burns have appeared, and they have yet to get any better. I havent been able to shave my armpits nor wear ANY sort of deoderant/antipersperant due to such pain if i were to do so! And due to it being 30°C or hotter each day when I sweat the burning pain is almost unbearable. I tried using Polysporin thinking it would make it go away and it hasnt made it any better. I will be going to a doctor tomorrow now that ive learned about this lawsuit! I cant believe these products are still on the market!! I wish i could post my pictures ive taken just to show how bad the burns are!
I am Peter Clark from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I have been using old spice figi and have developed a very uncomfortable rash in both armpits. I stopped using as soon as rash appeared. Have been to my doctor twice and am now on my second prescription to cure this problem. I can supply pictures if required.
Regards,
Peter Clark
How can I join ..hydrocortisone doesn’t help ..this is torture ..embarrassing ..
I have recently experienced a rash and burning also…something needs to be done about this. I also have pictures and gonna keep the deodorant that I used…very uncomfortable
I have a rash after using a deodorant stick in both arms, it’s very uncomfortable and is restricting my movement, I’m also keen to know what happens with this.
How can i join? I have severe burns under both armpits with pictures. Its excruciating. Saw doctor today. Gave a steroid cream. Its horrible.
The case is still moving through the courts and has not yet reached a settlement. Claim forms are usually not made available to consumers until after a court approved settlement is reached. We recommend you sign up for a free account at TopClassActions.com and follow the case. We will update the article with any major case developments or settlement news! Setting up a free account with Top Class Actions will allow you to receive instant updates on ANY article that you ‘Follow’ on our website. A link to creating an account may be found here: https://topclassactions.com/signup/. You can then ‘Follow’ the article above, and get notified immediately when we post updates!
I bought my husband the swagger old spic d used it once it burned my armpits I’m now going on two weeks 24/7 itch. I’m agitated all the time. I can’t scratch h when I’m at work help
I cannot even raise my arms, or pick up my child after only two uses of Old Spice Aqua Reef deodorant.
The pain is crippling and my armpits are blistering. I have my armpits taped up with Gauze pads and cortisone cream, and still no relief.
This is unreal. My email is [email protected]
I will be following this case
The case is still moving through the courts and has not yet reached a settlement. Claim forms are usually not made available to consumers until after a court approved settlement is reached. We recommend you sign up for a free account at TopClassActions.com and follow the case. We will update the article with any major case developments or settlement news! Setting up a free account with Top Class Actions will allow you to receive instant updates on ANY article that you ‘Follow’ on our website. A link to creating an account may be found here: https://topclassactions.com/signup/. You can then ‘Follow’ the article above, and get notified immediately when we post updates!