Paul Tassin  |  June 8, 2016

Category: Consumer News

old spice class actionAn 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

  1. William Bond says:

    I have major skin burn and skin Irritation under both arms after using old spice champion. I would like to join this lawsuit or information on how to start my own.

  2. Tiffany halbrook says:

    My teenage son has severe burns from using old spice its painful for him and really nothing I can do to help him.

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      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. 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!

  3. Joshua R Colwell says:

    It has pilled the skin off my underarms like a sun burn. An burns bad I’ve got picture an video of it to show people

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  4. brett hicks says:

    how do I join this lawsuit i have burns under my arm from the pure sport

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  5. Joanne Perpetua says:

    My son as a teenager was using Old Spice and came to me because he had blisters under both arms. He was given Silvadene by his doctor. I have never bought Old Spice again

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  6. Jessica Silveira says:

    My husband had severe burns after using old spice deodorant

    1. Top Class Actions says:

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  7. Kris Christensen says:

    My husband has used Old Spice deodorants and developed a red raised rash type spot under his arm, that he has had for several years. It has been painful, and itchy. At times it has grown to a rather large spot, and then has shrunk but has never disappeared. He has tried several products to try to relieve the discomfort that it has caused, such as anit-itch cream, burn reliever, and also anti-fungal cream. He at times is very uncomfortable from the burning pain, and itching. He has stopped using all products in that arm and the spot continues to remain. Not until recently has he become aware that it is actually a burn from the Old spice products that he has been using.

    1. Top Class Actions says:

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  8. Kristina Moreno says:

    My husband and oldest son both use Old Spice Pure Sport and have gotten very red irritations in their arm pits to the point it hurt to the touch. The whole arm pit Area was red and raised up swollen.

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  9. Megan Williams says:

    My husbands normal deodorant was out and he decided to try old spice and within three uses he’s in pain and has huge rashes welped up under his arms. He’s having to see a doctor this week because after a week of not using it anymore it’s not clearing up very much.

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  10. Laura says:

    I ran out of deodorant and used my husband’s Old Spice for 2 days when I developed terrible rashes. Received steroid cream from the doctor and doesn’t seem to help. It’s been 9 days and my armpits are still raw and bleed. It is painful to raise my arm. How can they still sale this to consumers?

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