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 used the Pure Sport Deodorant made by Old Spice and had a very bad reaction under both my arms…I was unbearable for a few days, I missed a 2 days of work because I was embarrassed about the problem and was unable to really move my arms without cause severe discomfort and irritation.
I have used old spice for about ten years. Just last month (Dec, 2018) I purchased a stick of OS Fresh deodorant and a pack of OS bar soap. Within about 2 days of use, my arm pits developed a rash and my chest was incredibly itchy after using the soap. I had to use hydrocortisone cream for a week until the itching finally stopped and the rash cleared up. I still have visible marks on my armpits but the redness and itch has cleared significantly. I now use speed stick with irish spring soap and have had no problem since.
I too was an old spice user. I did not get pictures but had lots of irritation and loss of hair. Also developed skin tabs, and still have small bumps.
How do I join lawsuit I used my old spice deodorant and had a major rash and blisters that where very painful.i will never use old spice
How do I join lawsuit I used my old spice deodorant and had a major rash and blisters that where very painful.
How do I join the lawsuit? Im from Iowa, my boyfriend started using the cooling old spice shower gel and got a rash all over his body from head to toe. This rash was so painful for him it would burn and in the end ended up scaring his whole body. Thankfully I have plenty of picture!! He deserves justice.
How do I join lawsuit I used my old spice deodorant and had a major rash and blisters that where very painful and left a scar.
Been using old spice for years until last year, I bought a sick of old spice fresh, after a day of using it, it started to burn my armpits, got to the point I couldn’t stand to put my arms down, have pictures to show. I’ll never use old spice again
I used old spice After Hours for YEARS, and last year my armpits started getting rashes and pain. I now wish I would’ve taken pics but it never crossed my mind. Ultimately I changed deoderant brands, and haven’t had any issues since.
Ive been using old spice and right now my arm pits ar swollen and very red . other times this has happened it has been so bad that that i had to put a a cream on heal the areas . swollen, red, open soars are all things Ive experienced. Stopped using the product due to this