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
This happened twice already. He has infection under both arms, and pus coming out, from what we thought was a swollen lymphnod.
The first time, the doctor put him in antibiotics.
Did the ingredients change? He’s been using old spice original for 55 years.
My husband uses this old spice deodorant. He hasn’t had really any issues. But I used it, and it hurt and gave me a rash under both arms. I didn’t use it again, until I ran out of my own deoderant. I didn’t think I would get a rash again, because the first time I just had shaved my arm pits and I figured it had to do with that. But the second time I used the old spice deodorant, same thing a rash that was worst than the first time. Now I know its the deodorant and not the fact that I just shaved. It hurt so bad, it felt like my skin was burning off!!!
I have been using old spice deodorant and shampoo and have many of these burns never thought it was from the soap or deodorant had to get several prescriptions for creams to treat rash never worked
I have been using old spice deodorant and body was for years and I get rashes and itchy spots on my body and under my arms I have many of the named products in this suit but never new this was going on
I have also been burned by Old Spice dedorant. I used Old Spice for years with no problems, but that has now changed.
My husband, as well. He has infection under both arms, and pus coming out,from what we thought was a swollen lymphnod.
My armpits were also burned by old spice deodorant after I put it on I had a burning stinging sensation about two minutes or so after applying it and as the day went on it got worse so I tried washing under my arms but that only made it worse.As the day went on it got more and more pain full so the next day I called my doctor and went in to see him because I had developed large burn like blisters that were so painfull I couldn’t put my arms down without a cold cloth under my Pitts.the doctor gave me a cream that I had to apply three times daily.let me tell you if this ever happens to you it will be one of the worst pain situations you will ever go through you can barely move around because of the discomfort and pain. sleep is painful to you’ll have to lay on your back absolutely still.it took about five days for the pain to subside and about to weeks for it to totally heel up I also missed four days of work over it.I don’t understand how they can put something like that out to the public I will never use any old spice product again.
My underarms are so burnt and raw. I can barely lower them. I have missed several days of work now because of it. Very painful.
I went to my doctor and was treated with a severe rash/ infection.I was using old spice sport. It hurt for about 2 weeks and I finally went to my Dr. And he diagnosed me with a severe infection..told me to not use deodorant for a bit. Prescribed me a cream and antibiotics..still hurt for about a week after..now I know why..havenymt used it in a few months now.
My armpits were burned this morning by Old Spice. It took five minutes for the unique tingly fresh feeling to turn to a deep burning sensation. I took my shirt off, and checked them in the mirror. A Deep red color of a rash told me to wash the deodorant off immediately. This was a painstaking task. My skin was peeling away as if I had a terrible sunburn. I’ll be taking photos of the recovery process.
I have had the same problem With my armpits burning and blistering.