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 have been using old spice and I have a hole in my armpit from getting a burn/ rash so bad.
my son used the swagger old spice and his underarms burned badly .we never knew there was a class action against them . please add if possible .
I had been using old spice pure sport and have recently experienced a rash how do I get more information
Since I’ve been using aqua reef, under both my arms have burning rashes and the skin has turned really dark.
I have been dealing with the same issues but mine turns into blisters and pop when full of nasty smelling fluid I need some answers or information to speak with a lAwyer
my husband had irritation and burning with use as well. How do we get more info on suit?
I need to speak with a lawyer
I just got back from the drs for my son . It’s like all the skin is burned off . His looks way worse then the pictures posted . He’s on 1000 mg of Keflex so not to get blood poisoning. It’s purple , blistered and infected .
He used old spice for 6 months no issues and then in one day his skin turned purple .
Sane thing happened to my older son years ago , not this bad . Used old spice for a year and then one day a bad rash . He stoped using old spice years ago and has never had an issue with any other brand .
When I first started using oldspice my armpits started getting ingrown hairs and blisters where I had to go to the doctor and be prescribed cream to put on it. Unstoppable itching still occurs and I don’t shave my armpits but less hair grows and areas still have ingrown hairs.
I had to stop using old spice a few months ago because of its effect on me and now both armpits require surgery to remove the effected area. My surgery will be some time in July 2019. I needed assistance with an attorney please contact me as soon as possible.
my first time trying out the new lavender old spice for a week and now my armpits have been burning nonstop and peeling bad. i didn’t think it was a big deal until i noticed that the burning hasn’t stopped.