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
After 3 days of using old spice gel. I got a rash an burn under both arm pits. Its been 4 days now since i used it an the pain is unrealistic. How can they be still selling this product after being to court about it 3 years ago. I posted mines on Facebook 5 days ago.
My boyfriend desided to try a new deodorant he bought old spice fresh his armpits are now burned he’s very upset he said it feels like a hot iron was laid on his armpits. Don’t know what to do for him been to the hospital and what they gave him is not helping. It’s been a week or so and no relief. He can’t put a shirt on which means he can’t go to work and no sleep due to the pain he’s dealing with. Help plz
I used old spice for many years. I bought gel instead of the regular one by accident recently but decided to use it. Got an uncomfortable red mark under arm that same day I first used it. 2 days later I now have a huge chemical burn
Hi just found out about this site did a little research and to find out im not the only one.just left the doctor for my blisters and burns and now sores on both right and left underarms.i had to take an steroid and was prescribed hydrocortisone cream 1% for underarms use. I was just sitting there in the doctor office beyond mad and piss,and thinking this never happen until i use that old spice aqua reef deodorant. which by way smell great.but the pain was unbearable.i have pictures and doctor’s papers of this incident.I’ve just started using old spice and “BAM” now im at the doctor taking an steroid pill.these last five days been hell for me,especially at work.barely could lift up my arms to grab anything.i hate that people have to go through this bull.but im goin to pray for me and whomever is goin through this.
I have been having this problem for years. Never understood why it happened but as soon as I apply the Old Spice deodorant, my arm pits start burning like crazy and it leaves rasher in my arm pits. This can’t be good. Looking to join this class action law suit. I have plenty of pics to share
Got it bad myself. My doctor had no idea what it was. Ive literally used old spice my entire teen-adult life, Never had a problem before. I stopped using deodorant because my armpits hurt so bad and it went away. So i started using it again after not even thinking it was my deodorant and the same thing. Wish they would get it figured out i miss my old spice.
After doing some research regarding the burns and rash under my arms I am now 100% sure it is from this deodorant .
I have used old spice for years and never had a problem until I purchased a new one recently. The burns are very uncomfortable with clothing, dried out my skin, burning sensation and warm feeling under my armpits.
My husband has been using their deodorant and his skin has gotten red and irritated from several of these Old Spice deodorants. I always loved the smells of their product and would buy them for my husband. He would always scratch his armpits and I thought that he needed a stronger type of Old Spice, so I recently bought him the Old Spice Sports (because it was supposed to be more durable). I didn’t think anything of him scratching his underarms, until I saw how bad his underarms looked. He’s used various brands of deodorants and this is the first brand to cause him any pain and discomfort. How does he join this class action case? Email is [email protected]
I use it and now got a burn from it
I had a burn from old spice as well
My husband has used old spice on and off for years but has recently developed a rash/skin burn to his arm pit. I’ve seen the other comments about similar issues. Has anyone heard from any from old spice about the product and compensation for damages