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 is insane. It seems like they’ve known for a while about this issue and haven’t done anything to stop it yet. 4 years later and I just learned of the lawsuits because now I’ve got these nasty blister rings around my arm pits. The best I can describe the pain is that it’s similar to if you’ve ever had shingles. Feels like fire 24/7. They need to do something about this!
Yeah it crazy I just started using it I got two burns under my arm
I too would like to join the lawsuit, I’m 19 years old and I have now finding out about this problem. By now you would think they would discontinue their product and fix the issue but I guess they thought that it was one certain people not knowing that anyone could be at risk
I used old spice wolf horn and I developed a horrid rash under my arm I immediately discontinued use October 2019
My 15 year old teenage daughter had been using Old Spice deodorant and had to discontinue use due to a severe rash and I mean “severe” with burning and itching that’s worsening by the day. It covers both underarms and it’s spreading and getting darker, red, bumpy, and raw from scratching cause Benadryl only helps for so long. She can’t deal with it anymore it has taken it’s toll on her she feels suicidal cause her skin is ruined and she feels disgusting. I’m bringing her to her dermatologist appointment tomorrow afternoon after 2 failed attempts with her primary care physician. I asked for an allergy test cause the creams prescribed do absolutely nothing and my OTC purchases haven’t either so I feel helpless as a mother as you could only imagine. I have photos and video I just need to know where to start her lawsuit if someone can guide me I’d greatly appreciate it. Thank you
I recently used Old Spice: Wilderness. After a few days of applications I noticed a strong burning sensation (have used Old Spice for years and never had an issue). I immediately stopped using the product, washed my armpits, and bought a new stick thinking it was defective. After using the new stick for a few days the same thing happened. I stopped using the product and have had sore irritated armpits for a few days. Today I noticed there was red blister like patches (chemical burn) that have popped. It continues to burn and create great irritation. Is there a class action lawsuit that we can still join?
I personally dont care much for the money aspect of the law suit… However I would like to also add my own experience. When using old spice I developed a slight burn/irritation from the Gel deodorant. Partly because I do not drench my armpits in deodorant the adverse reaction was minimal for me. So I feel the reaction will also vary from person to person depending on skin sensitivity and amount of product applied. I decided to try old spice again but as a solid. Everything was ok for about 2 or 3 days and then I developed a small sensitive lump in each armpit each being painful to touch. What I noticed is if I am sweating the lumps are bigger. But when used and I am not sweating the lumps are smaller. Either way I feel that Old Spice needs to re evaluate their chemical compounds and do further testing on actual humans of all ethnic backgrounds who are willing to do undergo tests. I also feel they are more concerned with their great smelling product as opposed to fixing the actual problem. Just my honest opinion.
I bought a pack of old spice deodorant and used one about a week ago and it started to burn really bad last Wednesday since then I have dark spots in my armpits I hope they go away eventually.
I’ve been using hold spice and it burned my arm pitts very badly, how can I join this lawsuit?
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Been burn first time using the old spice deodorant I’m 30 years old never got a burn in my life time and I’ve used pretty much almost every deodorant out here and that never happens to me till now ?
It Burnt me today as well, living in German i thought it would not happen to me. Ouch it Burns
Ive been useing swagger deodorant for years and it has always made my skin peal and itch i
My 15 yr old son has burns under both arms now after only three days of use and is in pain. Bad part is he is a ball player .