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
Can I still join class action for burns I suffered after I used Old Spice deodorant just after few times. I went to the doctor and was prescribed ointment. It happened back in June/July of this year and now I have scarring on my armpits.
I used old spice for maybe 3 weeks and got a horrible rash/burn. I haven’t used any products due to the burn and it’s just been spreading. Nothing is working and I’m just in constant irritation. :(
I have polycythemia vita caused by prolong use of benzine . After reviewing your article on deodorant it is very possible that exposure to deodorant could be the culprit. My condition has no know cure .
I’ve used old spice before and have had the same rash like burning symptoms, how do I seek counseling?
I used old spice swagger deodorant for years until about a year ago when my armpits felt sore. I looked at them in the mirror and they were very red and my skin was peeling off. I didn’t realize the deodorant was causing the pain and peeling of skin until about a week after initially noticing the burns. So I was making the problem worse by continuing to use the old spice deodorant. The pain got so bad that I couldn’t wear any deodorant for about several days and I couldn’t even let my arms touch my side. It was also very hard to sleep.
I have been using old spice deodorant for years and recently I got white spots started at my armpits and then spreads to all my body and 3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with T cell lymphoma skin cancer
I used Old Spice Pure Sport and it called a rash that looked like a belt welp under my arm. I’m a diabetic, so this can be harmful for the healing process.
Using old spice for a few months but now i have burning under one armpit and swelling
I used to use it when I was in the 6th grade but it gave me the rash and I quit using it I just started using it again and now I’m 17 and disappointed and how old spice can’t even make a safe deodorant
I use old spices
It makes my skin
Itch
I have been using Old Spice body wash, body spray & deodorant. Now I have rashes and skin irritation.
I normally use Degree for men with no issue but decided to try the old spice “fresh” deodorant. Tried it for a few days and its been almost 2 weeks since then and I still have a painful, burning, itchy red rash on both arm pits.
My armpits are severely burned and sore right now from using wolfthorn old spice deoderant, the same scent deoderant/antiperspirant has not caused the same chemical burns. It feels like sandpaper and broken glass being ground into my pits every time I move my arms, it’s particularly foul.