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
Holy.
Crap.
I thought I got bit by something (a dozen times!) in my left armpit and it was becoming infected! I never even considered the fact I started using Old Spice last week, and I was actually researching common skin irritations and rashes when the photo of EXACTLY HOW MY ARMPIT LOOKS scrolled up the page!
HOW THE HELL DO I JOIN THIS LAWSUIT???
I have been using old spice deodorants for around 10 years now, and never had an issue till just about 2 months ago. I started getting itchy arm pits and the rash. Thought it must’ve been the detergent I bought the same trip to the store. I have a very bad rash and blisters. This has to stop. I really love old spice but I even switched scents and still messing me up.
My husband used Old Spice Fresh High Endurance and got a rash also. Redness, itching and blisters! This is not ok! Obviously something is wrong and they won’t admit to it. People must be compensated for using a poorly made product and suffering the consequences by endangering the health of people!
Got a terrible under arm rash/burn and was very worried as i did not know what the problem was. Went on google and put my symptoms in and Old Spice popped up. When i looked at some of the posted pictures i realized that was exactly what i had.
I need info on how to file my boyfriend has this rash and burns
I used old spice swagger and get a bad rash and had a lot of pain . couldn’t use deodorant for weeks
My Son used old spice deodorant and a hour later he broke out in a rash and blisters the next day ,he should be paid for his pain and suffering.
My husband has a rash under his arm from using Old Spice Swagger. What should we do about it?
Been using old spice for years and put on a new stick , felt burn sensations sure enough my skin peeling off and hair was pulling out, was getting red over time I had to wash it off with dawn to prevent getting worse have to wait for dr to open on weekday to prevent infection, have pics and am interested in filing a claim.
My husband has been using old spice fresh and has developed a horrible rash under both of his arms they are blistering, burning and red. He is in the military and is effecting him physically he regularly exercises to further his career in the military and he is in extreme pain and cannot function the way his country needs him too. When he cannot meet the physical demands that the military upholds it puts his life and other lives in danger. We would like to be apart of this lawsuit please contact us immediately.