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
My 16 year old son has been using old spice deodorant for a couple years. Past few months he has been complaining of major burning after using deodorant. His underarms are red and irritated. He washed it off tonight after reading that this is a huge problem for others as well. Fortunately I work in dermatology and have quick access to topical treatment to help soothe the rash.
I had always used Old Spice deodorant. I was using Pure Sport for a couple days and developed an awful chemical burn under my right armpit. It was so uncomfortable and painful I had to get a prescription for the burning sensation. I had also developed painful cystic bumps in my armpit. I highly suggest this be taken off the market and people be warned so it doesn’t happen to anyone else.
My son used old spice on oct 24 before going to work while at work under his arms was burning and itching . he went to his nurse at work. She had told him he’s got a bad chemical burn and that he needed to go home. He missed five hours of work due to this and on October 25 a day after it looks a little bit better but still bad old spice needs to get it together . I like to add my name to the lawsuit if possible.
I never thought it was the deodorant but my rash is so bad my skin is scared and so black I regret using old spice deodorant it literally ruined my whole underarms I’m so self conscious about wearing any sleeveless shirts.
I am going through extreme pain and a pretty serious chemical burn from powder and gel old spice I’ve always used it but the last two weeks it burnt me bad. I have multiple pictures as well. I can’t even use my dominant arm mak My it extra hard to care for my 5 year old son.
This is exactly what happened to me today I am still burning and have a spot under my arm I am worried about this and any damage it could have caused I have used old spice for about a year now and never had this problem before but I picked up a two pack of Old Spice Pure Sport and it did this same exact thing if there are any lawyers in West Virginia who are interested in my case please contact me [email protected] I have pictures of the burn it is awfull
This exact same thing happened to me with severe rashes and burns that won’t go away even after I stopped using it for weeks. I tried different scents too hoping I may have been allergic to just 1, but they all made it worse! I still haven’t recovered from the rashes even after weeks of not using any deodorant, and I fear this condition on my armpits of severe rashes and burns may never go away. Like I said, I haven’t used any deodorant for weeks so that my armpits may heal, but they still haven’t.
I began using Old Spice Fiji deodorant and anti-perspirant as well as Fiji body wash in September of 2022. 1 week after using products I got a severe burn/rash under my right armpit which I have pictures of. I have switched deodorant and body wash brands but am still left with scarring from Old Spice products.
Bought old spice swagger for my son. He used a few times and now has severe burns under his arms. I have pictures and receipt of purchase.
Started to use Old Spice fiji deodorant for the first time. I developed nasty, painful burns in my armpits. Made my quality of life much worse by restricting my ability to play sports, lift weights, and in general lift my arms. I have pictures and the burns are still here after developing 4 days ago.
Used “Fiji” before going to work. Light burning throughout the day. Proceeded to go home and pass out after work. In the middle of the night my armpits were on fire! Discoloration and bloody looking marks on both armpits now.
I have been using old spice deodorant for years with no issues and get the same kind cuz it’s my favorite smell and today I put some on before work and within 30 minutes it felt like my armpit skin was burning off of me! It’s absolutely painful and I don’t recommend it to anyone