3M to Compensate Veterans and Military Personnel with $253 Million Settlement for Faulty Earplugs, Contributing to Hearing Loss
In Saint Paul, Minnesota, multinational conglomerate 3M is embarking on the payout of over $250 million to veterans and military service members due to defective earplugs. The settlement stems from allegations that the company’s earplugs failed to provide sufficient protection and contributed to hearing loss. Under the agreement, approximately $253 million will be distributed to more than 30,000 past and present service members. Attorney Bryan Aylstock, representing the plaintiffs, expressed satisfaction with 3M’s decision to expedite the payment and praised the company’s commitment to resolving these claims. The faulty earplugs were manufactured by Aearo Technologies, … Read more