Earplugs

3M Litigation Settlement Surpasses Expectations, Reaching 98% Participation for Faulty Earplugs Sold to Military

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Minneapolis, Minnesota – 3M Co. announced on Monday that the litigation settlement for its sale of potentially faulty earplugs to the military is expected to surpass the 98% participation threshold by the final registration date of March 25. As the maker of well-known products such as Post-it Notes, Scotch tape, N95 masks, and Command strips, 3M agreed last August to pay a total of $6 billion to resolve over 300,000 lawsuits. These lawsuits alleged that tens of thousands of individuals suffered from hearing loss and tinnitus after using the 3M earplugs. This case has become … Read more

3M to Compensate Veterans and Military Personnel with $253 Million Settlement for Faulty Earplugs, Contributing to Hearing Loss

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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