Military

Senior General Files Lawsuit Alleging Antisemitism and Wrongful Termination in California Military Department

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Sacramento, California – A former high-ranking officer of the California Air National Guard has filed a lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom’s office, alleging that his complaints about antisemitism within the organization were ignored. Brig. Gen. Raymond Magram claims that his superior, Maj. Gen. Robert Beevers, made derogatory remarks about Jewish military personnel, creating a hostile work environment. The lawsuit alleges that despite multiple reports to Newsom’s office, no action was taken to address the issue. Magram served as the assistant adjutant general of the military department, directly working for Beevers. However, in January 2023, he … Read more

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

Virginia Jury Awards $720,000 in Breach of Agreement Case Against Turkish Military Supplier

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FAIRFAX, Virginia – A Turkish military supplier has been ordered by a federal jury to pay $720,000 for violating a 2019 agreement with an American importer. The breach of contract case highlights the consequences of failing to adhere to business agreements. The jury verdict, reached in Virginia, concluded that the Turkish military supplier had failed to uphold its end of the agreement with the American importer. This ruling serves as a reminder to businesses about the importance of honoring contractual obligations. The dispute between the Turkish supplier and the American importer stemmed from a 2019 … Read more