Military

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