They are among the almost 300,000 service members and other veterans that are suffering from hearing loss because of 3M’s product. Army veterans Ronald Sloan and William Wayman who are based in Florida, argued that 3M’s Combat Arms Earplugs Version 2 were defective. Two veteran American service members were awarded $110 million after 3M knowingly sold defective earplugs to the military.
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3M (NYSE: MMM) Hit With $110M In 3M Earplug Lawsuit Trial Now, there are more 3M earplug lawsuit updates. They used the earplugs while performing their duties in combat zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan. The lawsuit alleges that these military service members suffered hearing loss and other medical problems after they wore 3M’s Combat Arms (CA) Dual-Ended Combat Arms earplugs. 3M Earplug Lawsuit Update: Previous Lawsuit Settlements On December 7, 2018, 3M agreed to pay $9.1M to resolve allegations that it knowingly sold defective earplugs to U.S. One end allows louder noises, like gunshots, to pass through, while muffling lower-level sounds that are crucial for hearing speech or other important sounds. Additionally, they can be used for normal hearing in day-to-day activities. The earplugs are dual-ended to provide protection from loud noise during combat situations. Three million pairs of 3M’s Combat Arms earplugs were issued to military service members between 20. As well as information on the ongoing 3M earplug lawsuit and any updates on the mass tort.
Here’s a look at the action you can take if you’ve been affected by 3M earplugs. In fact, there are some cases in which there were permanent hearing damage instead of protecting them from it. However, many soldiers have come forward saying that the 3M Combat Arms Earplugs did not work as promised. In addition to allowing them to hear what’s going on around them without having to take the earplugs out. The earplugs protect soldiers from hearing damage caused by blasts. The 3M Combat Arms Earplugs are used by military personnel in combat areas where gunfire, explosions, and other loud noises are the norm.