3M Earplugs
200,000+ Plaintiffs Join 3M MDL, Making it the Biggest in History
Over 200,000 claimants joined multidistrict litigation (MDL) against 3M. The MDL accuses the company of manufacturing faulty earplugs. It is the biggest class of mass tort claimants in recent U.S. history. Like defective drugs, defective medical devices cause more severe harm precisely because of the nature of the product. Some medical product liability claims involve:… read more
Read MoreDefective 3M Earplugs Associated With Tinnitus in Military Veterans
When you’re in the military, you can be exposed to some incredibly harmful levels of noise. Between weapon systems and explosions, many believe that individuals in the military are exposed to the “most intense sounds that can be found in any occupation.” That’s why, as part of their standard-issue equipment, servicemen and servicewomen receive earplugs…. read more
Read MoreDepositions Reveal No Proof 3M Warned Military of Earplug Defect and Fix
More and more military veterans are filing lawsuits against 3M, alleging that the company knowingly sold the military defective earplugs. In turn, the veterans claim that they have sustained significant injuries – ranging from tinnitus to complete hearing loss. Despite the fact that 3M agreed to pay more than $9.1 million to the government to… read more
Read MoreFederal Judge Considering Competing Motions in 3M Injury Case
Thousands of lawsuits accuse 3M of selling defective earplugs to the United States military. Now a federal court judge in Pensacola, Florida is being asked to weigh in on the matter. Both 3M and the plaintiff in one case have filed motions for summary judgment. Essentially, this is a request to have the judge end… read more
Read MoreDefective Combat Earplugs Are Causing Military Vets a Range of Long-Term Problems
U.S. Military veterans are filing lawsuits across the country over faulty earplugs that put them at risk of long-term health problems. The earplugs in question are the Combat Arms Earplugs developed and manufactured by 3M. The company designed these dual-sided earplugs to dampen high-intensity combat noise. They were also supposed to allow the sound of… read more
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