Published:
September 23, 2024
- Defective Products
If you’ve experienced health complications due to 3M’s Combat Earplugs, you may be eligible for compensation. Many veterans and military service members have filed lawsuits against 3M’s Combat Earplugs, claiming that these earplugs were defective and led to hearing loss.
Manufactured by 3M, Combat Earplugs were created to protect military workers from hearing damage in loud environments they would encounter on the job. With these earplugs, military personnel could ideally listen to commands and other low-level sounds while simultaneously blocking out harmful noises, like explosions.
Unfortunately, lawsuits claim that 3M’s Combat Earplugs had design flaws that led to hearing loss, tinnitus, and other ear conditions. Here are a few of the most commonly reported issues:
Because of these issues, many veterans have suffered from long-term hearing damage that required expensive medical treatment while also negatively impacting their quality of life.
As of 2024, thousands of veterans and military service members have filed lawsuits against 3M, leading to a large class action lawsuit. Courts have consolidated these lawsuits into multidistrict litigation (also known as MDL) to streamline pretrial proceedings.
In 2024, 3M reached a settlement, which included $5 billion in cash and $1 billion in stocks, expected to be paid out through 2029.
To qualify in a lawsuit against 3M’s Combat Earplugs, veterans and military service personnel are required to meet the following criteria:
Be sure to contact legal counsel to determine your eligibility and initiate the claim process. Various factors impact eligibility and all cases are unique.
If you are successful in a lawsuit against Combat Earplugs, you may be entitled to compensation, including:
Your compensation will depend on the severity of the hearing loss and the particular circumstances of each case. As of 2024, 3M has paid victims at least $1.3 billion.
If you think 3M’s Combat Earplugs have negatively impacted your hearing, get medical attention immediately. Gather all applicable medical records documenting your hearing complications, earplug use, and military service. Then, consult expert legal counsel to explore your options for joining the lawsuit and seeking compensation.
With many Combat Earplugs lawsuits pending in 2024, acting quickly can protect your legal rights – and delaying action could affect your ability to receive compensation.
Contact OCA today to discuss your situation and learn more about your Combat Earplug lawsuit eligibility.
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