3M Combat Arms Earplug Settlement
3M · Combat Arms military earplugs · Settlement Reached
About this case
Veterans alleged that faulty 3M Combat Arms earplugs caused hearing damage among troops who used them in military service. The litigation reached a $6 billion settlement in 2023, and payouts to more than 249,000 claimants are expected to occur through 2029; 3M has not acknowledged that the earplugs were defective.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- 3M
- Product or service
- Combat Arms military earplugs
- Case name
- Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Litigation
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Consumer
- Reported harm
- Product Defect
Participation information
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Combat Arms Earplug Settlement Payouts
The article states that veterans who filed claims in the litigation will receive payouts, but it does not specify current claim eligibility or whether additional claims may be filed.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Status
- Unknown
- Total settlement amount
- $6,000,000,000
- Payout
- Payouts are expected between the present and 2029, with amounts depending on the severity of injuries.
- Reported proof requirement
- Unclear
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Sources
Public reporting associated with this case.
- 3M Combat Arms Earplug Settlement
Navy Times ·