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3M Company is facing serious legal backlash after authorities discovered that the manufacturer designed, created, and knowingly sold defective earplugs to U.S. military troops. When worn, the earplugs were intended to block out damaging noise from blasts, explosions, gunfire, and the like. However, because of a serious defect, the earplugs were predisposed to slip during use. As a result, several military members may have suffered hearing damage, tinnitus, and other injuries while wearing the defective 3M earplugs.
If you or someone you love suffered hearing damage while using 3M earplugs, you may be eligible to take legal action against 3M Company. To find out if you have a case, our Charleston attorneys are here to help.
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Since 1996, our firm has worked tirelessly to advocate for the wrongfully injured and their families. We are committed to protecting the welfare of our clients and we have a record of achieving positive results. To date, our Charleston, IL attorneys have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injured clients. If you need a legal advocate for a 3M earplug injury lawsuit, we’re here to help.
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Understanding The Dual-Ended Earplug Defects
3M Company and its predecessor, Aearo Technologies, Inc., created and sold the dual-ended Combat Arms Earplug, Version 2, to the United States Military. The dual-ended earplugs were designed with two separate functions—when worn on one end, they were intended to block all sound, and when flipped, they were designed to block only louder noises. However, due to a design flaw, the earplugs were too short, which caused them to loosen imperceptibly while in use.
As a result, the earplugs would slip out of place, rendering soldiers vulnerable to the damaging sounds of gunfire, explosions, and other noisy interferences.
About The 3M Earplug Lawsuit
According to the whistleblower, 3M was well aware of the product flaws, but they chose to hide the earplug’s vulnerabilities in order to preserve their contract with the Armed Forces. Unfortunately, their irresponsible actions left countless soldiers vulnerable to damaging hearing injuries. In July 2018, 3M agreed to settle the lawsuit with the federal government for breaking the False Claims Act. As a result, the company agreed to pay $9.1 million.
Do You Have A 3M Dual-Ended Earplug Lawsuit?
If you served in the United States military between 2003 and 2015 and you suffered a hearing injury while using military-issued 3M dual-ended earplugs, you may have a valid injury claim. Many claimants suffered partial or full hearing loss, or tinnitus, a condition that causes buzzing or ringing in the ears. By filing a lawsuit against 3M Company, you may be able to obtain compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering. To learn more about your rights, reach out to our experienced firm.
