
While 3M agreed to pay the United States government $9.1 million to settle allegations that they knowingly sold a defective product to the United States military, none of the settlement went to service members or veterans suffering from hearing-related issues.

Those who served in the military or were contractors for the military between the years 20 could have potentially sustained ear damage if they were exposed to loud noises and used these defective earplugs. In this case, The US Justice Department has said that both 3M and Aearo Technologies, the original manufacturer of the earplugs, were aware of the defect in these products as early as the year 2000 and manipulated the test results to make it appear that the earplugs met government standards. This subsequently allows loud noises to slip past the earplug and cause permanent hearing damage. The stem that connects the two ends of the defective earplugs is too short and prevents them from sitting correctly in the wearers’ ear. These products, specifically 3M’s Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs (CAEv2), have been found to have a defect that leaves military service members with unprotected hearing. It is estimated that more than two million pairs of 3M Combat Earplugs where manufactured and used by military service members. Understanding the 3M Combat Arms military earplug lawsuit Importantly, your attorney will handle negotiations with all parties involved in order to secure maximum compensation for your hearing damage claim. An attorney will be able to gather all evidence necessary to prove your hearing loss claim, including documents related to this defective product as well as your medical records.

We are dedicated to helping victims secure compensation in these cases. At Cannon Law, our skilled and experienced team understands that many former and active military service members have been exposed to dangerous conditions due to faulty 3M earplugs.

If you or somebody you love served in the military and subsequently suffered from hearing loss, you may need help from a Colorado 3M Combat Earplug attorney.
