3M Begins to Pay Out $253 Million to Veterans, Military Service Members for Defective Ear Plugs

Multinational conglomerate 3M is beginning to pay out over $250 million dollars to veterans and military service members for defective ear plugs.

Approximately $253 million will be distributed as part of a settlement after earplugs manufactured by the company were alleged to provide insufficient protection and contribute to hearing loss.

“We are pleased with 3M’s decision to move up this payment and appreciate its commitment to the resolution of these claims,” said plaintiffs’ attorney Bryan Aylstock.

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