3m Earplug Lawsuit Update April 2025. Military combat earplug supplier is paying out billions to veterans who allege the earplugs caused hearing loss. Said monday the litigation settlement for selling potentially faulty earplugs to the military is on track to exceed the 98% participation threshold it agreed to by the final.
Plaintiffs and 3m reached an agreement worth $6.01 billion dollars to resolve litigation against 3m and its subsidiaries. Aearo and 3m will continue to work with all parties and the courts toward full implementation of the settlement agreement and will provide updates as additional milestones.