## 3M defective earplugs lawsuit
3M Combat Arms earplugs are dual-ended earplugs that promise to allow
service members to hear orders, information, and normal conversation
while also blocking out dangerous loud noises. Thousands of members of
the armed forces relied on the black and yellow earplugs to protect their
hearing when working around aircraft, during artillery fire, or when other
loud noises might occur.
However, according to the lawsuits filed against 3M Company, the
earplugs failed to seal tightly and did not include instructions for proper
use. The veterans who are pursuing compensation from 3M allege the
company knew their Combat Arms earplugs would not protect soldiers
from hearing damage as early as 2000, but they continued to market the
product anyway. The lawsuits claim this is what led to:
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus
- Difficulty with balance
- Other issues caused by exposure to loud noises or repetitive noises
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