SEPTEMBER 2023 UPDATE – WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING 3M EARPLUG CASES
3M has settled this lawsuit. As a result, we are no longer taking 3M Earplug cases.
If you’ve experienced hearing loss or tinnitus as a result of the 3M Military Earplugs, the Birmingham, AL defective product lawyers at Fob James Law Firm want to help you.
Our biggest concern is making sure you get the justice and the compensation that you deserve. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Contact Fob James Law Firm today for a free case evaluation.
The 3M Military Earplug Lawsuit
Between 2003 and 2015, The 3M Company produced Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs for active-duty military personnel that allegedly blocked the sound of explosions and loud blasts while still allowing for person-to-person communication.
These earplugs were later revealed to be faulty, and personnel who utilized these earplugs have since suffered from:
- full hearing loss
- partial hearing loss
- tinnitus
Knowing their products were faulty, 3M initially failed to notify the government and have since discontinued the plugs. If you or a loved one served in the military between 2003 and 2015 and have experienced any of these symptoms, we believe you may be entitled to compensation.
As of 2017, more than 2.7 million veterans were receiving disability benefits for some kind of hearing loss or damage, and more than 20% of all vets who served between 2003 and 2015 are receiving disability benefits for hearing loss or damage.
The 3M earplugs were designed and marketed to the U.S. Department of Defense as a solution to this problem.
The earplugs would securely fit inside the ears of service members and prevent the repeated loud noise from penetrating the ear canals and causing hearing damage.
The only problem is that they didn’t work. The 3M earplugs simply didn’t securely seal inside the ear canal. This led service members operating in noisy environments to suffer serious and often permanent hearing loss or damage.
The 3M Earplug attorneys at Fob James Law Firm are fighting for justice and compensation on behalf of veterans whose hearing was damaged while wearing 3M earplugs.
Lawsuits against 3M are in progress across the country, and if you’re a veteran who suffered hearing loss or damage that can be attributed to 3M’s earplugs, you may be eligible for compensation, too.
A Potentially Dangerous And Faulty Product
There is serious evidence suggesting that the manufacturers knew about the failures long before they became public. 3M has already paid a $9.1 million settlement to the Justice Department to resolve allegations that they knew about the defects in the product and failed to warn the military.
As part of the deal, 3M did not admit any liability and the Justice Department did not make a determination of liability.
The government’s lawsuit alleged that 3M employees knew about defects in the earplugs that prevented it from forming a tight seal as early as 2000, while the company was still selling them to the military as late as 2015. The earplugs are double-tipped with tips of slightly different sizes, and 3M claimed that by using one tip or the other, every single user would be able to find a perfect seal. Scores of civil lawsuits filed on behalf of service members make similar allegations.
FAQ
Who can file a claim against 3M for hearing loss?
Any current or former U.S. Military service member who was issued and used 3M earplugs while on duty, and who later suffered any form of hearing loss or damage.
This includes full or partial hearing loss in one or both ears, as well as conditions like tinnitus.
How Can a Lawyer Help?
Any current or former U.S. Military service member who was issued and used 3M earplugs while on duty, and who later suffered any form of hearing loss or damage. This includes full or partial hearing loss in one or both ears, as well as conditions like tinnitus.
I’m already receiving veterans disability payments for my hearing loss, can I still file a lawsuit?
Absolutely.
Your veterans’ disability payments from the government have nothing to do with the harm potentially inflicted against you by a negligent manufacturer.
Living with hearing loss or damage can cause pain and suffering and reduced quality of life, and you deserve to be compensated for that.
I don’t think I can afford to hire a lawyer. What should I do?
With Fob James Law Firm, there’s no such thing as a person who can’t afford to hire a lawyer. Our firm operates on the contingency-fee model, which means we only get paid if we win for you. No upfront fee, no being charged for any kind of costs or fees during the case.
So no matter your financial situation, you can always afford top-quality legal representation.
Contact Alabama 3M Earplug Attorneys For Help
At Fob James Law Firm, we don’t think 3M should be able to get away with this.
If you or a loved one served in the military and suffered hearing injuries while wearing 3M earplugs, we want to fight for you.
You can call today or anytime for a free consultation.
We can determine if you are eligible to file a lawsuit or not.
It won’t cost you anything to speak with us. Additionally, you’ll never pay us anything until we successfully settle or win your case in court.
The Alabama 3M earplug lawyers at Fob James Law Firm are experienced, dedicated, and they truly care about you.
We treat all of our clients exactly how we would want our own family members to be treated. Contact us right now at 205-407-6009 or set up a free case evaluation so we can help you.
SEPTEMBER 2023 UPDATE – WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING 3M EARPLUG CASES
3M has settled this lawsuit. As a result, we are no longer taking 3M Earplug cases.