3M Corporation Hit with a $110 Million Verdict for Defective Earplugs

On the evening of Thursday, January 27th, 2022 two plaintiffs were awarded $55 Million each, this is the largest verdict since the lawsuit began. Both victims were awarded $15 million in compensatory damages and $40 million in punitive damages.

3M’s dual-ended combat earplugs were found to be defective and caused hundreds of thousands of service members hearing loss, hearing damage, or tinnitus. 

Thursday’s trial was the 11th bellwether involving the 3M earplugs. Bellwether trials are the first cases to be tried in a mass tort and are utilized by the court to evaluate the viability and values of the cases. 

In the previous ten bellwether 3M trials over the past year, the majority of the verdicts have been in favor of the plaintiffs/injured soldiers. We are looking forward to seeing more trials take place that holds 3M accountable for their defective product harshly affecting the lives of thousands and thousands of veterans and service members. 

Over the next 5 months, there are 8 more 3M bellwether trials set to take place. 

3M Earplug Lawsuits: File Your Claim Today

Messa & Associates currently represents hundreds of veterans and active-duty servicemen and women nationwide from the Army, Army National Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps who have been diagnosed with hearing loss and/or tinnitus as the result of the use of defective 3M earplugs during their military service. We represent individuals in nearly all military ranks and positions who have served or are currently serving, stateside and overseas, and whose lives have been forever changed by 3M’s blatant disregard for their well-being.

If you or a loved one are suffering from hearing loss or tinnitus as a result of military service between 2003 and 2015, contact Messa & Associates for a free consultation and find out if you qualify as a plaintiff. You can call toll free at 877-637-7252, or submit an online inquiry here.