$110M
Product Liability
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Case Details
A federal jury in Pensacola, Fla., awarded a record-breaking $110 million to two veterans in a lawsuit against The 3M Company, alleging defective military earplugs caused irreparable hearing damage. Each veteran received $55 million ($15 million compensatory, $40 million punitive).
Additional Notes
Nearly 300,000 service members have sued 3M in the largest mass tort litigation in history. Plaintiffs allege 3M hid design flaws, manipulated test results, and failed to provide proper instructions. 3M plans to appeal. Previous cases include a $9.1 million settlement with the Justice Department and a $7.1 million award to three service members in May 2021.