Did You Serve in the Military Between 2003-2015 and Suffer From Hearing Loss or Tinnitus?
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3M Earplug Background Information
In 2000, Aearo Technologies, currently owned by 3M (acquired in 2008), manufactured the Combat Arms Earplugs (CAEv2). In making the earplugs, the company realized a design defect made them too short to properly seal the ear canal from damaging noise. Not even trained audiologists could tell the earplugs fit loosely, and thousands of military service members entered into combat with a false sense of hearing protection against deafening high-level noise.
Instead of correcting their mistake, 3M allegedly knowingly sold the faulty earplugs to the United States government, who issued them as standard for military personnel between 2003 and 2015. The 3M earplugs with their unique dual-ended design allowed soldiers to insert the olive side to protect against all sound. With the yellow side inserted, it protected against explosions but allowed soldiers to hear spoken commands or approaching enemies.
3M Combat Arms Earplugs Risks
- Difficulty hearing someone talking three feet away
- Difficulty understanding what people are saying
- Buzzing or ringing in the ears
- A feeling of “fullness” in the ears after leaving a noisy area, such as a concert venue
How It Works
Pre-Qualify Online
Fill out our free online evaluation form to see if you meet our basic requirements to qualify.
Free Claim Review
Receive a free no-obligation evaluation to discuss your situation. An advocate or attorney will contact you for your free consultation.
File Your Claim
We will connect you to a law firm that can prepare and file your claim at no out of pocket cost to you. No fees unless you are awarded compensation!
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3M Earplug FAQs
How do I know if I used Combat Arms Earplugs?
These earplugs were issued to U.S. military members deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Somalia and Libya combat zones from 2003 to 2015.
Have the Combat Arms Earplugs been recalled?
No. 3M discontinued production of these earplugs in 2015, but they were never actually recalled.
Have 3M lawyers made any settlements yet?
Yes. In the summer of 2018, 3M did not admit guilt, but agreed to pay U.S. military branches $9.1 million to settle government allegations that they supplied defective earplugs.
Do the 3M lawyers you set me up with charge any money up front?
No. The law firms that we partner with only receive payment if they settle a case and win money for you. If they don't win, you don't pay.