3M has since settled with the federal government in a $9.1 million lawsuit. Allegedly, 3M knew that the earplugs were too short and did not seal properly, yet still supplied the military with the earplugs. 3M chose to maintain that their earplugs were safe to use. The lawsuit mentioned that the problem was know about as early as 2000. Over 900,000 service members received disability benefits for hearing impairment. 1.3 million received compensation for tinnitus. In alot of cases, the issues caused permanent damage.
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