Military Vets Launch Class Action Lawsuit Over Defective Earplugs
In the past year, hundreds of veterans and active-duty military personnel have come forward as part of a class-action lawsuit against the 3M Company, a government contractor accused of knowingly providing defective earplugs that led to major hearing damage. From 2003 to 2015, thousands of military members in conflict zones, including Iraq and Afghanistan, were issued Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs manufactured by the Minnesota-based 3M Company.
for failing to warn users of the known defect or providing proper instructions for the earplugs. 3M’s Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs were discontinued in 2015, but the flawed plugs were never recalled. Due to 3M’s negligence, thousands of service members were forced to rely on defective equipment in combat. Today, many of these brave men and women are now struggling with hearing problems that include ringing in the ears, being unable to hear someone speaking just three feet away, balance problems, and outright
3M claimed their earplugs could block loud noises, such as artillery fire and the sound of explosions, while still allowing soldiers to communicate freely. However, the Combat Arms Earplugs did not maintain a tight seal and allowed dangerous noise to damage users’ hearing, potentially leading to hearing loss, tinnitus, and problems with balance. Documents allege that 3M employees knew about the earplugs’ defect as early as 2000, but falsified certifications and claimed that the testing complied with military standards. In 2006, 3M entered into a contract with the U.S. government and provided 15,000 earplug packages, with 50 pairs per package, each year. The lawsuit against 3M accuses the company of “gross negligence”
hearing loss. Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against 3M as veterans and active-duty military personnel come forward, seeking punitive damages for their injuries. If a veteran you know served between 2003–2015 and is now suffering from hearing loss, tinnitus, or loss of balance, they may be entitled to compensation. Call Brauns Law at 404-418-8244 and learn how to get involved in this class- action lawsuit. Get the compensation you deserve and hold 3M accountable for failing our nation’s service members.
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LEFTOVER CANDY SNACK MIX
This recipe from Momofuku Milk Bar chef and “Master Chef” judge Christina Tosi makes great use of those extra Halloween goodies. It’s a quick and easy way to both elevate and get rid of unwanted leftovers.
Ingredients • 2 cups mini pretzels, coarsely broken • 1/4 cup light brown sugar • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup dry milk powder • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted • 12 oz mini candy bars, such as Snickers, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
Directions 1. Heat oven to 275 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, fold together pretzels, sugars, milk powder, and butter. 3. Spread mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes. 4. Let cool for at least 30 minutes and mix in candy bar pieces before serving.
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