Posted on Jan 2, 2019
Has anyone else seen ads for a class action lawsuit against 3M for hearing problems?
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A facebook ad came up in my feed saying, "Standard issue ear plugs given to service members between 2003 and 2015 may have been defective. If you were active in any branch of the military during this time and suffered hearing loss, you may be eligible for financial compensation from the ear plug manufacturer."
I gave them some contact information and they sent me some papers to sign. It looks legit, but I'm wondering if anyone else has any advice on this. It looks like it's a win-win: I was issued earplugs during the time in question, and I did get tinnitus for which I've submitted a VA claim. It looks like if they win the lawsuit I could get compensated, but if they lose then I'm just back where I started.
I gave them some contact information and they sent me some papers to sign. It looks legit, but I'm wondering if anyone else has any advice on this. It looks like it's a win-win: I was issued earplugs during the time in question, and I did get tinnitus for which I've submitted a VA claim. It looks like if they win the lawsuit I could get compensated, but if they lose then I'm just back where I started.
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Still beats using your fingers (pre-1990) as you couldn't do that and fire a weapon.
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Yes, Specialist. Check Class Action Lawsuits.com. There may be more details there. Some of the manufactures will settle out of court to avoid lengthy and expensive lawsuits. 3M may do the same but keep watch for deadlines to file and if they require proof that you were in fact in service at the time. That is how many companies weasel out of paying claimants.
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/3m-company-agrees-to-pay-91-million-to-settle-qui-tam-lawsuit-alleging-it-supplied
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/3m-company-agrees-to-pay-91-million-to-settle-qui-tam-lawsuit-alleging-it-supplied
3M Company Agrees To Pay $9.1 Million to Settle Qui Tam Lawsuit Alleging That It Supplied the...
In a recently announced settlement, Minnesota-based 3M Company is resolving allegation that it knowingly sold the U.S. military defective earplugs to the tune of $9.1 million. 3M Company allegedly sol
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Look closely at the fine print. Page 33/ 49 or just page 3, states client will pay attorney $ 200.00 for filing fees and other miscellaneous fees. Please read before you sign anything for this 3M law suit.
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I've seen a few too. Went with this firm because it looks like they've worked on a few other cases related to veterans. https://www.kishishlaw.com/military-earplug-hearing-loss-lawsuit
Military Earplug Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Lawsuit
U.S. military personnel that served between 2003 and 2015 and suffered serious hearing loss or tinnitus despite using military-issued earplugs may be entitled to compensation.
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I’ve seen it. At most, you’ll end up with your $10 portion of the settlement and no fault claimed by 3M. Just apply for Service Connected Disability Compensation through VA. You’ll get the care and financial compensation (possibly) that you’re due. Let the government and service organizations duke it out with 3M on your behalf. Just my $.02.
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They contacted me today. Looks legit to me. I've looked up articles about it on armytimes and stars and stripes. Can anybody confirm its it's good?
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SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA
That's what I'm hoping to find out! I'm hesitant to sign legal papers that I might not fully understand.
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SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA I'm trying to find out as we speak. I am going Monday morning to the the VA to ask some questions. I have also put my feelers out as well to other Veterans. Let me know if you hear something.
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What? Say again your last. Couldn't hear you.... (sorry. Just couldn't resist the obvious joke)
I haven't read or seen anything regarding this. Doesn't surprise me though. We've become a lawsuit happy society who sees a "get rich quick" opportunity at every turn. I still have my issued earplugs and use them regularly when I go to the range. So far they seem to be functioning as advertised.
I haven't read or seen anything regarding this. Doesn't surprise me though. We've become a lawsuit happy society who sees a "get rich quick" opportunity at every turn. I still have my issued earplugs and use them regularly when I go to the range. So far they seem to be functioning as advertised.
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