In January, 3M will pay $253 million to veterans from the $6 billion earplug settlement

3M has started sending payments as part of its previously announced $6 billion settlement to resolve almost 300,000 lawsuits. The manufacturing company supplied faulty combat earplugs to the military that resulted in significant injuries, such as hearing loss. 3M: Payments to veterans begin in $6B settlement.

3M is beginning its first payment in a $6 billion settlement after being sued by military personnel for faulty ear plugs that led to ear damage. 3M issued $253M in January, issuing first payment of $6B settlement to veterans in January. The company issued the first payment to veterans of the ear plugs.