3m Earplug Lawsuit Update 2024. 3m to pay out billions in earplug lawsuit 3m is sending $253 million in payments to thousands of u.s. New york (ap) — 3m has started paying out its $6 billion settlement to u.s.

The lawsuits were brought by military service members and veterans who claimed that the earplugs sold by 3m had led to hearing damage and tinnitus, a ringing. Military veterans and service members who say they suffered hearing loss from using the.