A Pensacola federal judge has recently unsealed hundreds of documents, including depositions, emails, and memos, pertaining to 3M’s Combat earplugs litigation. Within these documents, it has been revealed that 3M officials knew that the company’s Combat Arms Earplugs, designed to protect the ears of military members, were defective. Between 2003 and 2015, 3M supplied a version ofContinue reading “Documents Reveal 3M Officials Knew Combat Earplugs Were Defective”
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Timeline of Hernia Mesh Recalls | CT Defective Product Lawyers
While a majority of medical devices have revolutionized healthcare and helped to save thousands of lives, others have proved to be detrimental, causing patients to suffer serious side effects. One such medical device is a hernia mesh. Hernia mesh is used for repairing hernias by strengthening the tissue repair and by minimizing the rate ofContinue reading “Timeline of Hernia Mesh Recalls | CT Defective Product Lawyers”
Defective Military-Issued 3m Earplugs | CT Defective Product Lawyers
Manufacturer and U.S. military supplier 3M supplied a version of the Combat Arms™ Earplugs (CAEv.2) as standard-issue hearing protection to service members in training and in active combat between 2003 and 2015. Recent allegations now suggest 3M—and its predecessor, Aearo Technologies, Inc.—neglected to inform users how to properly apply or use the earplugs. About the Claims Despite being aware of potentialContinue reading “Defective Military-Issued 3m Earplugs | CT Defective Product Lawyers”