DEVELOPING: British Veterans Launch Landmark Lawsuit Over Faulty Earplugs Linked to Hearing Loss

BREAKING NEWS: British Veterans Launch Landmark Lawsuit Over Faulty Earplugs Linked to Hearing Loss Thousands of British military personnel, including former Guardsman Dave Watson, have started a landmark lawsuit against the US industrial giant 3M over faulty earplugs that led to life-changing hearing injuries. The lawsuit claims that the lightweight combat earplugs supplied by 3M caused tinnitus and deafness in over 2,000 veterans. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) provided the earplugs for use during training and active service in Afghanistan and other countries. This is not an isolated incident; a similar case was settled in 2023 with 3M agreeing to pay out $6 billion to settle claims from 240,000 US servicemen and women. Dave Watson, a triple amputee, remembers being given the earplugs while serving with the 1st Battalion Scots Guards from 2007. He used them for up to 12 hours a day during his tour in Afghanistan. "I lost my hearing due to these faulty earplugs," he says. The lawsuit is currently ongoing, and it remains to be seen how 3M will defend itself against the claims. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. Please check back for further updates. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*