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3M accelerates $253.1M payment in Combat Arms earplug settlement; all wave plaintiffs join
3M CO
- All remaining wave plaintiffs agreed to participate in the CAE settlement, reaching 100% participation.
- 3M amended the MSA III timing to accelerate a $253.1 million payment due on or before Jan 31, 2024.
- The settlement covers claims involving Combat Arms Earplugs sold or manufactured by Aearo Entities and 3M.
- Company will continue working toward full implementation of the August 2023 settlement agreement.