British veterans with hearing loss start legal battle over 'faulty' earplugs

Thousands of British military veterans and serving personnel are pursuing legal action against 3M for allegedly supplying faulty combat earplugs causing hearing loss issues like tinnitus and deafness. The dispute stems from 3M's combat arms earplugs (version 2) supplied to the Ministry of Defence between 2003 and 2015. Similar claims in the US led to a $6 billion settlement in 2023, although 3M denies legal liability. British veterans are seeking justice and compensation through a legal battle in English courts, coordinated by KP Law.