'Giving soldiers faulty ear plugs was a betrayal'
Published: 6/24/2025

Hundreds of UK veterans, including former Royal Marines commando Dave Pettifer, are taking legal action over allegedly defective ear plugs issued during their service. Supplier 3M faces a claim for providing faulty Combat Arms Earplugs that failed to protect soldiers' hearing. This legal battle follows a $6bn settlement in the US for the same issue, highlighting the need for justice and compensation for affected veterans.