3M Elects to Pay $1 Billion in Cash for Combat Arms Earplugs Litigation Settlement

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The amendment sets certain revised time periods for payments, assuming satisfaction of the 98% participation threshold. Claimant participation is on track to exceed the 98% participation threshold by the final registration date of March 25, 2024. 3M agreed to pay a total of $6.0 billion to resolve the litigation over the period of 2023 to 2029.

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