A Florida federal jury on Friday sided with a service member who says he suffered hearing damage from using 3M earplugs, awarding him $22.5 million in damages, the largest verdict in the sprawling multidistrict litigation's bellwether series to date, according to attorneys for the plaintiff.
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) - A federal jury on Friday awarded $22.5 million to a U.S. Army veteran who alleged that combat earplugs sold by 3M Co cause.