3M Co. is reportedly nearing a $5.5 billion settlement in relation to defective combat earplugs, as reported on Sunday. The company is close to resolving more than 300,000 lawsuits related to earplugs that failed to adequately protect military veterans from hearing loss. Experts had predicted that 3M could be held liable for approximately $10 billion, so the proposed settlement … [Read more...] about 3M Co. Close to $5.5 Billion Settlement over Defective Earplugs