Although juries have sent a strong message to 3M Company about the extent of liability it faces if each individual case goes to trial, former veterans left with hearing loss have not been offered individual earplug settlement amounts. After initially appearing that the parties were making progress toward resolving claims in late 2022, the court declared that settlement negotiations were at an “impasse” in early early 2023 and it is unclear how long it may take before the 3M lawsuits settle.