A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit concerning whether Lava
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Restorative blocks made by 3M Company (“3M”) and sold to dentists and dental practices
performed as warranted or represented when the blocks were milled and seated as
dental crowns. 3M denies Plaintiffs’ claims and allegations.
The settlement, if approved by the United States District Court for the District
of Minnesota, would provide $32,500,000 to pay (1) Class Members who submit eligible
claims, (2) attorneys’ fees and expenses, (3) service awards to the Class Representatives,
(4) notice and claims administration costs, and (5) taxes due on any interest earned
on the Settlement Fund, if necessary.
Class members may submit claims and elect to receive: