3M Files Lawsuits Over Protective Gear Price Gouging, Fraud

3M Files Lawsuits Over Protective Gear Price Gouging, Fraud
A doctor wears a hood and N95 respiratory mask in Oakland, Calif., on April 28, 2009. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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America’s leading manufacturer of key protective equipment in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic has filed 18 lawsuits in connection with claims of fraud, counterfeiting, and price gouging related to gear including its iconic N95 mask.

The lawsuits are part of a series of ongoing actions to fight fraud related to the outbreak, 3M stated in a press release. The company added that in order to stop “pandemic profiteers,” it has teamed up with law enforcement and online retailers to remove thousands of deceptive websites and social media posts.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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