Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC Records 2025 Global Milestones

Firm settles major Canadian tobacco and military earplug lawsuits, continues fighting for injured clients

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The law firm Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC (RPWB) had a successful 2025, concluding two major mass tort cases - a $26.4 billion Canadian tobacco settlement and a $6 billion resolution of the Combat Arms Military Earplugs case. Beyond these multibillion-dollar victories, the firm also assisted hundreds of individuals with complex medical malpractice, personal injury, and mesothelioma cases.

Why it matters

RPWB's achievements in 2025 demonstrate the firm's leadership in high-profile mass tort litigation, particularly in cases involving public health issues and injuries to military service members. The settlements will provide significant compensation to affected individuals and fund important healthcare initiatives.

The details

In March 2025, RPWB resolved years of litigation against major tobacco companies over smoking-related health costs in Canada, securing a $26.4 billion settlement. This will fund C$24 billion in national smoking-related healthcare costs and C$2.5 billion to individuals with cancer and cardiopulmonary disease (COPD). Additionally, in August 2025, the firm settled the nation's largest-ever mass tort, resolving 250,000 military and civilian hearing injury lawsuits against 3M Company over their defective Combat Arms Earplugs.

  • In March 2025, the Canadian tobacco settlement was reached.
  • In August 2025, RPWB settled the Combat Arms Military Earplugs case.

The players

Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC

A premier personal injury law firm serving Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Aiken, and Columbia, South Carolina.

Philip Morris

One of the tobacco companies involved in the Canadian tobacco settlement.

British American Tobacco

One of the tobacco companies involved in the Canadian tobacco settlement.

Japan Tobacco

One of the tobacco companies involved in the Canadian tobacco settlement.

3M Company

The company that manufactured the defective Combat Arms Earplugs, which were the subject of a major mass tort settlement.

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The takeaway

RPWB's ability to secure major settlements in high-profile mass tort cases, including those involving public health issues and injuries to military personnel, demonstrates the firm's legal expertise and commitment to fighting for the rights of injured individuals. These victories will have a significant impact on affected communities and serve as a testament to the firm's dedication to its clients.