An increasing number of individuals are participating in the multidistrict litigation against the Bair Hugger warming devices. Between December 2, 2024, and January 2, 2025, 55 additional plaintiffs became part of the federal lawsuit, claiming they were harmed by the warming-blanket device. Those involved in the case assert that the device contributed to infections and other serious complications after surgery. With these 55 new filings, the total number of pending lawsuits against 3M regarding the alleged risks associated with Bair Hugger blankets now stands at 7,727.