Defeated class certification and settled named plaintiffs’ claims for nominal amounts in putative nationwide class action seeking over $1 billion from Volkswagen Group of America, OnStar, and others.
Secured favorable settlement in claim by building contractor against national insurer alleging that insurer converted insurance proceeds following major fire.
Secured injunctive relief enjoining the use of trade secrets and enforcing the terms of the restrictive covenants in employment agreements.
Obtained multiple voluntary dismissals of putative nationwide classes of Ford buyers claiming consumer protection violations.
Won summary disposition in a multi-million dollar employment suit brought by an executive of a major automotive manufacturer and then successfully defended the win on appeal.
Settled favorably a high-exposure wrongful death action arising from multi-person motorcycle accident allegedly injuring three different plaintiffs.
Secured summary judgment for a bus manufacturer in a products liability action alleging claims of manufacturing defect, design defect, and failure to warn.
Represented automobile manufacturer in state tax appeal before Michigan appellate courts, preserving interpretation of tax refund statute worth approximately $8.5 million.
Secured settlement shortly before trial for pharmaceutical manufacturer following key motions in limine and dipositive motions.
Filed amicus brief in support of winning position on behalf of Michigan Manufacturer’s Association in critical tax interpretation case.
Defeated class certification in construction defect putative class action involving tens of thousands of homes and seeking $2 billion in punitive damages.
Secured summary judgment for a vehicle manufacturer in a federal court action in which the plaintiff alleged product defects caused a fire in his vehicle.
Won international arbitration award of more than $3 million for an automotive company in a breach-of-contract dispute.
Obtained numerous favorable settlements in high-exposure product liability actions across the country against a major automotive manufacturer, including cases involving alleged traumatic brain injury, paraplegia, and other serious alleged injuries.
Authored successful appellate brief that led the Sixth Circuit to affirm a multi-million dollar summary judgment ruling.
Obtained summary judgment in various federal and state courts on behalf of insurers involving coverage disputes and preserved those rulings on appeal.
Architected, authored, and argued a successful motion to dismiss based on choice of law and statute of repose in high-exposure product liability case.
Favorably settled suit against pharmaceutical drug manufacturer concerning a contract dispute arising related to the clinical testing phase of drug development.
Represented Hyundai in wrongful death action and secured favorable settlement through strategic motions in limine.
Obtained rescission of a $17.4 million option agreement based on misrepresentation of the purchaser.
Won favorable pre-trial and trial rulings in product liability action against Ford Motor Company, leading the plaintiff to abandon millions in claimed damages and helping the trial team obtain a complete defense verdict.
