Aearo Technologies LLC — Represented Aearo Technologies LLC and its debtor affiliates in connection with their Chapter 11 cases. Served as trial counsel for Aearo during preliminary injunction hearing in the bankruptcy court.
3M Company — Represented 3M in multidistrict litigation arising from allegations that a hearing protection device caused hearing injuries. Served as trial counsel for 3M in numerous bellwether trials.
General Motors LLC — Represented GM in multidistrict litigation (and coordinated state-court proceedings) arising from voluntary recalls of millions of vehicles relating to ignition switches and other safety issues. In addition to securing victories in a wide range of pre-trial motion practice, Nick was a member of the team that tried numerous federal and state bellwether trials, all of which resulted in complete defense verdicts for GM. The American Lawyer recognized Kirkland’s delivery of “a series of victories for General Motors in litigation tied to its ignition switch and other recalls” when naming Kirkland “Best Law Firm of the Year” in 2018.
General Motors LLC — Represented GM in securities fraud litigation related to then-largest IPO in American history. Dismissal affirmed by Second Circuit.
Tenet Healthcare — Represented Tenet in class action arising from breach of contract allegations. Sought and won dismissal of putative class allegations, and case thereafter settled favorably.
Kobe Steel — Represented Kobe Steel in civil consumer fraud class action case arising from admitted falsifications of certain specifications for metals used in Toyota and other automobiles. Prevailed on motion to dismiss.
Dow Chemical — Represented Dow in shareholder derivative action alleging wrongful denial and constructive denial of a shareholder litigation demand. Prevailed on motion to dismiss.
Twin River Worldwide Holdings — Represented Twin River in shareholder dispute regarding the proper operation of contingent value rights created during the company’s restructuring. Prevailed on summary judgment.
Allied Power Mgmt. — Represented Allied Power in case brought by energy services competitor alleging theft of confidential information and unfair business practices. During deposition discovery, sought and won a stay of the preliminary injunction proceeding on behalf of Allied. Case settled favorably during stay.
Ally Securities — Represented Ally Securities in civil litigation and government investigation regarding the issuance of billions of dollars of residential mortgage-backed securities.
