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GOJO secures Ninth Circuit affirmation of PURELL® class action dismissalJones Day successfully defended on appeal a district court’s dismissal of all claims against GOJO Industries, Inc., the maker of PURELL® hand sanitizer products, in a putative class action filed in federal court in California. Data and document vendor obtains summary judgment in Middle District of North CarolinaJones Day successfully defended a data and document vendor which provides a platform for the request and provision of real estate disclosure documents in a putative class action in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, involving claims that the client's service fees were unreasonable and violative of certain state statutes which regulate the provision of disclosure documents by planned community owners' associations, as well as North Carolina’s consumer protection laws. Data and document vendor obtains dismissal with prejudice in Western District of North CarolinaJones Day successfully defended a data and document vendor which provides a platform for the request and provision of real estate disclosure documents in a putative class action in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, involving claims that the client's service fees were unreasonable and violative of certain state statutes which regulate the provision of disclosure documents by planned community owners' associations, as well as North Carolina’s consumer protection laws. Hardwood manufacturer obtains dismissal with prejudice in Southern District of CaliforniaJones Day successfully defended a manufacturer of hardwood flooring in a putative class action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, involving claims that client's flooring products are defective and that its advertising violates California's consumer protection laws. Commercial sterilization company defends against multiple personal injury lawsuitsJones Day serves as lead counsel for a commercial sterilization company in multiple personal injury cases. GOJO defeats class actions alleging false advertising relating to Purell® hand sanitizersJones Day successfully defended GOJO Industries, Inc., the maker of Purell® hand sanitizer products, in multiple putative nationwide class actions. Commercial sterilization company defends against putative class actionJones Day is representing a commercial sterilization company in a putative class action seeking medical monitoring damages from Ethylene Oxide exposure at a facility formerly owned by the client. Office retailer obtains dismissal of all claims in putative class actionJones Day represented a leading office retailer in a putative class action and achieved dismissal of all claims with no discovery on the defendant. Couple wins asylum after fleeing persecution for opposing Venezuela's totalitarian regimeOn April 15, Jones Day won asylum for clients F and A, a Venezuelan couple persecuted for their political opposition to the dictatorial regime of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The following represents experience acquired prior to joining Jones Day.
Served as lead counsel for the defendant and successfully moved to dismiss all claims in multiple putative class actions seeking to certify a class of home and condominium sellers challenging legality of fees charged by defendant for disclosure documents in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and subsequently defended dismissal on appeal to the Seventh Circuit.
Served as court-appointed co-lead counsel for the defendants in multidistrict litigation in the Western District of Oklahoma in cases involving recalled washing machines.
Served as lead counsel for the defendants in putative multistate class action in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey involving allegations that icemakers in certain refrigerator models manufactured and distributed by the defendants were defective.
Served as lead counsel for the defendant and successfully moved to strike all class allegations in putative multistate class action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois involving allegations that certain remote controls distributed by the defendant were defective.
Served as lead counsel for the defendant in consolidated consumer class actions in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey involving allegations of defects in drain pumps in certain models of washing machines distributed by the defendant.
Served as lead counsel for the defendant in putative multistate consumer class action filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey alleging that certain refrigerator models distributed by the defendant were falsely designated as compliant with federal ENERGY STAR program.
Served as lead counsel in defense of a food distributor in a purported class action filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois relating to alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act (ICFA).
Served as lead counsel for the defendants and successfully defeated motion to certify California class action filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California alleging false advertising and breach of warranty by Fortune 500 defendant-retailer in regard to sales of certain clothes dryer models.
Served as lead counsel for the defendants and successfully defeated motion to certify a nationwide class and a California-only class of millions of consumers challenging tire warranties provided by a Fortune 500 retailer in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and successfully opposed appeal to the Ninth Circuit.
Served as lead counsel for the defendant and obtained reversal by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals of a district court's order certifying a 29-jurisdiction class action alleging consumer fraud by a Fortune 50 retailer, and subsequently successfully moved for dismissal with prejudice of named plaintiff's claims and obtained a nationwide injunction against future attempts to certify a class based on similar allegations.
Obtained dismissal of a putative class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio brought by physicians against a health insurance provider challenging the insurer's claims handling and reimbursement practices.
Served as lead counsel defending U.S.-based manufacturer of home appliances in multiple cases alleging product defects.
Served as lead counsel in successful defense of a Fortune 500 manufacturer of road markers in multiple product liability cases.
Served as lead counsel for the defendant and achieved a defense verdict on behalf of a debtor bank holding company following an advisory jury trial involving a claim by the FDIC for more than US$500 million.
Served as lead counsel and obtained entry of judgment on the pleadings in favor of chapter 11 debtor in adversary proceeding involving claim to ownership of US$200 million tax refund monies.
Served as lead litigation partner for the debtors in the successful reorganization of an Arizona-based agricultural company with US$300 million in debt.
Served as the lead litigation partner for the debtors in a contested confirmation hearing that resulted in the successful reorganization of a Florida-based homebuilder with claims of more than US$275 million.
Served as lead litigation partner for the debtors in contested confirmation hearings that resulted in the successful reorganization of a Phoenix-based homebuilder with claims of more than US$200 million.
Obtained dismissal by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio of all claims against a health insurance provider, including alleged RICO violations in connection with out-of-network provider reimbursement practices.
Achieved a unanimous defense verdict in a jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio involving a claim to a multimillion-dollar sales commission in connection with the sale of nuclear equipment.
Achieved a directed verdict on a US$1.5 million breach of contract claim in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and successfully defended the verdict on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Served as lead counsel for German airport owner-operator in litigation in the Southern District of New York involving a post-acquisition dispute over ownership of $20 million in tax attributes.
Served as lead counsel for Irish consulting firm in complex litigation involving a U.S. lawsuit, an international arbitration, and an Australian receivership in connection with the sale of a cobalt mining operation in Western Australia to a U.S. metals and mining company.
Served as lead counsel for seller's agent in a post-M&A indemnification dispute relating to release of sale proceeds from the sale of a recycling company.
Achieved a judgment in favor of a public school district in the defense of a competitive bidding lawsuit at the trial level, and successfully defended the judgment on appeal to the Ohio Court of Appeals.
Served on a trial team that was awarded The National Law Journal's Defense Win of the Month and one of the Top Defense Wins of 2001 for a unanimous defense jury verdict on a US$176 million claim in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas.
Represented a leading U.S. manufacturer of athletic shoes and apparel in a resolution of federal trademark, e-commerce, and antitrust litigation.
