“Transportation Group Of The Year: Dykema”

Law360 profiled Dykema’s Automotive and Transportation Industry Group as part of its recognition as a “Practice Group of the Year” in Transportation Law for 2024. Dykema was chosen as one of only four firms recognized in the area of Transportation. This marks the fourth time in the past six years that the firm was named “Practice Group of the Year” in Transportation Law by Law360. 

In the profile “Transportation Group Of The Year: Dykema,” Law360 highlighted Dykema’s significant litigation victories and its role as a trusted advisor to leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers. The article covers:

• Major Litigation Wins: Dykema secured a key appellate victory for Nissan North America, successfully overturning a lower court’s order for a new trial in a high-stakes product liability case. The Texas First District Court of Appeals ruled in Nissan’s favor, reaffirming a jury verdict that rejected claims of a wiring harness defect in a fatal truck fire case.

• Class Action Defense Success: The firm delivered another critical appellate win for Ford Motor Co., persuading the Sixth Circuit to overturn class certification in a lawsuit alleging brake defects in F-150 trucks, a decision that significantly impacted the case’s trajectory.

• Long-Standing Industry Advocacy: Dykema represented Specialty Auto Parts USA Inc. in a decades-long dispute with a competitor, securing a favorable ruling in 2024 that resulted in a $2 million disgorgement order against the opposing party.

Additionally, the profile highlights that Dykema continues to provide strategic counsel on regulatory, transactional, and emerging technology matters, including electric and autonomous vehicle developments. With deep industry experience and a multidisciplinary approach, the firm remains a go-to legal partner for the automotive sector.