Kennard, J. Todd

Current Employment Position(s)

Partner

Lawyer Overview

Todd Kennard represents clients in class actions and complex commercial litigation, including distributor/franchisor matters, securities cases, and consumer cases in various states and jurisdictions throughout the United States. He also represents clients involved in contract disputes, fraud, construction claims, accidents, and many other litigation matters. Todd has taken and defended more than 100 depositions of experts or other witnesses working in the fields of accounting, securities issues, marketing, statistics, disease causation, medical science, epidemiology, warnings, and other areas.

Todd's recent representations include General Motors in matters related to dealer litigation, including terminations and purchase agreements. He also has represented clients in securities matters, including pension fund litigation related to the AOL/Time Warner merger. Todd has served as chief trial counsel before courts and administrative law judges in a number of jurisdictions and forums, and he has handled and been involved in appellate proceedings at the state and federal court levels, including as lead counsel in the Ohio Supreme Court.

Todd is a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and is a member of the Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations. He is coordinator of the New Lawyers Group in the Columbus Office.

Areas of Practice

• Trial Practice
• Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement
• Class Action Litigation
• Franchising & Distribution
• Shareholder Derivative Actions
• Automotive
• Commercial Disputes
• Consumer Fraud & Warranty Litigation

Representative Cases

• AEPES and AEP involved in action concerning natural-gas derivatives transactions governed by ISDA Master Agreement , (2009)
• Cardinal Health resolves securities class action, ERISA class action and shareholder derivative actions , (2009)
• Chrysler sold to Fiat-led "New Chrysler" after historic court proceedings , (2009)
• Cleveland Bar Association successfully defends challenge to disciplinary rule related to attorney's fee disputes
• Dell obtains dismissal of securities litigation , (2009)
• General Motors obtains dismissal of all claims in dealership lawsuit
• General Motors obtains jury verdict in case brought by Andy Buick , (2009)
• GM challenges constitutionality of statutory regulatory scheme , (2009)
• GM obtains dismissal of case by dealer alleging coercive acts and bad faith
• GM obtains summary judgment in $10 million breach of contract lawsuit , (2009)
• GM obtains summary judgment relating to state franchise statute and common law claims , (2009)
• GM prevails in 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in lawsuit brought by former dealer
• GM successfully defeats RICO claims brought by dealer in 4th Circuit Court of Appeals , (2009)
• R.J. Reynolds obtains defense verdict in RICO jury trial
• R.J. Reynolds obtains Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal of product liability claims
• R.J. Reynolds obtains summary judgment in product liability and wrongful death case , (2009)
• R.J. Reynolds prevails in Sixth Circuit appeal of dismissal of product liability claims , (2009)
• R.J. Reynolds wins dismissal of class action filed by trustees
• Saturn Distribution obtains dismissal of appeal and multiple requests for temporary restraining order
• Standard Insurance defends against Gromada's denial of benefits case
• Standard Insurance defends against Keefe's denial of benefits case
• Time Warner resolves securities litigation involving AOL’s revenues
• Toyota settles putative class action claims
• UBS Paine Webber dismissal of state and federal securities actions affirmed on appeal , (2009)

West Practice Categories

Bankruptcy Litigation, Business & Commercial Law, Capital Markets, Class Actions, Collections & Repossessions, Commercial Leasing, Commodities, Complex Litigation, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Claims Court, Federal Trial Practice, Foreign Investment, Franchising, International Trade Litigation, International Transactions, Joint Ventures, Lemon Law, Litigation & Appeals, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Military & Veterans Appeals, Multidistrict Litigation, Patent Litigation, Private Placements, Public Offerings, Secured Transactions, Securities Fraud & Insider Trading, Securities Law, Securities Regulation, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Tax Litigation, Transactions, Uniform Commercial Code, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, US Supreme Court, Warranties

Bar Admissions

• Ohio

Education

• Harvard University
• U.S. Military Academy

Published Works

• Automotive Alert: Appellate Court Rejects Oral Dealership Claim, 2010
• Automotive Alert: Recall Letter and Correspondence Do Not Save Design Defect Claims Against Ford From Statute of Limitations, 2010
• Automotive Alert: Federal Court Rejects Offer of "Next" Dealership Claims, 2010
• The Alvord Decision: Why Periodic Review of Insurance Policies Is a Must for Franchisors, LJN's Franchising Business & Law Alert, Vol. 16, No. 6, 2010
• Appellate Court Declines Look at Subjective 'Good Faith' in Contract, LJN's Franchising Business & Law Alert, Vol. 16, Number 3, 2009
• New "Dualing" Amendments to Dealer-Protection Laws Pass Legislatures, LJN Franchising Business & Law Alert, 2009
• New Class Actions Targeting ATM Operators Alleging Failure to Comply with ATM Notice Requirements, 2009
• MO Supreme Court Denies Auto Dealer’s 'Bad Faith' Statutory Claim, LJN's Franchising Business & Law Alert, Vol. 15, Number 9, 2009
• The Best Defense In a Securities Case May Be a Good Offense: Going On The Attack, Securities and Shareholder Litigation & SEC Enforcement News, 2009
• Defending A Whistleblower Claim Under Sarbanes-Oxley: The Employee's Burden, Securities and Shareholder Litigation & SEC Enforcement News, 2009
• Contributor, How to Fix the U.S. Auto Industry: A Dealership Perspective, Franchising Business & Law Alert, Volume 15, Number 5, 2009
• Auto Dealer Can Bring 'Bad Faith' Statutory Claim, Franchising Business & Law Alert, Volume 15, Number 4, 2009
• Appellate Court Says Waiver Enforceable, Notwithstanding Statute, Franchising Business & Law Alert, Volume 15, Number 3, 2008
• Franchisors May Have Standing to Seek to Quash Subpoenas Directed to Third Parties, LJN's Franchising Business & Law Alert, 2008
• Procedures for Appeals, Where to Appeal Ohio Administrative Agency Cases, Ohio Lawyer, The Ohio State Bar Association Member Magazine, 2007

Address

P.O. Box 165017
325 John H. McConnell Boulevard
Suite 600
Columbus, OH 43216-5017

Phones

1.614.281.3989 (Business Phone)

Faxes

1.614.461.4198 (Business Fax)

Emails

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Websites

http://www.jonesday.com