CClaimWatch
Defense counsel in 5 cases

Ian Kennedy Edwards

Klein Thomas Lee & Fresard

Address of record
89 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236, 248-509-9272
Email
ian.edwards@kleinthomaslaw.com
Phone
(248) 509-9272

Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.

5
Cases tracked
3 active · 2 settled
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Plaintiff-side recovery
Disclosed settlement funds
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Defense-side exposure
Resolved in settlements
0
Cases with values
of 5 tracked

Case history

Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.

Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Williams v. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

A proposed class action against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been filed in federal court. The specific allegations are not detailed in the available docket information, but the case appears to concern automotive-related claims that may affect ordinary vehicle owners or consumers.

Filed
October 14, 2025
Represents
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Honda Motor Fraud Class Action

A proposed consolidated class action was filed against American Honda Motor Co., Inc. by multiple individual plaintiffs. The nature of suit is other fraud, suggesting allegations of deceptive or fraudulent conduct. The case appears to involve consumers who purchased or leased Honda vehicles, though specific allegations are not detailed in the caption or docket text.

Filed
December 6, 2024
Represents
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

American Honda Product Liability Class Action

This is a proposed class action against American Honda Motor Company, Inc., apparently concerning product liability or contract claims related to a consumer product. The allegations have not been proven, and the provided docket text only discusses procedural scheduling matters, not the specific product defect or claims.

Filed
November 12, 2024
Represents
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
Defense counselSettled — accepting claims

Dodge Sliding Door Latch Settlement

FCA US sold 2017-2018 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles equipped with rear power sliding doors that allegedly had defective lock actuators and latches that would fail and lose locking/unlocking capability. FCA US denies the defect exists and has not been found liable. The parties settled to avoid lengthy litigation.

Claim deadline
Represents
FCA US LLC
Defense counselSettled — claims closed

Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel EGR Cooler Settlement

FCA US sold Model Year 2014-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Trucks with defective Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) coolers that crack due to thermal fatigue, causing coolant leaks that can lead to combustion in the intake manifold and vehicle fires. FCA US denies liability but has agreed to settle to avoid litigation.

Claim deadline
May 16, 2026
Represents
FCA US LLC

“Recovery” and “exposure” refer to total disclosed settlement funds in associated cases, not money personally won or lost by an attorney. Settlements generally resolve disputed allegations without a finding that either side won. Data comes from public court dockets and may be incomplete.