Renee Deborah Smith
Kirkland and Ellis LLP
- Address of record
- 333 West Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-862-2000
- rdsmith@kirkland.com
- Phone
- (312) 862-2000
- Fax
- Fax 312-862-2200
Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.
Case history
Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.
Barba v. General Motors – Fraud Class Action
This putative class action against General Motors alleges fraud, though specific details are limited from the available docket information. The case was filed in federal court and appears to concern potential consumer harm related to General Motors vehicles or services. Further details about the nature of the alleged fraud would typically emerge as the complaint is developed and initial filings are made.
- Filed
- February 18, 2026
- Represents
- General Motors LLC
GM Engine Litigation Settlement
General Motors sold 2011-2014 Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks and SUVs with LC9 5.3-liter V8 engines that allegedly contain a defective piston assembly. The defect causes excessive engine wear, oil consumption, spark plug fouling, rough idling, check engine lights, and potential engine damage. GM denies any wrongdoing or that the vehicles are defective.
- Settlement fund
- $150M
- Claim deadline
- Represents
- General Motors 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.