Jason Allen

Representative Experience

• Alliance of Auto. Mfrs., Inc. v. Currey, 984 F.Supp.2d 32 (D. Conn. 2013), motion to reopen denied 2014 WL 2219219, affirmed 610 Fed.Appx. 10, 2015 WL 1529018, certiorari denied 136 S.Ct. 1374, 577 U.S. 1193, 194 L.Ed.2d 359. Obtained dismissal of claims brought by Manufacturer trade association that sought to invalidate state warranty reimbursement statute. Argued case on appeal at the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which affirmed district court decision. Briefed opposition to trade association Petition for Certiorari to U.S. Supreme Court.
• Association of Equipment Manufacturers v. Burgum, 495 F.Supp.3d 803 (D.N.D. 2020). Obtained favorable decision on summary judgment defeating several constitutional challenges to North Dakota dealership statutes.
• Successfully represented the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association at the Department of Motor Vehicles in obtaining a decision that enforced the State’s laws and prohibited Tesla from opening a dealership location in the State. Argued on appeal, and successfully obtained decision that affirmed the Department of Motor Vehicles decision.
• Filed suit on behalf of state dealer association against major domestic manufacturer alleging manufacturer violated state warranty reimbursement statutes. Obtained favorable outcome prior to manufacturer responding to Complaint.
• Represented Hyundai dealer in breach of contract action against Hyundai Motor America that resulted in a jury verdict in favor of the dealer for $16,000,000.00.
• Obtained dismissal of claims for declaratory relief, injunctive relief and monetary relief brought against franchised dealership by manufacturer relating to manufacturer audit and warranty reimbursement.
• Obtained favorable decision on behalf of franchised dealership when manufacturer attempted to open a service-only location in dealership’s territory.
• Represented franchise dealership in arbitration seeking specific performance to purchase a new motor vehicle dealership. Obtained favorable decision and award of attorney’s fees.
• Represented franchise dealership in multi-week jury trial regarding manufacturer incentive program and attempt to terminate dealership. The case settled prior to being submitted to the jury.
• Litigated numerous disputes over warranty reimbursement rates paid by manufacturers to their franchised dealerships, which include disputes with GM, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Ford, Nissan and Volvo.
• Litigated numerous disputes over manufacturer attempts to terminate franchised dealerships, which include disputes with GM, Nissan, Hyundai, Audi, FCA, Rolls-Royce, Kia, and Volvo.
• Litigated numerous disputes over manufacturer attempts to add and/or relocate franchised dealerships into existing dealership territory, which include disputes with GM, FCA, Ford, Honda, and Hyundai.

Professional Associations and Memberships

• The Florida Bar
• National Association of Dealer Counsel