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Alpine Industries, Inc. v. Gohl
Citation:
637 P.2d 998, 30 Wn.App. 750 (Wash. App. 1981)Facts
In July 1977, Alpine Industries contracted with Gohl for the construction of a new manufacturing plant to meet growing demand for its products. The plant was scheduled for completion by early February, but construction delays pushed occupancy to late May. During this delay, Alpine operated at full capacity in its existing facility but was unable to meet customer demands due to inadequate manufacturing, storage, and shipping facilities. Alpine presented evidence that orders were canceled and customers switched to other suppliers because Alpine could not meet delivery schedules or provide consistent quality. Alpine’s expert witness calculated lost profits at $329,499 by comparing Alpine’s market share before and after the delay. The jury awarded Alpine $164,749.50 for lost profits and $88,500 for construction defects in the completed building. The trial judge later granted Gohl’s motion for judgment n.o.v. on the lost profits award but denied the motion regarding construction defects.
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