Extrudo Film Corp. v. Beck Electric Construction, Inc.

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

The Extrudo Film Corporation (“Extrudo”) entered into a contract with Beck Electric Construction, Inc. (“Beck”) for the installation of a transformer station. While the transformer was being energized after installation, the transformer failed, causing damage to Extrudo. Extrudo brought an action of assumpsit against Beck and in an amended complaint alleged that the damage to the transformer was caused by Beck’s breach of the installation contract.

In its answer, Beck denied that it had violated its contract and set out in new matter that Extrudo’s loss was due to alleged…