Perfection Corp. v. Lochinvar Corp.

PRESIDING JUSTICE CAMPBELL

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendants-counterclaimants A.O. Smith Corporation, American Water Heater Company, Bradford White Corporation, Lochinvar Corporation, and Rheem Manufacturing Company (collectively Tank Manufacturers) appeal from entry of summary judgment in favor of plaintiff, Perfection Corporation (Perfection), on their claim alleging lost profits as a result of damage to their business reputations in connection with the purchase of an allegedly defective water heater component. On appeal, the Tank Manufacturers contend that: (1) the trial court…