S. M. Wilson & Co. v. Prepakt Concrete Co.

The plaintiff-appellee, S. M. Wilson & Co., a general contractor on a construction project for an addition to the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Granite City, Illinois, brought a contract action based upon the theory of promissory estoppel against the defendant-appellant, The Prepakt Concrete Company, a subcontractor specializing in foundation work. The defendant-appellant denied the existence of any contractual obligation and refused to perform. The plaintiff-appellee contracted with another foundation work subcontractor at an increased cost. Damages sought were the difference between the bid…