Accutool Precision Machining, Inc. v. Denver Metal Finishing

SMITH, Judge.

Accutool Precision Machining, Inc., in the process of manufacturing certain precision aircraft parts, contracted with Denver Met*863al Finishing to have the parts anodized as the final step in their manufacture. Anodizing is a process whereby the surfaces of metal parts are hardened and oxidized to make them resistant to corrosion. During the anodizing process, Denver Metal allowed or caused the surfaces of Accutool’s parts to become burned and pitted, thereby rendering them valueless. Accutool sued, and at the conclusion of a trial to the court was awarded damages. Denver Metal…