Don L. Cooney, Inc. v. Star Iron & Steel Co.

In early 1970, Don L. Cooney, Inc., contacted Star Iron and Steel Co. concerning modification of a hoist to be used in constructing the Dent Bridge at the Dworshak *121Reservoir in Idaho. Several letters passed between the parties, one of which contained a disclaimer of warranty liability. In June of 1970, the exchange of correspondence ceased when Cooney notified Star to stop work on the proposed modification.

In November of 1970, Cooney again contacted Star concerning modification of the hoist, this time for construction of the Grandad Bridge. The specifications were altogether different from…