Hall v. Puget Sound Bridge & Dry Dock Co.

Plaintiffs, a father and son partnership, are contractors engaged in heavy construction work, and defendant, a corporation, is the owner and operator of a rock quarry in the Seattle area commonly known as the Riverton Quarry.

In June, 1960, plaintiffs were the successful bidders on a United States Navy contract for the construction of jet aircraft power check facilities at Ault Field, Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington. The facilities to be installed included several large slabs of heat resistant concrete. Contract specifications required that the heat resistant concrete should attain a…