Abbott v. Amoco Oil Co.

PRESIDING JUSTICE INGLIS

delivered the opinion of the court:

In this case, a large group of gasoline retailers (the dealers) who sell Amoco brand products sued Amoco alleging breach of contract. Specifically, the dealers claimed that Amoco violated express promises it made to them in conjunction with Amoco’s “Discount for Cash” program, that Amoco, alternatively, violated the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing with regard to gasoline pricing, and that Amoco breached either its express or implied obligations with regard to the rent it charged the dealers. The circuit court of Du…