D.R. Four Beat Alliance, LLC v. Sierra Production Co.

¶1 Sierra Production Company (Sierra) appeals from a jury verdict which in part awarded $2.5 million dollars in damages to plaintiff D.R. Four Beat Alliance (Four Beat) for a breach of contract claim. Sierra argues that the $2.5 million dollar verdict should be reversed because it is not supported by substantial evidence. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶2 Michael Siemer (Siemer) and Gary McDermott (McDermott) had previously conducted business dealings together in the 1980’s. In July 2000, they crossed paths again when both were vacationing near West…