Mid-Western Electric, Inc. v. DeWild Grant Reckert & Associates Co.

WUEST, Justice.

The engineering firm of DeWild Grant Reckert & Associates (DGR) prepared specifications for and advised the Guard concerning the installation of a fire detection and suppression system to be installed at the Air National Guard’s base in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mid-Western Electric, Inc. (Mid-Western), the electrical subcontractor for the project, alleged DGR was professionally negligent after the equipment Mid-Western installed was rejected as not conforming to specifications. The jury found DGR liable. DGR claims seven errors which we address seriatim. We reverse.

FACTS

DGR…