Venture Associates Corp. v. Zenith Data Systems Corp.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ASPEN, Chief Judge:

Plaintiff Venture Associates Corporation (“Venture”) originally brought this action against Zenith Data Systems Corporation (“Zenith”) for breach of contract, but on remand from the Seventh Circuit we are left with only a claim that Zenith breached a preliminary agreement to bargain in good faith. Presently before us is Zenith’s motion for summary judgment on the issue of damages. For the reasons set forth above, defendant’s motion is granted in part and denied in part.

I. Background1

This case arises out of a business transaction gone awry.…