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The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment in favor of Fasa Friction Laboratories on its breach of contract counterclaim against Brake Check. The jury found Brake Check materially breached the agreement by failing to pay for goods and that Brake Check's performance was not excused.
Business Contract Dispute Results in $253,550 Award
This case involved a contract dispute between two companies: Brake Check (an auto service company) and FASA Friction Laboratories (a parts supplier). Brake Check sued FASA Friction, but FASA fought back with their own claim, arguing that Brake Check had broken their contract by failing to pay for goods they had received.
The court sided completely with FASA Friction Laboratories. A jury found that Brake Check had seriously violated their contract by not paying for the products they ordered and received. Brake Check couldn't provide a valid excuse for why they stopped making payments. The appellate court upheld this decision and awarded FASA Friction $253,550.61 in damages.
What This Means for Workers:
While this was a business-to-business dispute, it demonstrates an important principle that also protects workers: contracts must be honored by both parties. Just as companies can't avoid paying their suppliers without consequences, employers cannot break employment contracts or fail to pay workers what they're owed. Courts take contract violations seriously and will award damages when one party fails to meet their obligations. This legal protection extends to employment agreements, wage payments, and other workplace contracts.
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