Modern Railways Co. operates a cargo railroad service between New York and Boston. A train owned by Modern Railways derails due to a rare maintenance problem. The train collides with a delivery truck owned by CraftCo, shattering $100,000 worth of porcelain inside. If CraftCo sues Modern Railways Co. for negligence, CraftCo may be able to recover:

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Tianna Briggs

27 September, 23:47

Modern Railways Co. operates a cargo railroad service between New York and Boston. A train owned by Modern Railways derails due to a rare maintenance problem. The train collides with a delivery truck owned by CraftCo, shattering $100,000 worth of porcelain inside. If CraftCo sues Modern Railways Co. for negligence, CraftCo may be able to recover:

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Lincoln Cochran · Answer 1

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Craft Co may be able to recover Special damages. Special damages can be claimed when there is a breach of contact and special damages are financially compensate the injured person for losses suffered due to defendant's actions. Special damages are out of pocket damages that can be determined by adding together all the plaintiff's losses that can be quantified.