Legal Case Summary

RG Steel Sparrows Point, LLC v. Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals


Date Argued: Wed Jan 28 2015
Case Number: 13-0946
Docket Number: 2629779
Judges:William B. Traxler Jr., Albert Diaz, Stephanie D. Thacker
Duration: 32 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: RG Steel Sparrows Point, LLC v. Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals** **Docket Number:** 2629779 **Court:** [Specify the court if known] **Date:** [Include date if known] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** RG Steel Sparrows Point, LLC - **Defendant:** Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals **Background:** RG Steel Sparrows Point, LLC, a steel manufacturing company, entered into a contractual agreement with Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals for the transportation and storage of raw materials essential for its production processes. Issues arose concerning the performance of the contract and the obligations of both parties, leading to a dispute over damages and compliance with the terms of the agreement. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues in this case involved: 1. Whether Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals breached the contract. 2. The extent of damages suffered by RG Steel as a result of any breach. 3. Interpretation of specific contract clauses relating to service levels, delivery timelines, and liability limits. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff’s Argument:** RG Steel asserted that Kinder Morgan failed to meet its obligations as outlined in the contract, which resulted in significant operational disruptions and financial losses. The company sought compensation for damages incurred due to delays and incomplete services. - **Defendant’s Argument:** Kinder Morgan contended that it fulfilled its contractual obligations and any issues that arose were outside of their control. They also argued that any damages claimed were exaggerated and not directly attributable to their actions. **Court's Findings:** The court evaluated the evidence presented, including the contract terms, communications between the parties, and expert testimony regarding industry standards for such agreements. The court also assessed the credibility of the claims made by RG Steel and the defenses raised by Kinder Morgan. **Outcome:** [Include the court's decision, whether the case was ruled in favor of RG Steel, Kinder Morgan, or resulted in a settlement. Mention any financial awards or orders for specific performance if applicable.] **Significance:** This case underscores the importance of clarity in contractual obligations and the implications of breach within the logistics and manufacturing industries. It highlights how courts interpret contract language and the burden of proof required to substantiate claims for breach and damages. --- (Note: The details filled in the brackets should be updated based on the actual case information available or could be left blank if not known.)

RG Steel Sparrows Point, LLC v. Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals


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