Two Rivers Co. v. Curtiss Breeding Service

624 F.2d 1242 (5th Cir. 1980)

Facts

Two Rivers (P) purchased bull semen from Curtiss (D) for breeding. Four calves born from the semen died from a disease known as syndactylism. P claimed damage to the reputation of its entire herd, including those calves not produced with D's semen, and the four born with the defect. P sued under strict liability and implied warranty. The jury awarded damages to P. D appealed.