The AM/PM Franchise association was a group of 150 owners of ARCO Mini-Market franchises in Pennsylvania and New York. Each owner had an agreement to operate a gas station and mini-market, obtaining all gasoline, food, and other products from ARCO. The association sued, claiming that ARCO had experimented with its formula for unleaded gasoline, using oxinol, and that the poor-quality gas had caused serious engine problems and a steep drop in customers. The association demanded
(1) Lost profits for gasoline sales,
(2) Lost profits for food and other items, and
(3) Loss of goodwill.
The trial court dismissed the case, ruling that the plaintiff’s claims were too speculative, and the association appealed. Please rule.