The Bridge Engineering Company contracted to build a bridge between a suburb and the downtown of a medium-sized town. For years the two communities were joined by a one-lane bridge, and this new, four-lane bridge was a major improvement. Indeed, as a result of the new bridge, a local contractor began building a new housing project of 30 homes. Just before the first home sales were made, a major defect was discovered in the bridge design that meant that the bridge would be unusable for at least two years. Residents would be forced to use a lengthy detour that added approximately 30 minutes to the average drive between suburb and downtown, where the majority of the residents worked. The market for the new housing project immediately collapsed, and the contractor was unable to sell any houses. The contractor is considering litigation but realizes that she has no claim in contract against the engineering company. Are there any alternatives? Explain.