Bainbridge hired the architectural firm of Seymour, Shaefer , and Lashutke to draw up plans for the alteration of Bainbridge's of fice building in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The plans called for the removal of the paneling in parts of the building and its replacement with Maxwell-Plus, a new, more dura ble material. Maxwell-Plus was specifically recommended by the architects as the best product on the market.
From the beginning, the contractor had difficulty with the installation of Maxwell-Plus. In addition, two months after the work was completed, the new paneling began to deteriorate rapidly. Investigation indicated that Seymour, Shaefer , and Lashutke had failed to consider the dry, arid climate of Albuquerque, for which Maxwell-Plus was totally unsuit able.
Bainbridge had to have the paneling replaced at a cost of $122,532. Sub sequently, he sued the architects. Seymour, Shaefer , and Lashutke argued that they were not liable to Bainbridge because the total value of the building had not been altered by their alleged error. Were the architects correct? Explain.