Section 18.21 Interruption of Business and Loss of Profits

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E. (§18.21) Interruption of Business and Loss of Profits

Damage to property can cause disruptions that hurt a business’s bottom line. But anticipated profits of a commercial business generally are too remote and speculative to warrant recovery under Missouri law. An established business that is interrupted by a tortfeasor may be able to recover prospective profits, though proof of the damages is difficult. The two primary requirements are:

1. reasonable certainty that the profits would have been realized...