11.4.3.4 Lost Profits — Collateral Sales is a type of economic damages claim in which a plaintiff seeks to recover the profits they would have earned had it not been for the defendant's wrongful acts. This type of claim is commonly used when a plaintiff's business operations have been adversely impacted as a result of the defendant's actions, such as in cases of breach of contract, unfair competition, or tortious interference. Types of 11.4.3.4 Lost Profits — Collateral Sales claims include lost sales, lost profits, reduced profits, and lost opportunities. Lost sales refers to the profits that would have been generated from sales that were not made due to the defendant's wrongful acts, while lost profits refer to the profits that would have been generated from sales that were made but at a reduced rate due to the defendant's actions. Reduced profits refer to the profits that would have been generated from sales that were made but at a reduced rate due to the defendant's actions, and lost opportunities refer to potential profits that were not realized due to the defendant's wrongful acts.