1)Metal made a contract to design a new earth-moving vehicle for Lamar, Inc.Metal was depending on the genius of Sam, the head of its research department, to design the new vehicle.Shortly after the contract was made, Sam was killed in a horrific gardening accident.Metal was not able to design the vehicle without Sam.Lamar sued Metal for damages and breach.Metal argues their duty to perform was discharged.Are they correct?

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