Negligent Misrepresentation Claim Does Not Allege Property Damage, Barring Coverage

Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii | December 18, 2017 The Tennessee Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s determination that the seller’s alleged negligent misrepresentation regarding the propensity of the property to flood was covered. Erie Ins. Exh. v. Maxwell, 2017 Tenn. App. LEXIS 746 (Tenn. Ct. App. Nov. 15, 2017). The Chapmans purchased… Continue reading Negligent Misrepresentation Claim Does Not Allege Property Damage, Barring Coverage

Under The Right Circumstances, There Are Advantages To Pleading Negligent Misrepresentation Against An Insurer In California

Joshua Haffner | Haffner Law | June 20, 2016 During an insurance claim, insureds are sometimes given incorrect information by the insurance company and its agents. Among other things, these misstatements may relate to the terms and requirements of the policy, the safety of the premises, or how repairs must be handled.  False statements made… Continue reading Under The Right Circumstances, There Are Advantages To Pleading Negligent Misrepresentation Against An Insurer In California

Pennsylvania Superior Court Holds that Economic Loss Doctrine Does Not Shield Design Professionals from Liability for Faulty Information Implicitly Represented in Design Documents

Michael P. Cotton | K&L Gates | February 29, 2016 In its July 8, 2015 opinion, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania held that design professionals are potentially subject to liability for negligent misrepresentation claims when it is alleged that their design documents negligently included false information via implicit representations.  Gongloff Contracting, L.L.C. v. L. Robert… Continue reading Pennsylvania Superior Court Holds that Economic Loss Doctrine Does Not Shield Design Professionals from Liability for Faulty Information Implicitly Represented in Design Documents

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