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negligent misrepresentation claim in Colorado

20 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2026 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Colorado courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (20)

CaseFollowedCited
Allen v. Steelegreen
colo · 2011 · cited in 4 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2024
2 sentences

2024Allen v. Steele , 252 P.3d 476, 482 (Colo. 2011). ¶ 34 But even when the plaintiff sufficiently pleads a negligent misrepresentation claim, the economic loss rule may bar it .

2024Allen v. Steele , 252 P.3d 476, 482 (Colo. 2011). ¶ 34 But even when the plaintiff sufficiently pleads a negligent misrepresentation claim, the economic loss rule may bar it .

34
Keller v. A.O. Smith Harvestore Products, Inc.green
colo · 1991 · cited in 3 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2008–2016
2 sentences

2016We rejected the manufacturer's argument, concluding that a negligent misrepresentation claim was not based on the contract itself-fully integrated or not-but on "principles of duty and reasonable conduct." Id. at 78 .

2013Id. ¶ 22 The supreme court did not evaluate whether the negligent misrepresentation claim was independent of a contract claim because the alleged misrepresentations related to1 claims intended to induce action—to purchase the farm equipment—not, as here, to a promise to perform duties in three service contracts.

23
Kaufman v. I-Stat Corp.green
nj · 2000 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
2 sentences

2008Litig., 154 F.R.D. 265, 267 (D.Colo.1994) (“No Colorado court has applied the fraud-on-the market theory to a negligent misrepresentation claim.”); see also Kaufman v. i-Stat Corp., 165 N.J. 94, 109 , 754 A.2d 1188, 1196 (2000) (rejecting fraud on the market as a means of proving reliance in a common law fraud action).

2008Litig., 154 F.R.D. 265, 267 (D.Colo.1994) (“No Colorado court has applied the fraud-on-the market theory to a negligent misrepresentation claim.”); see also Kaufman v. i-Stat Corp., 165 N.J. 94, 109 , 754 A.2d 1188, 1196 (2000) (rejecting fraud on the market as a means of proving reliance in a common law fraud action).

22
In re Synergen, Inc. Securities Litigationgreen
cod · 1994 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
2 sentences

2009Litig., 154 F.R.D. 265, 267 (D.Colo.1994) ("[njo Colorado court has applied the fraud-on-the market theory to a negligent misrepresentation claim"). *381 We are also persuaded by a variety of state cases that have similarly rejected the invitation to apply a fraud on the market theory to presume reliance and causation in common law fraud or statutory deceit lawsuits.

2008Litig., 154 F.R.D. 265, 267 (D.Colo.1994) (“No Colorado court has applied the fraud-on-the market theory to a negligent misrepresentation claim.”); see also Kaufman v. i-Stat Corp., 165 N.J. 94, 109 , 754 A.2d 1188, 1196 (2000) (rejecting fraud on the market as a means of proving reliance in a common law fraud action).

22
Sheffield Services Co. v. Trowbridgegreen
coloctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Co. v. Trowbridge, 211 P.3d 714, 726 (Colo. App. 2009), overruled on other grounds by Weinstein v. Colborne Foodbotics, LLC, 2013 CO 33 .

11
Mehaffy, Rider, Windholz & Wilson v. Central Bank Denver, N.A.green
colo · 1995 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Bank Denver, N.A., 892 P.2d 230, 237 (Colo.1995) (For a negligent misrepresentation claim, which similarly requires a material existing fact, "the misrepresentation must be of a material fact that presently exists or has existed in the past."). 82 Because Centura did not have a duty to disclose the fact that it would pursue payment through its lien against any settlement with the tortfeasors, the district court properly dismissed the Wainscotts' claim for - fraudulent concealment.

11
Brody v. Bockgreen
colo · 1995 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Id. at 71 ; see also Brody, 897 P.2d at 776 (distinguishing between a promise to perform and a promise intending to induce reasonable reliance and action on the part of the promisee). 3 ¶ 23 Accepting Van Rees’s position would frustrate the purpose of the economic loss rule.

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High Country Movin', Inc. v. U.S. West Direct Co.green
coloctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012No. 10CA1320, Aug. 4, 2011) (cert. granted May 29, 2012). 172 "[Thhe tort doctrine of negligent misrepresentation applies only when there has been a misrepresentation of an existing fact. ..." High Country Movin', Inc. v. U.S. West Direct Co., 839 P.2d 469, 471 (Colo.App.1992).

11
Cyprus Amax Minerals Co. v. Lexington Insurance Co.green
colo · 2003 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Cyprus, 74 P.3d at 301 ; Bentley, 953 P.2d at 1300 .

11
Hart v. Ed-Ley Corp.green
coloctapp · 1971 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009See Hart v. Ed-Ley Corp., 482 P.2d 421 (Colo.App.1971) (not published pursuant to CAR. 35(F) ) (purchaser with fifteen years experience in real estate investment could not complain of inadvertent false property tax statements given to him by vendors because purchaser had full and ample opportunity to make his own independent investigation).

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White v. BDO Seidman, LLPgreen
gactapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See, e.g., Mirkin v. Wasserman, 5 Cal.4th 1082 , 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 101 , 858 P.2d 568, 579-80 (1993) (doctrine cannot be applied to common law deceit and negligent misrepresentation claims in a securities action); Gaffin v. Teledyne, Inc., 611 A.2d 467, 474-75 (Del.1992) (refusing to apply theory to state law fraud claims); White v. BDO Seidman, LLP, 249 Ga.App. 668 , 549 S.E.2d 490, 493 (2001) (presumption of reliance inapplicable to negligent misrepresentation claim); Oliveira v. Amoco Oil Co., 201 Ill.2d 134 , 267 Ill.Dec. 14 , 776 N.E.2d 151, 161-64 (2002) (a presumption of reliance theory wo

2009See, e.g., Mirkin v. Wasserman, 5 Cal.4th 1082 , 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 101 , 858 P.2d 568, 579-80 (1993) (doctrine cannot be applied to common law deceit and negligent misrepresentation claims in a securities action); Gaffin v. Teledyne, Inc., 611 A.2d 467, 474-75 (Del.1992) (refusing to apply theory to state law fraud claims); White v. BDO Seidman, LLP, 249 Ga.App. 668 , 549 S.E.2d 490, 493 (2001) (presumption of reliance inapplicable to negligent misrepresentation claim); Oliveira v. Amoco Oil Co., 201 Ill.2d 134 , 267 Ill.Dec. 14 , 776 N.E.2d 151, 161-64 (2002) (a presumption of reliance theory wo

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Mirkin v. Wassermangreen
cal · 1993 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See, e.g., Mirkin v. Wasserman, 5 Cal.4th 1082 , 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 101 , 858 P.2d 568, 579-80 (1993) (doctrine cannot be applied to common law deceit and negligent misrepresentation claims in a securities action); Gaffin v. Teledyne, Inc., 611 A.2d 467, 474-75 (Del.1992) (refusing to apply theory to state law fraud claims); White v. BDO Seidman, LLP, 249 Ga.App. 668 , 549 S.E.2d 490, 493 (2001) (presumption of reliance inapplicable to negligent misrepresentation claim); Oliveira v. Amoco Oil Co., 201 Ill.2d 134 , 267 Ill.Dec. 14 , 776 N.E.2d 151, 161-64 (2002) (a presumption of reliance theory wo

2009See, e.g., Mirkin v. Wasserman, 5 Cal.4th 1082 , 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 101 , 858 P.2d 568, 579-80 (1993) (doctrine cannot be applied to common law deceit and negligent misrepresentation claims in a securities action); Gaffin v. Teledyne, Inc., 611 A.2d 467, 474-75 (Del.1992) (refusing to apply theory to state law fraud claims); White v. BDO Seidman, LLP, 249 Ga.App. 668 , 549 S.E.2d 490, 493 (2001) (presumption of reliance inapplicable to negligent misrepresentation claim); Oliveira v. Amoco Oil Co., 201 Ill.2d 134 , 267 Ill.Dec. 14 , 776 N.E.2d 151, 161-64 (2002) (a presumption of reliance theory wo

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Oliveira v. Amoco Oil Co.green
ill · 2002 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See, e.g., Mirkin v. Wasserman, 5 Cal.4th 1082 , 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 101 , 858 P.2d 568, 579-80 (1993) (doctrine cannot be applied to common law deceit and negligent misrepresentation claims in a securities action); Gaffin v. Teledyne, Inc., 611 A.2d 467, 474-75 (Del.1992) (refusing to apply theory to state law fraud claims); White v. BDO Seidman, LLP, 249 Ga.App. 668 , 549 S.E.2d 490, 493 (2001) (presumption of reliance inapplicable to negligent misrepresentation claim); Oliveira v. Amoco Oil Co., 201 Ill.2d 134 , 267 Ill.Dec. 14 , 776 N.E.2d 151, 161-64 (2002) (a presumption of reliance theory wo

2009See, e.g., Mirkin v. Wasserman, 5 Cal.4th 1082 , 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 101 , 858 P.2d 568, 579-80 (1993) (doctrine cannot be applied to common law deceit and negligent misrepresentation claims in a securities action); Gaffin v. Teledyne, Inc., 611 A.2d 467, 474-75 (Del.1992) (refusing to apply theory to state law fraud claims); White v. BDO Seidman, LLP, 249 Ga.App. 668 , 549 S.E.2d 490, 493 (2001) (presumption of reliance inapplicable to negligent misrepresentation claim); Oliveira v. Amoco Oil Co., 201 Ill.2d 134 , 267 Ill.Dec. 14 , 776 N.E.2d 151, 161-64 (2002) (a presumption of reliance theory wo

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Gaffin v. Teledyne, Inc.green
del · 1992 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009See, e.g., Mirkin v. Wasserman, 5 Cal.4th 1082 , 23 Cal.Rptr.2d 101 , 858 P.2d 568, 579-80 (1993) (doctrine cannot be applied to common law deceit and negligent misrepresentation claims in a securities action); Gaffin v. Teledyne, Inc., 611 A.2d 467, 474-75 (Del.1992) (refusing to apply theory to state law fraud claims); White v. BDO Seidman, LLP, 249 Ga.App. 668 , 549 S.E.2d 490, 493 (2001) (presumption of reliance inapplicable to negligent misrepresentation claim); Oliveira v. Amoco Oil Co., 201 Ill.2d 134 , 267 Ill.Dec. 14 , 776 N.E.2d 151, 161-64 (2002) (a presumption of reliance theory wo

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BRW, Inc. v. Dufficy & Sons, Inc.green
colo · 2004 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See BRW, 99 P.3d at 75 ; Keller, 819 P.2d at 72 ("[A] contracting party's negligent misrepresentation of material facts prior to the execution of an agreement may provide the basis for an independent tort claim asserted by a party detrimentally relying on such negligent misrepresentations."). *392 E.

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Rissler & McMurry Co. v. Sheridan Area Water Supply Joint Powers Boardgreen
wyo · 1996 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Scott Co., 882 P.2d at 1006 (holding that the economic loss rule barred plaintiff's claim for negligent misrepresentation); Rissler, 929 P.2d at 1235 (holding that a construction contractor could not sue the project engineer for negligent misrepresentation because of the economic loss rule).

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Jardel Enterprises, Inc. v. Triconsultants, Inc.green
coloctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004It reasons that, quoting from Jardel Enter., Inc. v. Triconsultants, Inc., 770 P.2d 1301, 1305 (Colo.App.1988), "Lif a negligent misrepresentation claim were dismissed only because recovery is sought for 'economic loss' and because the representations were made 'in the course of rendering a service pursuant to a contract, nothing would be left of the tort of negligent misrepresentation." Dufficy also relies on Keller v. A.O.

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Wolther v. Schaarschmidtgreen
coloctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997See Wolther v. Schaarschmidt, 738 P.2d 25 (Colo.App.1986).

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Duyck v. Tualatin Valley Irrigation Districtgreen
or · 1987 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See Duyck v. Tualatin Valley Irrigation District, 304 Or. 151 , 742 P.2d 1176 (1987); Hall v. Romero, 141 Ariz. 120 , 685 P.2d 757 (Ariz.App.1984).

1989See Duyck v. Tualatin Valley Irrigation District, 304 Or. 151 , 742 P.2d 1176 (1987); Hall v. Romero, 141 Ariz. 120 , 685 P.2d 757 (Ariz.App.1984).

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Persichini v. Brad Ragan, Inc.green
colo · 1987 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989See Persichini v. Brad Ragan, Inc., 735 P.2d 168 (Colo.1987) (an action on the case includes an action for negligence).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Colorado Pool Systems, Inc. v. Scottsdale Insurance Co. green
coloctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2026Co., 2012 COA 178, ¶ 58 . ¶ 19 The Mayfields received a physical copy of their policy in 2019 when they switched from MetLife to Progressive, and again in 2020 and 2021.

12026–2026
Weinstein v. Colborne Foodbotics, LLC green
colo · 2013
1 sentence

2024Co. v. Trowbridge, 211 P.3d 714, 726 (Colo. App. 2009), overruled on other grounds by Weinstein v. Colborne Foodbotics, LLC, 2013 CO 33 .

12024–2024
A Good Time Rental, LLC v. First American Title Agency, Inc. green
coloctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2013A division of this court determined that the economic loss rule barred the plaintiffs’ negligent misrepresentation claim because it pertained to statements “directly related to performance of a contract.” Id. at 541 . ¶ 26 While A Good Time Rental pertains to statements made after the contract was signed, it is instructive because all alleged misrepresentations related directly to contractual duties.

12013–2013
Fire Insurance Exchange v. Bentley green
coloctapp · 1998
1 sentence

2010See Cyprus, 74 P.3d at 301 ; Bentley, 953 P.2d at 1300 .

12010–2010
Hoang v. Arbess green
coloctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2010The Hoang division allowed the jury to hear a negligent misrepresentation claim against a manager who: ® "[Alpproved of, directed, actively participated in, or cooperated in the representations made to the purchasers." 80 P.3d at 869 ; and e "[O)versaw the activities of {[the builder's] sales people, ... made decisions regarding the information that was disclosed, and directed them to tell prospective buyers that as long as the homes were properly maintained, their engineering would prevent the risk of expansive soils." Id.

2010The Hoang division allowed the jury to hear a negligent misrepresentation claim against a manager who: ® "[Alpproved of, directed, actively participated in, or cooperated in the representations made to the purchasers." 80 P.3d at 869 ; and e "[O)versaw the activities of {[the builder's] sales people, ... made decisions regarding the information that was disclosed, and directed them to tell prospective buyers that as long as the homes were properly maintained, their engineering would prevent the risk of expansive soils." Id.

12010–2010
Bushnell v. Cook green
mont · 1986
2 sentences

1989While some courts have applied the fraud statute of limitations to such claims, see Luksch v. Latham, 675 F.Supp. 1198 (N.D.Cal.1987) and Bushnell v. Cook, 221 Mont. 296 , 718 P.2d 665 (1986), we are convinced that a negligent misrepresentation claim is one based upon simple negligence, and hence, at the times pertinent here, it was governed by the six-year limitation period.

1989While some courts have applied the fraud statute of limitations to such claims, see Luksch v. Latham, 675 F.Supp. 1198 (N.D.Cal.1987) and Bushnell v. Cook, 221 Mont. 296 , 718 P.2d 665 (1986), we are convinced that a negligent misrepresentation claim is one based upon simple negligence, and hence, at the times pertinent here, it was governed by the six-year limitation period.

11989–1989
Weigel v. Hardesty green
coloctapp · 1976
2 sentences

1989However, we conclude that Weigel v. Hardesty, 37 Colo.App. 541 , 549 P.2d 1335 (1976) is dispositive of the negligent misrepresentation claim.

1989However, we conclude that Weigel v. Hardesty, 37 Colo.App. 541 , 549 P.2d 1335 (1976) is dispositive of the negligent misrepresentation claim.

11989–1989
Hall v. Romero green
arizctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1989See Duyck v. Tualatin Valley Irrigation District, 304 Or. 151 , 742 P.2d 1176 (1987); Hall v. Romero, 141 Ariz. 120 , 685 P.2d 757 (Ariz.App.1984).

1989See Duyck v. Tualatin Valley Irrigation District, 304 Or. 151 , 742 P.2d 1176 (1987); Hall v. Romero, 141 Ariz. 120 , 685 P.2d 757 (Ariz.App.1984).

11989–1989
Luksch v. Latham green
cand · 1987
1 sentence

1989While some courts have applied the fraud statute of limitations to such claims, see Luksch v. Latham, 675 F.Supp. 1198 (N.D.Cal.1987) and Bushnell v. Cook, 221 Mont. 296 , 718 P.2d 665 (1986), we are convinced that a negligent misrepresentation claim is one based upon simple negligence, and hence, at the times pertinent here, it was governed by the six-year limitation period.

11989–1989
Bloskas v. Murray green
colo · 1982
2 sentences

1988We also noted Comment b to section 311 which states that these principles find particular application where "it is part of the actor's business or profession to give information upon which the safety of the recipient or a third person depends." We concluded that there was "no reason not to extend [the doctrine of negligent misrepresentation] to representations made in the course of [a physician-patient] relationship." Id.

1988We also noted Comment b to section 311 which states that these principles find particular application where “it is part of the actor’s business or profession to .give information upon which the safety of the recipient or a third person depends.” We concluded that there was “no reason not to extend [the doctrine of negligent misrepresentation] to representations made in the course of [a physician-patient] relationship.” Id.

11988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 6-1-101 (6)

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Where else courts name it

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