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negligent misrepresentation claim in Massachusetts

18 Massachusetts opinions name it 4 courts 1995–2013 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Massachusetts 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Sound Techniques, Inc. v. Hoffmangreen
massappct · 2000 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
2 sentences

2009Id. at 59, quoting Sound Techniques, Inc. v. Hoffman, 50 Mass.App.Ct. 425, 433-34 (2000) (“no reasonable basis [existed] for ignoring the plain language of the merger clause, in which [the plaintiff] agreed that it was entering into the contract free from influence by or in reliance upon any representations other than those set out in the contract”).

2008See Sound Techniques, Inc., 50 Mass.App.Ct. at 426-27 .

22
Golber v. BayBank Valley Trust Co.green
massappct · 1999 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2000–2004
2 sentences

2004See Golber v. BayBank Valley Trust Co., 46 Mass.App.Ct. 256, 257 (1999); See also Restatement (Second) of Torts, §552 (1977).

2000See Golber v. BayBank Valley Trust Co., 46 Mass. App. Ct. 256, 257 (1999).

22
Barrett Associates, Inc. v. Aronsongreen
mass · 1963 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2000–2001
2 sentences

2001Charter, in order to prevail on a negligent misrepresentation claim, must establish that “it relied upon such representation as true and acted upon it to [its] damage.” Barrett Assoc., Inc. v. Aronson, 346 Mass. 150, 152 (1963).

2000Massachusetts courts have held that “present intention as to a future act is a fact.. .[and] may be made the foundation of an action for deceit.” Barret Assoc., Inc. v. Aronson, 346 Mass. 150, 152 (1963).

22
Maxwell v. Ratcliffegreen
mass · 1969 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Gossels v. Fleet Nat’l Bank, supra at 372; Maxwell v. Ratcliffe, 356 Mass. 560, 562-563 (1969).

11
Gossels v. Fleet National Bankgreen
mass · 2009 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Gossels v. Fleet Nat’l Bank, supra at 372; Maxwell v. Ratcliffe, 356 Mass. 560, 562-563 (1969).

11
Fuller v. First Financial Insurancegreen
mass · 2006 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Co., 448 Mass. 1, 5 (2006), we conclude that the Lancaster letter is sufficient, marginally, to warrant a trial on the Farineaus’ negligent misrepresentation claim.

11
Fox v. F & J Gattozzi Corp.green
massappct · 1996 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007A defendant is liable for negligent misrepresentation if “in the course of his business . . . [he] supplies false information for the guidance of others in their business transactions” on which the others justifiably rely, ‘if he fails to exercise reasonable care or competence in obtaining or communicating the information.’ ” Fox v. F & J Gattozzi Corp., 41 Mass. App. Ct. 581, 587 (1996), quoting Restatement (Second) of Torts § 552(1) (1977).

11
Knoell v. Cerkvenik-Anderson Travel, Inc.green
ariz · 1996 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Knoell v. Cerkvenik-Anderson Travel, Inc., 891 P.2d 861, 868 (Ariz.App.Div. 1994), vacated on other grounds, 917 P.2d 689 (Ariz. 1996) (where minor from Arizona died after becoming intoxicated and falling from balcony of hotel in Mexico, Arizona law applied to parents’ negligent misrepresentation claim against Arizona travel agency which represented that minor would be adequately supervised' on trip to Mexico).

11
Knoell v. Cerkvenik-Anderson Travel, Inc.green
arizctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Knoell v. Cerkvenik-Anderson Travel, Inc., 891 P.2d 861, 868 (Ariz.App.Div. 1994), vacated on other grounds, 917 P.2d 689 (Ariz. 1996) (where minor from Arizona died after becoming intoxicated and falling from balcony of hotel in Mexico, Arizona law applied to parents’ negligent misrepresentation claim against Arizona travel agency which represented that minor would be adequately supervised' on trip to Mexico).

11
DeLuca v. Jordangreen
massappct · 2003 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004DeLuca v. Jordan, 57 Mass.App.Ct. 126, 136 (2003).

11
Garweth Corp. v. Boston Edison Co.green
mass · 1993 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Garweth Corp. v. Boston Edison Co., 415 Mass. 303, 306 (1993).

11
Kourouvacilis v. General Motors Corp.green
mass · 1991 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Kourouvacilis, 410 Mass. at 716 ; Nota Construction Corp. v. Keyes Associates, Inc., 45 Mass.App.Ct. 15, 19-20 (1998).

11
Nota Construction Corp. v. Keyes Associates, Inc.green
massappct · 1998 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Kourouvacilis, 410 Mass. at 716 ; Nota Construction Corp. v. Keyes Associates, Inc., 45 Mass.App.Ct. 15, 19-20 (1998).

11
Nycal Corp. v. KPMG Peat Marwick LLPgreen
mass · 1998 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See also Nycal Corporation v. KPMG PeatMarwick LLP, 426 Mass. 491, 496 (1998).

11
Yorke v. Taylorgreen
mass · 1955 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See Yorke v. Taylor, 332 Mass. 368, 374 (1955); Kozdras v. Land/Vest Properties, Inc., 382 Mass. 34, 43 (1980); Henderson v. D’Annolfo, 15 Mass. App. Ct. 413, 422 (1983); Acushnet Fed.

11
Henderson v. D'ANNOLFO DODGE ELECTRICAL CONTRgreen
massappct · 1983 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See Yorke v. Taylor, 332 Mass. 368, 374 (1955); Kozdras v. Land/Vest Properties, Inc., 382 Mass. 34, 43 (1980); Henderson v. D’Annolfo, 15 Mass. App. Ct. 413, 422 (1983); Acushnet Fed.

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Kozdras v. Land/Vest Properties, Inc.green
mass · 1980 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See Yorke v. Taylor, 332 Mass. 368, 374 (1955); Kozdras v. Land/Vest Properties, Inc., 382 Mass. 34, 43 (1980); Henderson v. D’Annolfo, 15 Mass. App. Ct. 413, 422 (1983); Acushnet Fed.

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Massachusetts. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Fafard v. Lincoln Pharmacy of Milford, Inc. green
mass · 2003
1 sentence

2012Contrast Fafard v. Lincoln Pharmacy of Milford, Inc., 439 Mass. 512 , 517 n.6 (2003) (purpose of rule 12[b][9] — to prevent claim splitting — would not be served by dismissing separate civil action where counterclaims in summary judgment case “were dismissed without reaching their substantive merits”).

12012–2012
Marram v. Kobrick Offshore Fund, Ltd. green
mass · 2004
1 sentence

2007Again, we turn to the elements of the bank’s claim: “A defendant is liable for negligent misrepresentation if in the course of his business, he supplies false information for the guidance of others in their business transactions, causing and resulting in pecuniary loss to others by their justifiable reliance on the information, with failure to exercise reasonable care or competence in obtaining or communicating the information.” Marram v. Kobrick Offshore Fund, Ltd., 442 Mass. 43 , 59 n.25 (2004).

12007–2007
Albrecht v. Clifford green
mass · 2002
1 sentence

2006Id. at 716 .

12006–2006
Gianocostas v. RIU Hotels, S.A. neutral
masssuperct · 2005
1 sentence

2006In a Memorandum of Decision dated January 27, 2005, this court allowed GWVs motion to dismiss for forum non conveniens as to the Gianocostases’ claim of negligence (Count III) and denied the motion with respect to the negligent misrepresentation claim (Count IV) and the wrongful death claim predicated thereupon (Count V) [ 19 Mass. L.

12006–2006
Craig v. Everett M. Brooks Co. green
mass · 1967
2 sentences

1996Rptr. 270 (Nov. 1, 1993) (“nor can [defendant’s] duties as architect . . . including preparation of plans and specifications, constitute representations for purposes of a negligent misrepresentation claim”), citing Craig, 351 Mass. at 501 .

1996The court questions the correctness of this assertion made in reliance on the Craig decision, and observes that the Craig court in fact expressly stated that the making of plans “[is] a form of representation." Craig, 351 Mass. at 499 .

11996–1996

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93A, § 11 (6)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 105 (1992–2025) NY 57 (1978–2026) CA 48 (1992–2026) WA 43 (1994–2025) IL 35 (1992–2026) NC 30 (1985–2026) PA 23 (1988–2026) TN 22 (2001–2021) GA 22 (1995–2026) NV 22 (2014–2021) CO 20 (1988–2026) CT 20 (1992–2013) FL 19 (1999–2025) MO 19 (1992–2021) VT 19 (1991–2026) MA 18 (1995–2013) MN 16 (1997–2026) DE 16 (1990–2025) OH 14 (1995–2026) IA 13 (1998–2021) AZ 13 (1997–2024) MD 11 (1988–2024) MS 11 (1995–2020) SC 10 (1990–2025) WI 10 (1989–2019) UT 10 (1995–2025) NJ 8 (2000–2026) KY 8 (2004–2025) KS 8 (2000–2026) MT 8 (1995–2025) ME 8 (2000–2019) WY 6 (1989–2019) LA 6 (1990–2023) OR 5 (1990–2012) MI 3 (2010–2016) AL 3 (2002–2017) NM 3 (1978–2026) NE 2 (2003–2006) NH 2 (1989–2020) IN 2 (2001–2009) HI 2 (2002–2007)

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