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fraudulent misrepresentation claim in Pennsylvania

8 Pennsylvania opinions name it 5 courts 1997–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Bortz v. Noongreen
pa · 1999 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012There is evidence in the summary judgment record that (a) Lexington’s representative negligently misrepresented in March 2006 that AJT’s property was not in an SFHA, and (b) that Lexington should have known that AJT would reasonably rely upon that finding. 11 See, Bortz v. Noone, 556 Pa. 489, 501 , 729 A.2d 555, 561 (1999) (with a negligent misrepresentation claim, as opposed to a fraudulent misrepresentation claim, the speaker need not know that the spoken words are untrue, but must have failed to make a reasonable investigation into the accuracy of the representation).

2012There is evidence in the summary judgment record that (a) Lexington’s representative negligently misrepresented in March 2006 that AJT’s property was not in an SFHA, and (b) that Lexington should have known that AJT would reasonably rely upon that finding. 11 See, Bortz v. Noone, 556 Pa. 489, 501 , 729 A.2d 555, 561 (1999) (with a negligent misrepresentation claim, as opposed to a fraudulent misrepresentation claim, the speaker need not know that the spoken words are untrue, but must have failed to make a reasonable investigation into the accuracy of the representation).

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Blumenstock v. Gibsongreen
pasuperct · 2002 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005In Blumenstock v. Gibson, 811 A.2d 1029, 1036-37 (Pa. Super. 2002), the court described this line of cases as follows: “An exception to this general formulation of the impact of the parol evidence rule has been created and followed by the so-called ‘real estate inspection cases,’ i.e., LeDonne v. Kessler, 256 Pa. Super. 280 , 389 A.2d 1123 (1978), and its progeny.

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Delahanty v. First Pennsylvania Bank, N.A.green
pa · 1984 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Krause v. Great Lakes Holding Inc., 387 Pa. Super. 56, 67 , 563 A.2d 1182, 1187 (1989), alloc. denied, 524 Pa. 629 , 574 A.2d 70 (1990); Delahanty v. First Pennsylvania Bank, N.A., 318 Pa. Super. 90, 108 , 464 A.2d 1243, 1252 (1983).

1997Krause v. Great Lakes Holding Inc., 387 Pa. Super. 56, 67 , 563 A.2d 1182, 1187 (1989), alloc. denied, 524 Pa. 629 , 574 A.2d 70 (1990); Delahanty v. First Pennsylvania Bank, N.A., 318 Pa. Super. 90, 108 , 464 A.2d 1243, 1252 (1983).

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Krause v. Great Lakes Holdings, Inc.green
pa · 1989 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Krause v. Great Lakes Holding Inc., 387 Pa. Super. 56, 67 , 563 A.2d 1182, 1187 (1989), alloc. denied, 524 Pa. 629 , 574 A.2d 70 (1990); Delahanty v. First Pennsylvania Bank, N.A., 318 Pa. Super. 90, 108 , 464 A.2d 1243, 1252 (1983).

1997Krause v. Great Lakes Holding Inc., 387 Pa. Super. 56, 67 , 563 A.2d 1182, 1187 (1989), alloc. denied, 524 Pa. 629 , 574 A.2d 70 (1990); Delahanty v. First Pennsylvania Bank, N.A., 318 Pa. Super. 90, 108 , 464 A.2d 1243, 1252 (1983).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Shoemaker v. Commonwealth Bank green
pasuperct · 1997
1 sentence

2025With respect to vicarious liability, the court added that because it “sustained the preliminary objection regarding the fraudulent misrepresentation claim, PPS is not vicariously liab[le] for [Ms. Cunningham’s] action or inaction, as those actions do not establish an underlying cause of action.” Id. at 7 (citing McLaughlin v. Nahata, 298 A.3d 384 , 395 (Pa. 2023)).

12025–2025
David Pflumm Paving & Excavating, Inc. v. Foundation Services Co. green
pasuperct · 2003
2 sentences

2018Co., 816 A.2d 1164 (Pa. Super. 2003) (Pflumm), this Court addressed whether the trial court erred by granting summary judgment on the plaintiff’s fraudulent misrepresentation claim.

2018Id. at 1171 .

12018–2018
Sabad v. Fessenden green
pasuperct · 2003
1 sentence

2013After all, parties to a property settlement agreement are bound “without regard to whether the terms were read and fully understood and irrespective of whether the agreements embodied reasonable or good bargains.” Sabad v. Fessenden, 825 A.2d at 688 .

12013–2013
Toy v. Metropolitan Life Insurance green
pa · 2007
2 sentences

2012Citing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decisions in Toy v. Metropolitan Life, 593 Pa. 20 , 928 A.2d 186 (2007) and Weinberg v. Sun Co., Inc., 565 Pa. 612 , 777 A.2d 442 (2001), as well as this Court’s subsequent decision in Colaizzi v. Beck, 895 A.2d 36 (Pa.Super.2006), the Fazios maintain that “a consumer must prove all elements of common law fraud to prove a fraudulent misrepresentation claim under the UTPCPL[.]” Id. at 22.

2012Citing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decisions in Toy v. Metropolitan Life, 593 Pa. 20 , 928 A.2d 186 (2007) and Weinberg v. Sun Co., Inc., 565 Pa. 612 , 777 A.2d 442 (2001), as well as this Court’s subsequent decision in Colaizzi v. Beck, 895 A.2d 36 (Pa.Super.2006), the Fazios maintain that “a consumer must prove all elements of common law fraud to prove a fraudulent misrepresentation claim under the UTPCPL[.]” Id. at 22.

12012–2012
Weinberg v. Sun Co., Inc. green
pa · 2001
2 sentences

2012Citing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decisions in Toy v. Metropolitan Life, 593 Pa. 20 , 928 A.2d 186 (2007) and Weinberg v. Sun Co., Inc., 565 Pa. 612 , 777 A.2d 442 (2001), as well as this Court’s subsequent decision in Colaizzi v. Beck, 895 A.2d 36 (Pa.Super.2006), the Fazios maintain that “a consumer must prove all elements of common law fraud to prove a fraudulent misrepresentation claim under the UTPCPL[.]” Id. at 22.

2012Citing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decisions in Toy v. Metropolitan Life, 593 Pa. 20 , 928 A.2d 186 (2007) and Weinberg v. Sun Co., Inc., 565 Pa. 612 , 777 A.2d 442 (2001), as well as this Court’s subsequent decision in Colaizzi v. Beck, 895 A.2d 36 (Pa.Super.2006), the Fazios maintain that “a consumer must prove all elements of common law fraud to prove a fraudulent misrepresentation claim under the UTPCPL[.]” Id. at 22.

12012–2012
Colaizzi v. Beck green
pasuperct · 2006
1 sentence

2012Citing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decisions in Toy v. Metropolitan Life, 593 Pa. 20 , 928 A.2d 186 (2007) and Weinberg v. Sun Co., Inc., 565 Pa. 612 , 777 A.2d 442 (2001), as well as this Court’s subsequent decision in Colaizzi v. Beck, 895 A.2d 36 (Pa.Super.2006), the Fazios maintain that “a consumer must prove all elements of common law fraud to prove a fraudulent misrepresentation claim under the UTPCPL[.]” Id. at 22.

12012–2012
Koken v. Steinberg green
pacommwct · 2003
2 sentences

2006Koken v. Steinberg, 825 A.2d 723 (Pa.Cmwlth.2003), appeal quashed, 575 Pa. 103 , 834 A.2d 1103 (2003).

2006Koken v. Steinberg, 825 A.2d 723 (Pa.Cmwlth.2003), appeal quashed, 575 Pa. 103 , 834 A.2d 1103 (2003).

12006–2006
Koken v. Steinberg neutral
pa · 2003
2 sentences

2006Koken v. Steinberg, 825 A.2d 723 (Pa.Cmwlth.2003), appeal quashed, 575 Pa. 103 , 834 A.2d 1103 (2003).

2006Koken v. Steinberg, 825 A.2d 723 (Pa.Cmwlth.2003), appeal quashed, 575 Pa. 103 , 834 A.2d 1103 (2003).

12006–2006
Koken v. Steinberg neutral
pa · 2003
2 sentences

2006Koken v. Steinberg, 825 A.2d 723 (Pa.Cmwlth.2003), appeal quashed, 575 Pa. 103 , 834 A.2d 1103 (2003).

2006Koken v. Steinberg, 825 A.2d 723 (Pa.Cmwlth.2003), appeal quashed, 575 Pa. 103 , 834 A.2d 1103 (2003).

12006–2006
LeDonne v. Kessler green
pasuperct · 1978
2 sentences

2005Prior to the enactment of the Disclosure Law on December 20, 2000, there was a line of cases beginning with LeDonne v. Kessler, 256 Pa. Super. 280 , 389 A.2d 1123 (1978), which, despite integration clauses, permitted in residential real estate transactions evidence of oral representations to be admitted to support a fraudulent misrepresentation claim.

2005Prior to the enactment of the Disclosure Law on December 20, 2000, there was a line of cases beginning with LeDonne v. Kessler, 256 Pa. Super. 280 , 389 A.2d 1123 (1978), which, despite integration clauses, permitted in residential real estate transactions evidence of oral representations to be admitted to support a fraudulent misrepresentation claim.

12005–2005

Where else courts name it

MO 20 (1993–2024) AL 17 (1983–2014) IL 15 (1998–2026) NE 13 (2003–2026) TX 12 (1995–2025) OH 9 (2006–2025) CT 9 (1992–2011) MI 8 (2015–2024) NY 8 (1992–2025) PA 8 (1997–2025) IA 8 (2009–2024) FL 8 (1990–2021) CA 6 (2008–2026) NV 5 (2014–2019) ME 5 (2002–2019) GA 5 (2003–2026) OR 4 (1995–2013) KS 4 (2004–2022) MN 4 (1985–2026) NJ 3 (2017–2025) MT 3 (2010–2017) NC 3 (1989–2020) UT 3 (1990–2010) MS 3 (2012–2020) MA 2 (1984–2012) NM 2 (2002–2014) DC 2 (2014–2018) SD 2 (2018–2018)

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