Under DC law, a claim of
negligent misrepresentation requires that a plaintiff «reasonably rely upon a false statement or omission to his detriment.»
A claim for
negligent misrepresentation requires an incorrect statement made negligently to be relied upon by a claimant when entering into an agreement.
According to Judge Pauley, proof of
negligent misrepresentation requires a material false statement on which a party reasonably relies to its detriment, and the existence of a duty «as a result of a special relationship» to give correct information.
Not exact matches
Private Lending's claim for
negligent misrepresentation lacks the reliance
required for such an action.