Asserting a Negligent Misrepresentation Claim: Damages | Practical Law
A Practice Note explaining key considerations for counsel when pleading and proving the damages element of a common law negligent misrepresentation claim in a commercial dispute. This Note generally defines the types of damages available for negligent misrepresentation in various jurisdictions. It also provides guidance on the election of remedies a plaintiff must make in some jurisdictions when asserting a negligent misrepresentation claim with a breach of contract claim.