Topic
Misrepresentation
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Commercial Case Notes
Fraud Claim Cannot be Based on Intentions to Act in the Future
By John Lundin
On March 21, 2026, Justice Masley of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Enterprise v. Shvo, 2026 NY Slip Op. 31129(U), holding that a fraud claim…
Massachusetts Chapter 93A Insights
Mortgage Pre-Approval Letter Misrepresentations May Trigger Chapter 93A Claims
By David G. Thomas, Angela C. Bunnell, Abby Druhot
Massachusetts court allows Chapter 93A claim against lender over misleading mortgage pre-approval, holding liability may exist without a direct business relationship.
ContractsProf Blog
Class Claims Against DraftKings Dismissed
I wanted to cheer on the little guy in this one, but no. I don’t blame the plaintiff for his choosing to believe an offer that was too good to…
Commercial Case Notes
Alleged Misrepresentation of Contractual Compliance Fails, But Claim Alleging Misrepresentations to Induce Party to Enter Into Contract Survive
By John Lundin
On January 25, 2026, Justice Masley of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Psalms Creative, LLC v. Beacon Inv. Holdings LLC, 2026 NY Slip Op. 30295(U),…
BuildSmart
Developer Liable to Contractor for Misrepresentations Regarding Project Funding
By John Mark Goodman, W. Hunter Webb
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a jury verdict finding that a developer and its founder defrauded a contractor by misrepresenting the availability of construction funding. See Selective Ins.…
Latham.London
Privy Council Issues Pivotal Judgment on Misrepresentation
The Credit Suisse judgment has significant implications for claims in deceit. By Oliver Middleton, Anna Kullmann, and Duncan Graves Key Points: This landmark judgment confirms the legal requirements for a…
Florida Business Litigation Lawyer Blog
MIAMI BUSINESS LITIGATION: FRAUDULENT REPRESENTATION VS. NEGLIGENT REPRESENATION
Fraudulent misrepresentation and negligent misrepresentation are similar claims. Both involve the expression of a false statement. However, there are differences between the two, and those differences can alter the outcome…
Hall Benefits Law Blog
Cigna Reaches Settlement in ERISA Suit Over Misrepresentation of Out-of-Network Providers
By Anne Hall
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company recently agreed to settle a proposed class action lawsuit following mediation. Plan participants claimed in the suit that Cigna violated the Employee Retirement Income…
Bright Law Blog
AFCA’s life insurance complaint approach
AFCA has commenced a consultation process on two new Approach documents relating to life insurance complaints. The AFCA Approach documents are intended to provide clarity and transparency regarding AFCA’s complaint…
Zalma on Insurance
Misrepresentation Claim Requires Production of Representation
By Barry Zalma
Not Wise to Attempt Rescission Without Evidence Post 5173 See the full video at https://rumble.com/v6xuofc-misrepresentation-claim-requires-production-of-representation.html and at https://youtu.be/qawrhHnEPYI In Desiree Durga and Justin Durga v. Memberselect Insurance Company, No. 371891,…