Automobile Fraud: 8.4.3.5 Negligent Misrepresentation
Mere negligence is generally insufficient to meet the scienter requirement of a common law fraud or deceit action.181 Some states recognize the tort of negligent misrepresentation but limit it to cases involving a professional in the business of supplying information for the guidance of others in their business transactions with third parties.182 However, some jurisdictions recognize a broader action for negligent misrepresentation, either by case law