A duty of care arises for negligent misstatement causing pure economic loss where the defendant assumes responsibility to a claimant who reasonably relies on the statement.
Tort — Duty of Care
Established duty of care categories apply directly; Caparo three-stage test is reserved for genuinely novel situations only.
A professional who assumes responsibility for another's affairs owes a Hedley Byrne duty of care in tort for pure economic loss, concurrent with any contractual duty.
No duty of care in negligence for pure economic loss caused by defective buildings; expressly overruled Anns v Merton LBC.
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