Lacher v. Superior Court

Opinion

MOORE, J.

Petitioners Clyde and Maurine Lacher seek review of an order sustaining a demurrer, without leave to amend, to causes of action for fraud and negligent misrepresentation in an action arising out of a residential development being built near their home. They allege the developer fraudulently induced their support and acquiescence to obtain the required governmental approval for the project. We conclude the trial court erred in holding *1043the facts alleged in the first amended complaint failed to establish the developer owed a duty of care to petitioners.

In addition, we reject…