Meininger v. Henris Roofing & Supply of Klamath County, Inc.

Plaintiffs appeal a summary judgment for defendant in this action for negligent misrepresentation. We reverse.

We view the facts in the light most favorable to plaintiff, who opposed the motion. Seeborg v. General Motors Corporation, 284 Or 695, 588 P2d 1100 (1978). In 1992, plaintiffs were looking for a house to buy in Klamath Falls. Cunard, a real estate agent, showed them a house that was listed with her company and owned by the Hamiltons. Plaintiffs were concerned about the design and condition of the roof of the house and asked Cunard to obtain a roof inspection. Cunard retained…