Barbara A. v. John G.

*373Opinion

BARRY-DEAL, J.

The issue presented in this appeal is whether a woman (appellant) suffering injuries from an ectopic pregnancy1 has a cause of action in tort against the responsible man (respondent) for his misrepresentations of infertility. The trial court ruled that no cause of action would lie and granted respondent’s motion for judgment on the pleadings. We reverse the judgment.

I. Procedural Background

Respondent, an attorney, filed an action in municipal court against appellant for $1,520 in fees for representing her in a family law matter. Appellant filed her answer and a…