McCamish, Martin, Brown & Loeffler v. F.E. Appling Interests

In this case, we determine whether McCamish, Martin, Brown & Loeffler, a law firm representing Victoria Savings Association (VSA), may be liable to F.E. Ap-pling Interests, a general partnership, and Boca Chica Development Company, a joint venture partnership managed by Appling, both nonclients, for the tort of negligent misrepresentation, as defined by the Restatement (Second) of Torts § 552 (1977). At trial, McCamish, Martin moved for summary judgment on Appling’s negligent misrepresentation claim on the sole ground that, absent privity, McCamish, Martin owed no duty to Appling. The trial…