Law for Business 12th Edition by James Barnes,Terry Dworkin,Eric Richards

Exercise 4

Morehouse went to the Behlman dealership to look at used cars. She told the salesman, Bogosian, who had 42 years of experience selling cars, that she was an inexperienced buyer and was looking for a reliable and lasting van. Bogosian said he had years of experience and he knew what was good. He recommended a van that he said was in excellent condition, had been well-maintained, and would be reliable. She test drove the van, and when she said it felt sluggish and the engine jerked, he said the roughness was standard and that he didn't hear anything wrong with the engine. After buying the van, Morehouse returned it five times with a multitude of complaints, primarily about the engine overheating. When she sued, the dealer said Bogosian's statements were merely expressions of opinion and not material misrepresentations of fact. Is this correct? Explain.