The product is quite a fulsome judicial discussion on how such claims ought to be adjudicated. Proving a professional negligence case without expert testimony on the relevant standard of care is possible, but it’s exceedingly difficult.
Second, the reasons for judgment provide a fulsome review of the law of negligent misrepresentation in a case involving pure economic loss, which one doesn’t find frequently.
For those in regulated industries, this case serves as an important reminder that organizations and their employees and contractors must be cautious about informally advising or actions that appear to advise friends and acquaintances, lest conflicts or confusion arise between personal and professional roles, to the detriment of all involved.