Negligent misrepresentation occurs when someone provides false information without taking reasonable care to ensure its accuracy. This can happen in various situations, such as in business transactions or real estate deals, where one party relies on the information given by another party. If the information turns out to be incorrect and causes harm or loss, the person who provided the misleading information may be held liable. To establish a claim of negligent misrepresentation, the injured party must show that the provider had a duty to be accurate, failed to meet that duty, and that the reliance on the false information led to damages. This legal concept is important in protecting individuals and businesses from the consequences of careless communication.