In its recent decision Commercial Painting Company, Inc. v. The Weitz Company LLC, the Tennessee Supreme Court held that the economic loss doctrine (“ELD”) only applies to product liability cases. The ELD potentially prevents a party from pursuing tort claims – such as negligence or misrepresentation – when the alleged damage arises only from economic losses, or damage to the product or service provided.

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