Mike buys a new car from AutoWorld. During his conversation…
Mike buys a new car from AutoWorld. During his conversation with Ben, the car salesman, Ben tells Mike that the car is “perfect for long road trips” and that it “gets excellent fuel efficiency.” The written contract includes a section labeled “warranty,” which states that the car is warranted for defects in materials and workmanship for five years. The written contract does not include a merger clause. After two months, Mike takes the car on a long trip and finds that the fuel efficiency is much worse than expected. Thus, Mike sues AutoWorld, claiming that AutoWorld’s statements about fuel efficiency and suitability for road trips were breached. Is Mike likely to prevail?