Cindy bought a car from Ben,who had bought it from John.When Ben bought the car,John lied to Ben and told him that the car had a new engine.As a result,believing that the engine was new,Ben told this to Cindy.Before she bought the car,Cindy had her mechanic inspect it and when Cindy asked him about the engine,he got her car confused with another customer's car and told her that it did indeed have a new engine.Cindy,who has owned the car for two months,has just discovered that the engine is not new and will need to be replaced soon.What remedy or remedies would Cindy most likely be entitled to and why?
A)rescission only from Ben for breach of contract
B)damages from the mechanic for negligent misrepresentation
C)rescission and damages from Ben for fraudulent misrepresentation
D)rescission from the mechanic for negligent misrepresentation
E)damages only from Ben for fraudulent misrepresentation

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Cindy can claim damages from the mechanic for negligent misrepresentation because the mechanic provided incorrect information due to confusion, which Cindy relied upon.

Cindy Bought a Car from Ben,who Had Bought It from John.When