Wrongful Interference In A Business Relationship In Los Angeles
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For example, if a competitor spreads false rumors about a business to intentionally harm its reputation and steal customers, it could be considered wrongful interference with a business relationship.
Tortious interference with a business relationship This tort may occur when one party knowingly takes an action that causes a second party not to enter into a business relationship with a third party that otherwise would probably have occurred.
If a non-contracting person wrongfully interferes with your business relationships (handshake or formal agreement), with an intent to cause economic harm, you may have tortious interference claims against the person.
As an example, someone could use blackmail to induce a contractor into breaking a contract; they could threaten a supplier to prevent them from supplying goods or services to another party; or they could obstruct someone's ability to honor a contract with a client by deliberately refusing to deliver necessary goods.
Thus, tortious interference is legally actionable by the aggrieved or harmed parties. Tortious interference might be present any time one party is aware (or should be aware) of a business relationship between two or more other parties and then acts in a way to disrupt that arrangement.
To succeed in a business defamation lawsuit, it's essential to prove the falseness of the statements, their communication to a third party, and actual monetary damages.
Basically, if someone interferes in your business, if someone prevents you from conducting business, you can sue that person to recover for the harm you suffer. And this can be powerful in todays real estate market.
Interfering or obstructing a public business establishment is a misdemeanor level offense. Those convicted of this offense can be sentenced to 90 days in jail, community labor or community service, expensive court fines and any other conditions of probation that a judge may consider suitable.
Proving tortious interference in court is complicated. It is a complex legal issue that requires a great deal of evidence. Your best recourse is to have a business attorney who specializes in tort and contract law.
