Cause of Action for Tortious Interference with a Business Relationship

Business relationships are important. It is all about relationships in all walks of life! What if someone interferes with your business relationship? What if that interference is intentional or unjustifiable? There is a cause of action known as tortious interference with a business relationship. Monco Enterprises, Inc. v. Ziebart Corp., 673 So.2d 491 (Fla. 1st DCA 1996) (“Tort liability for interference with prospective contractual relationships is generally recognized.”) A plaintiff asserting this cause of action must PROVE the following elements: (1) The existence of a business relationship; (2) The defendant had knowledge of the business relationship; (3) The defendant intentionally and unjustifiably interfered with the...