Tortious Interference

Tortious interference occurs when one party intentionally disrupts a contractual or business relationship between two other parties, causing harm to one of them. For example, if a competitor convinces a supplier to break their contract with a business, leading to financial loss for that business, the competitor may be liable for tortious interference. This legal concept protects the expectation that parties will honor their agreements and aims to promote fair competition and business practices. To succeed in a claim, the harmed party typically must show that the interference was intentional and unjustified.