In Florida, tortious interference with a contract or business relationship can lead to significant financial harm.

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Tortious Interference with a Contract

Tortious interference with a contract happens when someone intentionally disrupts a contract between two parties, causing harm. To prove this claim in Florida, you generally need to establish the following elements:

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1. There was a valid contract between you and another party.

2. The defendant knew about this contract.

3. The defendant intentionally interfered with the contract.

4. The interference caused a breach or made it harder to fulfill the contract.

5. You suffered damages because of this interference.

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See Johnson Enterprises of Jacksonville, Inc. v. FPL Group, Inc., 162 F.3d 1290 (11th Cir. 1998).

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Tortious Interference with a Business Relationship

Tortious interference with a business relationship involves interference with an ongoing or expected relationship that doesn’t involve a formal contract. The elements for proving this claim in Florida include:

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1. A business relationship existed with an expectation of future economic benefit.

2. The defendant knew about this relationship.

3. The defendant intentionally interfered without a legal reason.

4. This interference harmed the relationship or led to lost business opportunities.

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See Ethan Allen, Inc. v. Georgetown Manor, Inc., 647 So. 2d 812 (Fla. 1994).

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If someone has interfered with your contracts or business relationships, Caruço Law can help you seek justice and compensation.