A plaintiff asserting a cause of action for tortious interference of an advantageous business relationship may seek different types of relief. For instance, a court may issue a temporary injunction against a defendant to prevent the defendant from further interfering with the plaintiff's business relationship, when it is appropriate. For example, in a case in which there is no written agreement not to compete, a court is not prevented from enjoining an unjustified interference with a business relationship where an injunction is an appropriate remedy under the circumstances. Florida courts may also assess compensatory damages against the defendant and punitive damages where it is appropriate.

Additionally, in some instances tortious interference with an advantageous business relationship may be privileged. For example, a person who has a financial interest in the business of a third party has a qualified privilege to interfere with the third party's contracts or business relationships to protect that interest, as long as the interference is procured by proper means. Therefore, as long as that party does not do anything more than insist upon his or her existent legal rights, it is allowable and permissive and not actionable. However, under Florida law the privilege to interfere with a business relationship allowable by a party that is an integral part of the business relationship is not absolute. That is, the privilege is divested when the defendant acts solely with an ulterior purpose and the advice he or she gives the plaintiff is not in his or her best interest.

A cause of action for tortious interference with advantageous business relationship may have many complex issues. Therefore, you should consult with an experienced West Palm Beach business lawyer. Call Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. at 1-800-74-TRIAL.