To establish the tort of interference with a business relationship, the plaintiff must prove a business relationship with identifiable customers. Therefore, to establish an action for tortious interference with a business relationship, a plaintiff may allege interference with a present or prospective customer, but no action exists for tortious interference with a past customer or to the community at large. Additionally, a mere speculative hope of a future business is not sufficient to sustain the tort of interference with a business relationship. However, under Florida law, an at-will relationship can satisfy the business relationship element of a claim for tortious interference with a business relationship.

A West Palm Beach business lawyer specializing in tortious interference with advantageous business relationship will advise a plaintiff that in order to prevail in an action for tortious interference with a business relationship, the business relationship, if not based on an actual contract, must be evidenced by an actual identifiable understanding or agreement which in all probability would have been completed if the defendant had not interfered. In a cause of action for intentional interference with an advantageous business relationship, no enforceable contract is needed. However, the business relationship must be one under which the plaintiff has legal rights.

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.