Intentional interference with economic relations is an unfair business practice in California which includes three types of actions:
Elements of a claim for intentional interference with contractual relations
According to CACI 2201, the plaintiff must be able to prove the following elements to establish the claim:
The claim of intentional interference with contractual relations requires the existence of an underlying enforceable contract. In case there is no contract or the contract is unenforceable, then the plaintiff will have a claim for interference with prospective economic advantage.
Elements of a claim for interference with prospective economic advantage
According to CACI 2202, The plaintiff must be able to prove the following elements to establish the claim:
Though generally, a claim for intentional interference with prospective economic advantage includes the defendant’s interference with a prospective contract, liability can be based on interference with any economic relationship containing a probability of future benefits to the plaintiff, including interference with any lawful trade, business, or occupation. Some common examples of intentional interference with prospective economic advantage include conduct constituting libel fraud, or misappropriation of trade secrets.
Elements of a claim for negligent interference with prospective economic advantage
According to CACI 2204, the plaintiff must be able to prove the following elements to establish the claim:
Damages for interference with economic relations can include recovery for all resulting harm, including expenses, damage to business reputation, mental distress. The victim can also recover punitive damages in case the defendant acted with fraud, malice, or oppression.
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