Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations in California

What Is Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations?

The elements of a cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations are:

  1. the existence of a valid contract between the plaintiff and a third party;
  2. the defendant’s knowledge of that contract;
  3. the defendant’s intentional acts designed to induce a breach or disruption of the contractual relationship;
  4. actual breach or disruption of the contractual relationship; and
  5. resulting damage.

Redfearn v. Trader Joe’s Co. (2018) 20 Cal.App.5th 989, 997 (citation omitted).

Only “a stranger to a contract” may be liable for interfering with it. Mintz v. Blue Cross of California (2009) 172 Cal.App.4th 1594, 1603.

“[A] cause of action for intentional interference with contract requires an underlying enforceable contract. Where there is no existing, enforceable contract, only a claim for interference with prospective advantage may be pleaded.” PMC, Inc. v. Saban Entertainment, Inc. (1996) 45 Cal.App.4th 579, 601.

“The question is whether a plaintiff must plead and prove that the defendant engaged in wrongful acts with the specific intent of interfering with the plaintiff’s business expectancy. We conclude that specific intent is not a required element of the tort of interference with prospective economic advantage. While a plaintiff may satisfy the intent requirement by pleading specific intent, i.e., that the defendant desired to interfere with the plaintiff’s prospective economic advantage, a plaintiff may alternately plead that the defendant knew that the interference was certain or substantially certain to occur as a result of its action.” Korea Supply Co. v. Lockheed Martin Corp. (2003) 29 Cal.4th 1134, 1154.

A contracting party cannot be held to interfere with its own contract. Asahi Kasei Pharma Co. v. Actelion Ltd. (2013) 222 Cal.App.4th 945, 961.

CACI 2201 sets forth the elements of the tort of interference with contract. CACI 2201; see PG&E v. Bear Stearns (1990) 50 Cal.3d 1118, 1126.

Rulings for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations in California

RELIEF REQUESTED Demurrer to the First Amended Complaint · 1 st Cause of Action: Breach of Fiduciary DutyDuty of Loyalty · 2 nd Cause of Action: Breach of Fiduciary Duty Duty of Care · 3 rd Cause of Action: Intentional Interference with Prospective Business Advantage · 4 th Cause of Action: Negligent Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage · 5 th Cause of Action: Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations · 6 th

  • Name

    MONOCENT INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS MINA KATEB, AN INDIVIDUAL

  • Case No.

    22CHCV00236

  • Hearing

    Dec 30, 2022

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

As to the 5th COA (Intentional Interference with Contractual and Prospective Economic Advantage), the Demurrer is SUSTAINED with leave to amend. Plaintiff appears to allege within this cause of action two separate claims: (a) intentional interference with contractual relations, and (b) intentional interference with prospective economic relations. These claims are not preempted by CUTSA, because they are based on acts beyond the misappropriation of trade secrets.

  • Name

    JD PROPERTY VS. AGUILA

  • Case No.

    30-2018-01029785-CU-FR-CJC

  • Hearing

    Mar 12, 2019

If Technologent has failed to properly allege intentional interference with contractual relations, then each of its causes of action fail (the fourth cause of action for injunction is not an independent cause of action, but a request for relief). This is so because Technologent's UCL claim is dependent on the intentional interference with contractual relations claim and the intentional interference with prospective economic advantage claim is dependent on the UCL claim.

  • Name

    THOMAS GALLAWAY CORPORATION VS EVOTEK INC

  • Case No.

    37-2020-00003248-CU-BT-CTL

  • Hearing

    Jul 22, 2020

Claim for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations The Court is striking Plaintiffs' cause of action against the Moving Parties for intentional interference with contractual relations. The tort of intentional interference with contractual relations is committed only by strangersinterlopers who have no legitimate interest in the scope or course of the contract's performance. ( PM Group, Inc. v. Stewart (2007) 154 Cal.App.4th 55, 65, citing Applied Equip. Corp. v. Litton Saudi Arabia Ltd.

  • Name

    SKYLAR WENZEL, ET AL. VS CAROLWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    23STCV07767

  • Hearing

    Jul 03, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations as to Chefs; 13. Negligent Interference with Contractual Relations as to Chefs; 14. Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations as to Plaintiffs’ Agent; 15. Negligent Interference with Contractual Relations as to Plaintiffs’ Agent; 16. Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Relations; 17. Negligent Interference with Prospective Economic Relations; and 18. Conversion.

  • Name

    KEVIN FACIANE ET AL VS RICHER VAUDRY ET AL

  • Case No.

    NC061117

  • Hearing

    Jan 09, 2018

The Court holds that for pleading purposes, the complaint states a cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations because it effectively alleges that the property owner is not a party to the contract. The plaintiff shall give notice.

  • Name

    CALIBER PAVING COMPANY, INC. V. STEVE FODOR CONSTRUCTION, INC.

  • Case No.

    30-2018-00977441-CU-BC-CJC

  • Hearing

    May 31, 2018

Here, the facts alleged are insufficient to support a cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations. This pleading like the last asserts that Go Green violated its Settlement Agreement with Plaintiff. If Go Green breached the Settlement Agreement that would not be tortious or interference with a contractual relationship it would be a breach of contract.

  • Name

    COACHILLIN HOLDINGS LLC VS PAC-VAN INC

  • Case No.

    PSC2002887

  • Hearing

    Feb 10, 2021

On August 20, 2021, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants for (1) intentional interference with contractual relations; (2) intentional interference with prospective economic advantage; (3) breach of lease; and (4) ejectment. ANALYSIS: This is a demurrer brought by Defendant Bruce Eliot Fishman and motion to strike brought by Defendants Bruce Eliot Fishman, M.D.F.I.C.S., Inc. and Bruce Eliot Fishman as to the causes of action in the Complaint .

  • Name

    WOODLAND HILLS CAPITAL, LLC VS BRUCE ELIOT FISHMAN, M.D. F.I.C.S., INC., ET AL.

  • Case No.

    21STCV16490

  • Hearing

    Sep 07, 2021

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

  • Type

    Personal Injury/ Tort

  • Sub Type

    other

As a cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations can only be alleged against a stranger to a contract and as Defendants are parties to each of the contracts in question, this cause of action cannot be pled against Defendants. Neither of the cases cited by Plaintiff in its opposition involve any contracts or a cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations and are therefore irrelevant to this motion.

  • Name

    WILLIAMS V. WILLIAMS, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    30-2020

  • Hearing

    Nov 08, 2021

Code §§ 17200 et seq; (11) Rescission of the Purchase Agreement; (12) Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations; (13) Negligent Interference with Contractual Relations; (14) Intentional Interference with Economic Advantage and Contractual Relations; and (15) Negligent Interference with Economic Advantage and Contractual Relations. On April 17, 2023, Defendant Ming Sze Fong dba Studio City Caregivers Cooperative, Inc. filed this instant Demurrer to the Complaint.

  • Name

    CAHUENGA PROFESSIONAL BUILDING, LLC, ET AL. VS EMIL AKOPIAN, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    23STCV00314

  • Hearing

    Feb 27, 2024

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

First Cause of Action (Intentional interference with contractual relations) As to the First Cause of Action (alleging “intentional interference with contractual relations”), the Demurrer is SUSTAINED. Code Civ. Proc. Sect. 430.10(e). “A stranger to a contract may be liable in tort for intentionally interfering with the performance of the contract.” Pac. Gas & Elec. Co. v. Bear Stearns & Co. (1990) 50 Cal.3d 1118, 1125.

  • Name

    SHORELINE VENTURE PARTNERS III, LP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ET AL VS. DIXON DOLL, JR, ET AL

  • Case No.

    22-CIV-02948

  • Hearing

    Apr 02, 2023

First Cause of Action (Intentional interference with contractual relations) As to the First Cause of Action (alleging “intentional interference with contractual relations”), the Demurrer is SUSTAINED. Code Civ. Proc. Sect. 430.10(e). “A stranger to a contract may be liable in tort for intentionally interfering with the performance of the contract.” Pac. Gas & Elec. Co. v. Bear Stearns & Co. (1990) 50 Cal.3d 1118, 1125.

  • Name

    SHORELINE VENTURE PARTNERS III, LP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ET AL VS. DIXON DOLL, JR, ET AL

  • Case No.

    22-CIV-02948

  • Hearing

    Mar 26, 2023

Plaintiff’s third cause of action for intentional interference of contractual relations is based on Malkin’s and Applegate’s alleged conduct in intentionally inducing the Hartmans’ breach of the same exclusive listing agreement. (See id. ¶¶ 7-16, 23-28, 45-52, Exhs. A-B, D.)

  • Name

    TORELLI REALCORP VS. HARTMAN

  • Case No.

    30-2019-01081681-CU-CO-CJC

  • Hearing

    Dec 20, 2019

Additionally, Plaintiff sufficiently alleges an independently wrongful act where it alleges intentional interference with contractual relations. Intentional interference with contractual relations is a tortious violation of duties imposed by law in and of itself. (Quelimane Co. v. Stewart Title Guaranty Co. (1998) 19 Cal.4th 26, 55-56 (Quelimane).) Plaintiff has sufficiently alleged this cause of action, including an independently wrongful act.

  • Name

    HAWTHORNE MILL LAND COMPANY, L.P. V. ANDREWS, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    FCS053119

  • Hearing

    Feb 05, 2020

The demurrer argues that the complaint does not state a cause of action for intentional interference with prospective economic advantage. That is true. The complaint does, however, state a cause of action meeting each of the above elements for intentional interference with contractual relations. These are, of course, two different and distinct torts.

  • Name

    DANA CARLTON VS KURT SKARIN

  • Case No.

    56-2018-00516244-CU-PN-VTA

  • Hearing

    Nov 16, 2018

Weed argues the ninth cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations fails in that it fails to set forth facts showing that Mendes had a contractual relationship with the employees. The demurrer to the ninth cause of action is overruled.

  • Name

    CHRISTINA WEED VS. LISA MENDES

  • Case No.

    C23-00805

  • Hearing

    Feb 23, 2024

  • County

    Contra Costa County, CA

Finally, Plaintiff seeks to allege claims for intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, intentional interference with contractual relations claims, negligent interference with prospective economic relations, and defamation per se against new defendants, those claims would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. (See Code Civ.

  • Name

    DAVID PARRY VS ANDREW MARC CHRISTENSEN ET AL

  • Case No.

    BC682854

  • Hearing

    Mar 16, 2021

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Based on the notice of motion, the Court may determine whether summary judgment is proper, or in the alternative, whether summary adjudication as to the second cause of action for intentional interference of contractual relations is proper. The separate statement identifies the sole issue for this motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication – whether the one cause of action asserted against Defendants, the intentional interference of contractual relations, is proper.

  • Name

    REMAX TITANIUM TEAM NUVISION ET AL VS JAMES D OLSON ET AL

  • Case No.

    BC657788

  • Hearing

    Feb 05, 2020

For the following reasons the demurrer is sustained with leave to amend. 3rd Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations: “The elements which a plaintiff must plead to state the cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations are (1) a valid contract between plaintiff and a third party; (2) defendant's knowledge of this contract; (3) defendant's intentional acts designed to induce a breach or disruption of the contractual relationship; (4) actual breach or

  • Name

    BUNCH VS LEDUC

  • Case No.

    PSC 1405890

  • Hearing

    Sep 15, 2016

This Court granted the Motion with leave to amend as to cause of action 4, which was interference with contractual relations. This Court explained that the problem with the cause of action for interference with contractual relations was that Plaintiff has characterized this cause of action as interference with contractual relations, which covers both negligent as well as intentional interference with contract. This distinction makes a difference.

  • Name

    SPEEDY PIZZA INC. VS PERSHING PLAZA CENTER, LLC

  • Case No.

    STK-CV-UBC-2019-0004371

  • Hearing

    Jan 26, 2021

Defendant's Demurrer is sustained with 10 days leave to amend as to the 1st Cause of Action (Financial Abuse of an Elder), the 2nd Cause of Action (Unfair Competition), the 3rd Cause of Action (Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations), 5th Cause of Action (Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage), and the 6th Cause of Action(Negligent Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage).

  • Name

    JAMES WOHL VS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

  • Case No.

    SC123568

  • Hearing

    Aug 18, 2016

On November 15, 2023, Defendant Payam Marouni MD, Inc. filed a second amended cross-complaint against Vedres Family Investment Partnership, LP and Quest Screen for (1) Conspiracy to Interfere with Prospective Economic Advantage (2) Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations and (3) Negligent Interference with Contractual Relations.

  • Case No.

    22VECV00777

  • Hearing

    Apr 11, 2024

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Proof the interfering conduct was wrongful, independent from the interference itself, is not required to recover for interference with contractual relations. (Sole Energy Co. v. Petrominerals Corp. (2005) 128 Cal.App.4th 212, 237-238, bold emphasis added.) Defendants argue that they cannot be held liable for intentional interference with contract because their interference was justified. Justification is an affirmative defense to an action for intentional interference with contract. (A. F.

  • Name

    LAW OFFICES OF STEVE QI & ASSOCIATES, A CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, ET AL. VS CMB EXPORT, LLC, A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    20STCV06845

  • Hearing

    Nov 06, 2020

Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations against Vernacchia; 16. Inducing Breach of Contract against Vernacchia; 17. Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage against Vernacchia; 18. Negligent Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage against Vernacchia; 19. Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations against Auran; 20. Inducing Breach of Contract against Auran; 21.

  • Name

    CALIFORNIA MANAGED IMAGING MEDICAL GROUP, INC., ET AL. VS ZOTEC PARTNERS, LLC

  • Case No.

    21STCV26890

  • Hearing

    Nov 08, 2021

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations against Vernacchia; 16. Inducing Breach of Contract against Vernacchia; 17. Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage against Vernacchia; 18. Negligent Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage against Vernacchia; 19. Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations against Auran; 20. Inducing Breach of Contract against Auran; 21.

  • Name

    CALIFORNIA MANAGED IMAGING MEDICAL GROUP, INC., ET AL. VS ZOTEC PARTNERS, LLC

  • Case No.

    21STCV26890

  • Hearing

    Nov 08, 2021

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations against Vernacchia; 16. Inducing Breach of Contract against Vernacchia; 17. Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage against Vernacchia; 18. Negligent Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage against Vernacchia; 19. Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations against Auran; 20. Inducing Breach of Contract against Auran; 21.

  • Name

    CALIFORNIA MANAGED IMAGING MEDICAL GROUP, INC., ET AL. VS ZOTEC PARTNERS, LLC

  • Case No.

    21STCV26890

  • Hearing

    Nov 08, 2021

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Interference with Contractual Relations, Negligent Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage, Breach of Contract, and Declaratory Relief.

  • Name

    MONOCENT INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS MINA KATEB, AN INDIVIDUAL

  • Case No.

    22CHCV00236

  • Hearing

    Sep 25, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Motion for Summary Adjudication SIXTH CAUSE OF ACTION – INTENTIONAL INTERFERENCE WITH CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS 1.

  • Name

    JINRO AMERICA INC VS DEUK LEE ET AL

  • Case No.

    BC558271

  • Hearing

    Sep 16, 2019

Based on this, Post asserts Plaintiffs causes of action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations and Inducing Breach of Contract are still time-barred.

  • Name

    MARTORELL LAW APC VS ASHLEN DIAZ, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    22TRCV00257

  • Hearing

    Jun 06, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

First Cause of Action: Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations Defendant demurs to the first cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations for failure to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action.

  • Name

    GERALD HOPKINS VS JOY ANDERSON

  • Case No.

    23STCV10121

  • Hearing

    Nov 27, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Sustain demurrer to the 1st, 3rd and 4th causes of action with leave to amend, with the understanding that the 4th (intentional interference with contractual relations) will not be pursued. The 1st (intentional interference with economic advantage) lacks sufficient allegations of a relationship between plaintiff and a third party with the probability of future economic advantage to Plaintiff.

  • Name

    J&J MARSHALL VS KONETI

  • Case No.

    56-2013-00445653-CU-NP-VTA

  • Hearing

    Mar 11, 2014

Overrule Defendants' demurrer to the 3rd (negligent interference with economic advantage), 4th (intentional interference with economic advantage), 5th (intentional interference with contractual relations), 6th (negligence per se) and 7th (negligence) causes of action, based on the economic loss doctrine. It does not apply to these claims. ( Robinson Helicopter, Inc. v. Dana Corp. (2004) 34 Cal.4th 979, 988.)

  • Name

    MARK KOHN VS. GMAC HOME MORTGAGE LLC

  • Case No.

    56-2009-00364806-CU-OR-SIM

  • Hearing

    Jul 14, 2010

The Demurrer by Defendants Armando Diaz and Soldavi Realty to the Complaint’s Second Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations on the grounds that such claim fails to state a cause of action is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND.

  • Name

    JOSE LOPEZ, ET AL. VS ARMANDO DIAZ, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    21CV-03188

  • Hearing

    Sep 06, 2022

  • County

    Merced County, CA

On February 24, 2023, Defendant Payam Marouni MD, Inc. filed a cross-complaint against Vedres Family Investment Partnership, LP and Quest Screen for (1) Conspiracy to Interfere with Prospective Economic Advantage (2) Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations and (3) Negligent Interference with Contractual Relations.

  • Case No.

    22VECV00777

  • Hearing

    Oct 16, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations The elements of a cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations are (1) a valid contract between plaintiff and a third party; (2) defendants knowledge of this contract; (3) defendants intentional acts designed to induce a breach or disruption of the contractual relationship; (4) actual breach or disruption of the contractual relationship; and (5) resulting damage. ( I-CA Enterprises, Inc. v. Palram Americas, Inc.

  • Name

    LOA INT'L (USA) TRANSPORT CO. INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS GEORGE LIU

  • Case No.

    22PSCV01611

  • Hearing

    Jan 23, 2024

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations (Seventh Cause of Action) Zhang argues Zhaos seventh cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations is insufficiently pled and uncertain. The court agrees.

  • Name

    GRACE ZHANG VS RANDY ZHAO, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    20PSCV00579

  • Hearing

    Nov 21, 2022

  • Judge

    12/14/2022

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

The Court finds that Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint met the elements of intentional interference with contractual relations in the present case. Defendants Demurrer to the First Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 430.10(e) is OVERRULED. b.

  • Name

    WOODLAND HILLS CAPITAL, LLC VS BRUCE ELIOT FISHMAN, M.D. F.I.C.S., INC., ET AL.

  • Case No.

    21STCV16490

  • Hearing

    Nov 08, 2021

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

The Court finds that Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint met the elements of intentional interference with contractual relations in the present case. Defendants Demurrer to the First Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 430.10(e) is OVERRULED. b.

  • Name

    WOODLAND HILLS CAPITAL, LLC VS BRUCE ELIOT FISHMAN, M.D. F.I.C.S., INC., ET AL.

  • Case No.

    21STCV16490

  • Hearing

    Nov 08, 2021

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

The Court finds that Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint met the elements of intentional interference with contractual relations in the present case. Defendants Demurrer to the First Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 430.10(e) is OVERRULED. b.

  • Name

    WOODLAND HILLS CAPITAL, LLC VS BRUCE ELIOT FISHMAN, M.D. F.I.C.S., INC., ET AL.

  • Case No.

    21STCV16490

  • Hearing

    Nov 08, 2021

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

The Court finds that Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint met the elements of intentional interference with contractual relations in the present case. Defendants Demurrer to the First Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 430.10(e) is OVERRULED. b.

  • Name

    WOODLAND HILLS CAPITAL, LLC VS BRUCE ELIOT FISHMAN, M.D. F.I.C.S., INC., ET AL.

  • Case No.

    21STCV16490

  • Hearing

    Nov 08, 2021

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

See Paragraph 12 of the First Amended Complaint.Defendants claim that the 1st Cause of Action (Breach of Contract), the 2nd Cause of Action (Breach of Contract), the 3rd Cause of Action (Breach of Contract), the 4th Cause of Action (Unjust Enrichment), the 6th Cause of Action (Declaratory Relief/Breach of the Corporations Code 17704.10), the 8th Cause of Action (Negligent Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage), the 9th Cause of Action (Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations), the 10th

  • Name

    HERTZEL ILLULIAN VS. ZE'EV RAV-NOY ET. AL.

  • Case No.

    SC123117

  • Hearing

    Jan 30, 2018

Kovacoglu Demurrer to the Third Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations; Fourth Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Prospective Advantage; Sixth Cause of Action for Breach of The Duty of Loyalty, Seventh Cause of Action for Unlawful and Unfair Business Practices and Eighth Cause of Action for Civil Conspiracy TENTATIVE RULING: The demurrer to the third, fourth, sixth, seventh and eighth causes of action is sustained without leave to amend.

  • Name

    EVOLVE MEDIA, LLC VS EMRAH KOVACOGLU

  • Case No.

    18STCV01419

  • Hearing

    Mar 29, 2019

to Amend. 5 th Cause of Action, Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations: Sustained with Leave to Amend. 6 th Cause of Action, Violation of Business and Professions Code section 17200: Sustained with Leave to Amend.

  • Name

    MONOCENT INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS MINA KATEB, AN INDIVIDUAL

  • Case No.

    22CHCV00236

  • Hearing

    Oct 13, 2022

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

The court is inclined to sustain cross-defendants’ Demurrer to the 2nd cause of action (intentional interference with contractual relations) with 20-days leave to amend and to overrule the demurrer to the 3rd – 12th causes of action. As to the 2nd cause of action, cross-plaintiff has not alleged the contracts that were interfered with or disrupted. It is not enough that relationships were disrupted. In addition, this cause of action can only be stated against a stranger to the contract.

  • Name

    ARBOR FINANCIAL GROUP VS LIRA

  • Case No.

    30-2016-00893642-CU-BC-CJC

  • Hearing

    Apr 04, 2017

Causes of actiion 6 (intentional interference with economic relations) and 7 (negligent interference with economic relations): overrule the demurrer Causes of action 8 (intentional interference with contractual relations) and 9 (negligent interference with contractual relations): sustain with leave to amend on the grounds that insufficent facts are alleged, especially in light of the unclear language in paragraph 51 of the complaint.

  • Name

    UNITED BUSINESS & PROPERTY BROKERS INC VS. BAHGAT TADROS

  • Case No.

    56-2014-00450007-CU-CO-VTA

  • Hearing

    May 23, 2014

Sustaining a demurrer based on the manager's privilege, an affirmative defense to the tort of intentional interference with contractual relations, may be proper. (Halvorsen v. Aramark Uniform Services, Inc. (1998) 65 Cal.App.4th 1383, 1391.) The court in Halvorsen acknowledges "[t]here are three formulations of the manager's privilege: (1) absolute, (2) mixed motive, and (3) predominant motive." (Id. at 1391.)

  • Name

    PETER STARFLINGER VS. WILLIAM LUKE GASKINS

  • Case No.

    37-2017-00023394-CU-CO-CTL

  • Hearing

    Feb 08, 2018

Defendant’s (California Physicians’ Service dba Blue Shield of California) Demurrer to the Second Cause of Action (Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations) in Plaintiff’s Complaint is OVERRULED. The second cause of action for intentional interference with contract is sufficiently pled.

  • Name

    RIZK V. CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS’ SERVICE DBA BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA

  • Case No.

    30-2017-00944202-CU-BC-CJC

  • Hearing

    Jan 23, 2018

On August 23, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Interference with contractual relations. On March 27, 2023, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations, International Interference with Prospective Economic Relations, Negligent Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage, Breach of Contract, Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing.

  • Name

    TRISCENIC PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS MAURICE STARRANTINO, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    22CHCV00674

  • Hearing

    Apr 20, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

The Third Amended 24 Complaint, filed on July 15, 2019, sets forth the following causes of action: (1) Breach of 25 Contract; (2) Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing; (3) Unfair Business 26 Practices; (4) Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations; (5) Intentional Interference 27 with Prospective Economic Advantage; (6) Negligent Interference with Prospective Economic 28 TENTATIVE RULING RE: MOTION FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS AND AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY DEFENDANT AND/OR DEFENDANT’S

  • Name

    SINCO TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD V. SOON, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    2016-1-CV-301867

  • Hearing

    Oct 18, 2019

The FAXC alleges causes of action against Cross-Defendants for: (1) breach of contract; (2) breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (3) breach of fiduciary duty; (4) intentional interference with actual contractual relations; (5) negligent interference with actual contractual relations; (6) intentional interference with prospective contractual relations; (7) negligent interference with prospective contractual relations; (8) fraud; (9) conspiracy; (10) aiding and abetting; (11) unfair business

  • Name

    STARLINE TOURS OF HOLLYWOOD, INC. VS MARCO KHORASANI, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    19STCV03066

  • Hearing

    Aug 19, 2020

with Contractual Relations.

  • Name

    DENEE TYSOL VS UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC.,

  • Case No.

    VC067146

  • Hearing

    Dec 11, 2018

The Court finds that ONeills Complaint successfully alleges the elements of a cause of action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations as to Defendants Heftel and Miller.

  • Name

    SEAN O'NEILL VS RICHARD D. HEFTEL, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    21STCV43758

  • Hearing

    Aug 12, 2022

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

The Court finds that ONeills Complaint successfully alleges the elements of a cause of action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations as to Defendants Heftel and Miller.

  • Name

    SEAN O'NEILL VS RICHARD D. HEFTEL, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    21STCV43758

  • Hearing

    Aug 26, 2022

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

As to the 1st COA (intentional interference with contractual relations), this cause of action is sufficiently pled in paragraphs 39-50. As to the 2nd COA (intentional interference with prospective economic advantage), this cause of action is sufficiently pled in paragraphs 51-60. As to the 3rd COA (negligent interference with prospective economic relations), this cause of action is sufficiently pled in paragraphs 61-70.

  • Name

    RANDAZZO VS. RUSHMYLIFE, INC

  • Case No.

    30-2019-01083314

  • Hearing

    Feb 04, 2020

ANALYSIS: First Cause of Action—Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations With respect to the claim for intentional interference with contract, to plead such a claim, cross-complaint must allege the following elements: “The elements which a plaintiff must plead to state the cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations are (1) a valid contract between plaintiff and a third party; (2) defendant's knowledge of this contract; (3) defendant's intentional acts designed to induce

  • Name

    NANTONG RUNTEY DYEING & PRINTING CO.,LTD. VS DAISY FIELD USA

  • Case No.

    EC067576

  • Hearing

    Sep 13, 2019

Motion 1: Watt’s demurrer is overruled Watt demurs to the fourth and fifth causes of action for intentional interference with contractual relations and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage. Plaintiff pled sufficient facts to constitute its fourth cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations and the cause of action is not uncertain.

  • Name

    6542 VINELAND LLC VS CW COMMUNITIES LLC

  • Case No.

    30-2015-00791917-CU-BC-CJC

  • Hearing

    Jun 01, 2017

Defendant has pointed to no authority in which the other party to a contract that was allegedly interfered with was indispensable to a complaint alleging intentional interference with contractual relations.

  • Name

    DADSON WASHER SERVICE, INC. VS WASH MULTIFAMILY LAUNDRY SYSTEMS, LLC

  • Case No.

    20STCV19533

  • Hearing

    Nov 09, 2020

The demurrer to the Breach of Fiduciary DutyDuty of Loyalty, Intentional Interference with Prospective Business Advantage, Negligent Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage, Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations, and Violation of Business and Professions Code section 17200 causes of action are sustained without leave to amend.

  • Name

    MONOCENT INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS MINA KATEB, AN INDIVIDUAL

  • Case No.

    22CHCV00236

  • Hearing

    Feb 06, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

(2) Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations Matevosian argues that the 2nd COA for intentional interference with contractual relations fails because it does not allege any intentional conduct. This is wrong. The cross-complaint alleges that Matevosian induced “Client One” to contact Kaass and take her case to another firm. It also alleges that Matevosian’s conduct was malicious, intentional and fraudulent. This is sufficient, and the Demurrer is overruled as to the 2nd COA.

  • Name

    VAHAG MATEVOSIAN VS KAASS LAW ET AL

  • Case No.

    BC657112

  • Hearing

    Aug 03, 2017

Case Number: 22CHCV00674 Hearing Date: August 9, 2023 Dept: F49 MOVING PARTY: Defendants, Maurice and Karen Starrantino RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs, Triscenic Production Services RELIEF REQUESTED Demurrer to the First Amended Complaint · 1 st Cause of Action: Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations · 2 nd Cause of Action: Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Relations · 3 rd Cause of Action: Negligent Interference

  • Name

    TRISCENIC PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS MAURICE STARRANTINO, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    22CHCV00674

  • Hearing

    Aug 09, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

The First Amended Complaint does not plead facts supporting a conspiracy or any intentional interference with contractual relations.

  • Name

    COACHILLIN HOLDINGS LLC VS PAC-VAN INC

  • Case No.

    PSC2002887

  • Hearing

    Oct 29, 2020

Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations (Second Cause of Action) Defendant contends Plaintiffs second cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations fails to plead sufficient facts to state a claim. The court agrees.

  • Name

    LOA INT'L (USA) TRANSPORT CO. INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS GEORGE LIU

  • Case No.

    22PSCV01611

  • Hearing

    Apr 06, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

The court finds that the 1 st – 4 th causes of action for Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Relationship, Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations, Assault, and IIED, do not arise from petitioning activities. The gravamen of the claims concern wrongful conduct that occurred outside the litigation process.

  • Name

    MARIA OTILIA CERNA, ET AL. VS ELIAS PANIAGUA MEJIA, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    20NWCV00429

  • Hearing

    Sep 07, 2021

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

  • Type

    Real Property

  • Sub Type

    other

Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations Here, Defendant Post argues that Plaintiff fails to state a cause of action for Intentional Interference because the FAC fails to allege an independently wrongful act.

  • Name

    MARTORELL LAW APC VS ASHLEN DIAZ, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    22TRCV00257

  • Hearing

    Nov 14, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Madoni’s Special Motions to Strike are granted as to the third cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations. Defendants have met their initial burden showing the alleged conduct is protected by the provisions of CCP §425.16. Plaintiff cannot meet his now shifted burden of showing he has a probability of prevailing on the merits as the alleged conduct is protected by the litigation privilege set forth in CC § 47. Future Hearings: CMC set for this date.

  • Name

    SORENSEN VS. LEONE

  • Case No.

    30-2016-00860063-CU-CO-CJC

  • Hearing

    Oct 01, 2016

First Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations It has long been held that a stranger to a contract may be liable in tort for intentionally interfering with the performance of the contract.

  • Name

    HAYK GRIGORYAN VS THE SIMA BIGELSON 2000 REVOCABLE TRUST, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    23STCV22282

  • Hearing

    Feb 27, 2024

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Here, the facts alleged are insufficient to support a cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations. This pleading like the last asserts that Go Green violated its Settlement Agreement with plaintiff. If Go Green breached the Settlement Agreement that would not be tortious or interference with a contractual relationship it would be a breach of contract.

  • Name

    COACHILLIN HOLDINGS LLC VS PAC-VAN INC

  • Case No.

    PSC2002887

  • Hearing

    May 25, 2021

Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations (Second Cause of Action) Liu contends LOAs second cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations fails to plead sufficient facts to state a claim. The court agrees.

  • Name

    LOA INT'L (USA) TRANSPORT CO. INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS GEORGE LIU

  • Case No.

    22PSCV01611

  • Hearing

    Sep 27, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

The Providence Defendants demur to the seventh and eight cause of action in the FAC for intentional interference with contractual relations and intentional interference with prospective economic relations on the grounds that they each fail to state facts sufficient to constitute causes of action against the Providence Defendants. (Dem. at p. 2.)

  • Name

    KATY M SETOODEH VS SAINT JOHNS MULTISPECIALTY MEDICAL GROUP, INC., DBA DOCTORS OF ST JOHNS MEDICAL GROUP, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    19STCV15343

  • Hearing

    Oct 17, 2019

BACKGROUND: Plaintiffs commenced this action on 04/12/17 against defendants for: (1) breach of contract; and (2) intentional interference with contractual relations. On 08/25/17, defendant Golden Land Investment & Financial, Inc. filed a Cross-Complaint against plaintiffs for: (1) inducing breach of contract; and (2) intentional interference with contractual relations. ANALYSIS: Cross-Complainant seeks leave to file a first amended cross-complaint which adds James D. Olson and the Estate of James D.

  • Name

    REMAX TITANIUM TEAM NUVISION ET AL VS JAMES D OLSON ET AL

  • Case No.

    BC657788

  • Hearing

    Jun 22, 2018

ANALYSIS Defendant DCH Thousand Oaks-F, Inc. dba DCH Ford of Thousand Oaks demurs to the fourth cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations on the ground Plaintiffs claim fails to state facts upon which relief can be granted. Defendant also moves to strike the entirety of paragraph four of the Prayer for Relief which reads: For punitive damages related to cause of action four only.

  • Name

    PATRICIA LABORDE VS FORD MOTOR COMPANY, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    22VECV02537

  • Hearing

    Mar 02, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

RUBIO, MARIA MORALES, ALMA MARTINEZ and Does 1 through 50 to immediately cease their: (a) intentional interference with plaintiffs contractual relations and prospective economic relations; and (b) any other further retaliatory conduct toward plaintiff.

  • Name

    ROGER HERNANDEZ VS SUSAN RUBIO, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    22PSCV00441

  • Hearing

    Jan 17, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Plaintiff brings causes of action for: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations, (3) Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Relations, (4) Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, and (5) Violation of Business and Professions Code Section 17200.

  • Name

    HOAG PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS LUIS PALENCIA, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    23NWCV00879

  • Hearing

    Nov 01, 2023

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

Discussion Plaintiff seeks leave to amend to file a new cause of action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations. Here, the Court has already granted Plaintiff leave to file an amended complaint within 10 days of notice of the order but did not specify as to whether Plaintiff could file an additional cause of action.

  • Name

    ALAIN JEROME FERNANDEZ VS ERLINDA DAVID

  • Case No.

    19STCV34998

  • Hearing

    Feb 05, 2021

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

  • Type

    Other

  • Sub Type

    Intellectual Property

Defendants' Demurrer to the 4th Cause of Action (Breach of Fiduciary Duty), the 6th Cause of Action (Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations), the 7th Cause of Action (Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage), the 8th Cause of Action (Negligent Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage), the 9th Cause of Action (Unfair Business Practices), and the 10th Cause of Action (Conspiracy) of the First Amended Complaint is sustained with leave to amend.

  • Name

    WEST COAST DENTAL SERVICES, INC. VS EMILY GARCIA, ET AL

  • Case No.

    SC129056

  • Hearing

    Oct 23, 2018

The fourth cause of action alleged in the SACC is for intentional interference with contractual relations.

  • Name

    CLARK VS LAZZARA

  • Case No.

    CVRI2105504

  • Hearing

    Dec 15, 2022

(2) Intentional Interference with Contract Defendants demurs to the third cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations because the Complaint does not describe the existence of any contract with a third-party; however, the Complaint provides that Plaintiff had a contract with its Chinese manufacturer. (Compl. ¶ 43.)

  • Name

    BREAKTHROUGH INC ET AL VS BLIZZARD ETNERTAINMENT INC ET AL

  • Case No.

    BC686220

  • Hearing

    Mar 14, 2018

  • Judge

    Holly J. Fujie or Michael M. Johnson

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

The demurrer to the causes of action for Intentional Interference with Existing Contractual Relations and Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Advantages are sustained. "A stranger to a contract may be liable in tort for 'intentionally interfering with the performance of the contract. [Citations.]

  • Name

    THOMAS VS MIRAANDA

  • Case No.

    37-2018-00020877-CU-BC-CTL

  • Hearing

    Sep 19, 2019

The alleged statements appear to be exaggerations and/or overstatements of opinion by Defendant Overton with no specific factual basis (i.e., false statement of fact vs. opinion). 2nd COA (intentional interference with contractual relations) - The elements which a plaintiff must plead to state the cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations are (1) a valid contract between plaintiff and a third party; (2) defendant's knowledge of this contract; (3) defendant's intentional acts designed

  • Name

    VALBUENA VS OVERTON

  • Case No.

    CVPS2200698

  • Hearing

    May 29, 2022

  • County

    Riverside County, CA

The alleged statements appear to be exaggerations and/or overstatements of opinion by Defendant Overton with no specific factual basis (i.e., false statement of fact vs. opinion). 2nd COA (intentional interference with contractual relations) - The elements which a plaintiff must plead to state the cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations are (1) a valid contract between plaintiff and a third party; (2) defendant's knowledge of this contract; (3) defendant's intentional acts designed

  • Name

    VALBUENA VS OVERTON

  • Case No.

    CVPS2200698

  • Hearing

    May 31, 2022

  • County

    Riverside County, CA

The alleged statements appear to be exaggerations and/or overstatements of opinion by Defendant Overton with no specific factual basis (i.e., false statement of fact vs. opinion). 2nd COA (intentional interference with contractual relations) - The elements which a plaintiff must plead to state the cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations are (1) a valid contract between plaintiff and a third party; (2) defendant's knowledge of this contract; (3) defendant's intentional acts designed

  • Name

    VALBUENA VS OVERTON

  • Case No.

    CVPS2200698

  • Hearing

    May 28, 2022

  • County

    Riverside County, CA

The alleged statements appear to be exaggerations and/or overstatements of opinion by Defendant Overton with no specific factual basis (i.e., false statement of fact vs. opinion). 2nd COA (intentional interference with contractual relations) - The elements which a plaintiff must plead to state the cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations are (1) a valid contract between plaintiff and a third party; (2) defendant's knowledge of this contract; (3) defendant's intentional acts designed

  • Name

    VALBUENA VS OVERTON

  • Case No.

    CVPS2200698

  • Hearing

    May 30, 2022

  • County

    Riverside County, CA

An essential element to each of the causes of action for inducing breach of contract, intentional interference with contract, intentional misrepresentation, and fraudulent transfer is resulting damages or harm. (See CACI Nos. 2200 [inducing breach of contract], 2201 [intentional interference with contractual relations], 1900 [intentional misrepresentation] 4200-4203 [fraudulent transfer under Uniform Voidable Transactions Act]; Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v.

  • Name

    LEVEL 3 CONSTRUCTION, INC. VS. URBAN COMMONS RIVERSIDE BLVD., LLC

  • Case No.

    30-2015-00795018-CU-BC-CJC

  • Hearing

    Jul 01, 2017

With regard to the Fourth Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations, the Court notes Plaintiff’s lack of opposition and stated willingness to withdraw this claim. Therefore, the motion is granted, without leave to amend, as to the Fourth Cause of Action against the moving defendant.

  • Name

    THE DYER LAW FIRM VS SAMSIN, KARLA

  • Case No.

    CV-21-000300

  • Hearing

    Mar 02, 2024

  • County

    Stanislaus County, CA

With regard to the Fourth Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations, the Court notes Plaintiff’s lack of opposition and stated willingness to withdraw this claim. Therefore, the motion is granted, without leave to amend, as to the Fourth Cause of Action against the moving defendant.

  • Name

    THE DYER LAW FIRM VS SAMSIN, KARLA

  • Case No.

    CV-21-000300

  • Hearing

    Mar 04, 2024

  • County

    Stanislaus County, CA

With regard to the Fourth Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations, the Court notes Plaintiff’s lack of opposition and stated willingness to withdraw this claim. Therefore, the motion is granted, without leave to amend, as to the Fourth Cause of Action against the moving defendant.

  • Name

    THE DYER LAW FIRM VS SAMSIN, KARLA

  • Case No.

    CV-21-000300

  • Hearing

    Mar 03, 2024

  • County

    Stanislaus County, CA

With regard to the Fourth Cause of Action for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations, the Court notes Plaintiff’s lack of opposition and stated willingness to withdraw this claim. Therefore, the motion is granted, without leave to amend, as to the Fourth Cause of Action against the moving defendant.

  • Name

    THE DYER LAW FIRM VS SAMSIN, KARLA

  • Case No.

    CV-21-000300

  • Hearing

    Mar 01, 2024

  • County

    Stanislaus County, CA

Sixth Cause of Action: Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations Defendants demur to the sixth cause of action on the grounds that Plaintiff has not alleged that a contract existed between Plaintiff and a third party.

  • Name

    ISAM MAAYTAH CORPORATION INC VS MINIACI, MICHAEL

  • Case No.

    17K08189

  • Hearing

    Oct 19, 2017

  • Judge

    Elaine Lu or Yolanda Orozco

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

  • Type

    Contract

  • Sub Type

    Breach

With respect to a cause of action for intentional interference with contract, a prima facie case would require evidence concerning the following elements: The elements which a plaintiff must plead to state the cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations are (1) a valid contract between plaintiff and a third party; (2) defendant's knowledge of this contract; (3) defendant's intentional acts designed to induce a breach or disruption of the contractual relationship; (4) actual breach

  • Name

    LEVET, INC. VS AMIR KACEM

  • Case No.

    22GDCV00527

  • Hearing

    Nov 18, 2022

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

The Demurrer is sustained with 10 days leave to amend as to the 1st Cause of Action (Fraud), 4th Cause of Action (Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations), the 5th Cause of Action (Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage), and the Sixth Cause of Action (Negligent Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage). As to the 1st Cause of Action, what is the actionable misrepresentation? To separate someone from his/her wealth is conclusory. What are the specific facts?

  • Name

    JAMES WOHL VS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

  • Case No.

    SC123568

  • Hearing

    Nov 22, 2016

Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations “The elements of a cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations are “(1) the existence of a valid contract between the plaintiff and a third party; (2) the defendant’s knowledge of that contract; (3) the defendant’s intentional acts designed to induce a breach or disruption of the contractual relationship; (4) actual breach or disruption of the contractual relationship; and (5) resulting damage.” (Redfearn v.

  • Name

    KATY M SETOODEH VS SAINT JOHNS MULTISPECIALTY MEDICAL GROUP, INC., DBA DOCTORS OF ST JOHNS MEDICAL GROUP, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    19STCV15343

  • Hearing

    Jul 23, 2020

These causes of action are for intentional interference with prospective economic advantage and intentional interference with contractual relations. They appear to assert that Ikonte’s wrongful/actionable conduct is the filing of a lis pendens in this lawsuit. (Cross-Complaint, ¶¶45, 46, 51, and 52.) Challenging the act of filing a lis pendens is “squarely covered by section 425.16, subdivision (e)(1).” Salma v. Capon (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 1275, 1285.

  • Name

    IKONTE VS NERO

  • Case No.

    CVRI2000734

  • Hearing

    Sep 10, 2022

  • County

    Riverside County, CA

These causes of action are for intentional interference with prospective economic advantage and intentional interference with contractual relations. They appear to assert that Ikonte’s wrongful/actionable conduct is the filing of a lis pendens in this lawsuit. (Cross-Complaint, ¶¶45, 46, 51, and 52.) Challenging the act of filing a lis pendens is “squarely covered by section 425.16, subdivision (e)(1).” Salma v. Capon (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 1275, 1285.

  • Name

    IKONTE VS NERO

  • Case No.

    CVRI2000734

  • Hearing

    Sep 11, 2022

  • County

    Riverside County, CA

These causes of action are for intentional interference with prospective economic advantage and intentional interference with contractual relations. They appear to assert that Ikonte’s wrongful/actionable conduct is the filing of a lis pendens in this lawsuit. (Cross-Complaint, ¶¶45, 46, 51, and 52.) Challenging the act of filing a lis pendens is “squarely covered by section 425.16, subdivision (e)(1).” Salma v. Capon (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 1275, 1285.

  • Name

    IKONTE VS NERO

  • Case No.

    CVRI2000734

  • Hearing

    Sep 12, 2022

  • County

    Riverside County, CA

Under both Silver and Port Med. it is clear that DRMC’s claims for intentional interference with contractual relations, intentional interference with prospective economic relations and interference with prospective economic relations, each of which is based upon explanations of benefits or payment to Evans and DRMC AHMFP which indicated that Evans was not responsible for the balance. FAC ¶¶ 18-20, 46, 48, 52, 54, 58, 60.

  • Name

    DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL VS AIDS HEALTHCARE

  • Case No.

    PSC1800948

  • Hearing

    Dec 10, 2018

See CACI No. 2201 (element number three of a cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations requires that the defendant's conduct prevent performance or make performance more expensive or difficult).

  • Name

    OUTDOOR MEDIA GROUP INC VS SUNREY MEDIA LLC

  • Case No.

    37-2018-00011561-CU-BC-NC

  • Hearing

    Oct 11, 2018

Fourth Cause of Action (Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations). This claim is not preempted by CUTSA to the extent it pleads wrongdoing independent of the alleged misappropriation of confidential information. The TAC fails to adequately plead facts to support a claim for intentional interference by BH-SD Defendants, given that BH-SD Defendants were not in existence until after the relevant agreements had terminated. (Pacific Gas & Electric v. Bear Stearns & Co. (1990) 50 Cal.3d 118, 1126.)

  • Name

    VIZION HEALTH LLC VS. APCO CAPITAL, LLC

  • Case No.

    30-2016-00869207-CU-BC-CJC

  • Hearing

    Apr 02, 2018

The demurrer is sustained with leave to amend. 6 th Cause of Action: Intentional Interference With Contractual Relations 7 th Cause of Action: Intentional Interference With Prospective Contractual Relations 8 th Cause of Action: Negligent Interference With Prospective Contractual Relations Defendants challenge the subject causes of action on grounds of factual specificity, including articulation of actual disrupted contracts for the contractual relations cause of action, and conduct independently

  • Name

    MELODY RANCH MOTION PICTURE STUDIO, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL. VS PLACERITA CANYON CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    20CHCV00595

  • Hearing

    Aug 03, 2021

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

  • Type

    Business

  • Sub Type

    Intellectual Property

On March 2, 2021, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint for Breach of Settlement Agreement, and Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations. [1] RULING : Sustained without Leave to Amend in Part/Overruled in Part.

  • Name

    MAZAL GROUP, LLC VS Y&E ENTERPRISES, LLC, ET AL.

  • Case No.

    20CHCV00412

  • Hearing

    Aug 11, 2021

  • County

    Los Angeles County, CA

City of Los Angeles (2007) 42 Cal.4th 531). 2nd cause of action for Intentional Interference with Actual and Prospective Contractual Relations, 3rd cause of action for Negligent Interference with Actual and Prospective Contractual Relations, and 4th cause of action for Unfair Business Practices: The Court intends to Sustain demurrer to the 2nd-4th causes of action on grounds that these claims, as alleged, are preempted under the California Uniform Trade Secrets Act (CC §§ 3426-3426.11).

  • Name

    SUNLIGHT PRODUCT TECHNOLOGIES LTD VS MPOWERD INC

  • Case No.

    56-2013-00444550-CU-BT-VTA

  • Hearing

    Nov 14, 2014

Please wait a moment while we load this page.

New Envelope