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Virginia Tortious Interference: Understanding Business Disruption Claims
At Fox & Moghul, we specialize in business litigation and have successfully handled complex tortious interference claims for both plaintiffs and defendants in Virginia. Whether you are dealing with a breach of contract, business sabotage, or a competitor wrongfully interfering with your client relationships, we have the expertise to protect your interests.
This blog guide breaks down the key elements of tortious interference, common defenses, and landmark Virginia case law that impacts businesses facing such disputes.
| Intentional Interference With Existing Contracts That Cannot Be Terminated At Will | Intentional Interference With Contracts That Can Be Terminated At Will | Intentional Interference With Prospective or Pending Contracts | Intentional Interference Affecting a Party's Prospective Business or Economic Advantages |
| There was a valid contract-based relationship between the parties or a business-related expectancy | There was a valid contract-based relationship between the parties or a business-related expectancy | There was a contract-based expectancy between the parties | There was a business relationship between the parties or an expectancy with a an added probability of future economic benefit to the plaintiff |
| The interferer had knowledge of the contractual relationship or business expectancy | The interferer had knowledge of the contractual relationship or business expectancy | The interferer had knowledge of the expectancy | The defendant had a knowledge of the business relationship or expectancy |
| A party intentionally interfered with the business relationship, leading to a breach of contract or other issues that caused the relationship or expectancy to be terminated | A party intentionally interfered with the business relationship, leading to a breach of contract or other issues that caused the relationship or expectancy to be terminated | A party intentionally interfered with the expectancy | There is a reasonable certainty that, the plaintiff would have continued in the relationship or realized the expectancy, absent the defendant's intentional misconduct |
| The disruption of the contractual relationship or business expectancy caused a party to experience damages | The interference by the interferer was done through improper methods | A party used improper means or methods to interfere with the expectancy | A party suffered damages due to the interference |
| The disruption of the contractual relationship or business expectancy caused a party to experience damages | A party experienced damages as a result of the disruption of the contract expectancy | Two Additional Elements Under Virginia Law to Make a Prima Facie Case | |
| There was a competitive relationship between the party interfered with and the interferer | |||
| The defendant had direct or or indirect contact with the source of the plaintiff's business expectancy |
How Fox & Moghul Can Help with Tortious Interference Cases in Virginia
At Fox & Moghul, we have successfully prosecuted and defended tortious interference cases in Virginia courts. Our award-winning litigation team has represented business owners, investors, and corporate clients in disputes involving contract breaches, economic expectancies, and unfair competition.
- For Plaintiffs: We aggressively pursue damages and injunctive relief for businesses that have suffered contractual interference.
- For Defendants: We build strong defenses to show that our clients’ actions were lawful and competitive.
Need Legal Help? Contact Fox & Moghul Today!
If your business has been affected by contract interference or you need to defend against such claims, our team is ready to assist.
Serving Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties
Call: 703-652-5506
