Consumer Law, Warranties Can't win for losing....

[ojnaot]

Thanks for ANY advice anyone can give!!

We were once doing business with company 'A' and purchasing products from them for resale. They then decided to terminate our relationship for reasons unknown and they will not disclose. It was NOT due to nonpayment or anything such as that. So there was another company offering the same products, so we then began to do business with company 'B' which sells the same products that we can purchase for resale. It has come to our attention that company 'A' has begun contacting company 'B' and advising them that they should not do business with us either. Is there anything illegal going on here? Or are their grounds for a case?

 

[Michael Wechsler]

Sure - it's called "tortious interference with contract." You've got a good case whether or not there is an NDA in place. Below are two instances of how this "tort" cause of action manifests itself in business (convenience provided by Wikipedia). You may also have a cause of action for efamation. Your best bet is to send them a cease and desist letter.

Tortious interference with contract rights can occur where the tortfeasor convinces a party to breach the contract against the plaintiff, or where the tortfeasor disrupts the ability of one party to perform his obligations under the contract, thereby preventing the plaintiff from receiving the performance promised.

Tortious interference with business relationships occurs where the tortfeasor acts to prevent the plaintiff from successfully establishing or maintaining business relationships.