What is a tortious interference with prospective business relations?

Tortious interference with prospective business relations, also known as tortious interference with business expectancy, is a legal term used in Kansas to describe a situation in which someone interferes with the contractual or prospective business relationship between two parties. In order for a claim to be successful in Kansas, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant intentionally interfered with the relationship causing harm to the prospective business relationship. The interference must be with the intention to injure the plaintiff. For example, if an individual or company had knowledge of a business contract between two companies and then either intentionally or maliciously interfered with the contract then they could be liable for tortious interference with business expectancy. To be successful, the interference must have been done unlawfully. Examples of tortious interference can include one party inducing the other to break a contract, providing false information about one of the parties, or influencing a third party to prevent the formation of a relationship between the two parties. The damages awarded in such cases are typically based on the amount of money the plaintiff would have received had the interference not occurred. Unfair competition law is a type of tort law that prohibits false or misleading advertising and unfair business practices. In Kansas, this type of tort protects consumers and businesses from unfair competition. Violations of the law can occur when one party acts with the intent to gain an unfair advantage over a competitor through deceptive or dishonest practices. If successful, a plaintiff may be able to obtain both compensatory and punitive damages.

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