A tortious interference lawsuit allows you to sue the noncontracting person and recover damages for intentional or negligent acts that caused economic harm. California Supreme Court Clarifies Pleading Requirements for Claims of Tortious Interference with AtWill Contracts.California courts have long recognized causes of action for tortious interference with contract and tortious interference with prospective economic advantage. Both California contract law and tort law allow for legal action when a third party wrongfully interferes with a contract or ongoing business relationship. This blog talks about the Cal jury instructions and what a Plaintiff has to prove to meet their "burden of proof" in a civil case. The court held that a plaintiff asserting a tortious interference claim involving an atwill contract must plead an independently wrongful act. Justia California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI) (2024) 2201. Stranger claims a social or economic interest in the contractual relationship. The next element to prove is that the defendant used their knowledge with the intent to interfere with or disrupt the contract. Trades Council, 73 Ohio St.3d.