Courts have struggled with the question of when competition for business or employees crosses the line into an actionable tort. If a third party unfairly interferes with a business contract or relationship and causes damage, a tortious interference claim may be a viable option.Appellees alleged claims for tortious interference with economic relations against Appellant. Wrongful or tortious interference with contracts happens when a thirdparty intentionally causes a contracting party to commit a breach of contract. Tortious interference with a contract occurs when a third party intentionally damages the contractual between two parties. Shortly thereafter, BuildMyRank went out of business. Can I sue for defamation (and tortious interference with my business) when they spread lies and incite others to harass me? Restatement (Second) of Torts § 766 (1979). Dale, "Interference with Business Relation," 5.