Tortious Interference and Unfair Business Practices: Defending Your LA Company in Court

Los Angeles is one of the most competitive business environments in the world. In industries from entertainment and media to real estate, healthcare, and technology, the line between aggressive competition and unlawful conduct is frequently contested in civil courts across the city. If your company has been accused of tortious interference, unfair business practices, or violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law, you’re facing a legal fight that requires a seasoned civil defense attorney in your corner.
California Business and Professions Code Section 17200 — the Unfair Competition Law — is extraordinarily broad. It covers any business practice that is unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent, regardless of whether it falls neatly into a traditional legal category. Plaintiffs use it aggressively in Los Angeles courts because it allows for injunctive relief, restitution, and in class action form, exposure that can reach into the millions.
Tortious interference claims arise when one company is accused of intentionally disrupting another’s business relationships or contracts. In competitive Los Angeles markets, these claims are common when business relationships fall apart and one party looks for someone to blame. The elements of a tortious interference claim are specific, and a skilled defense attorney knows exactly how to challenge each one — including the critical question of whether your company’s conduct was independently wrongful or merely competitive.
Defending against unfair competition claims requires both legal sophistication and industry knowledge. Courts in Downtown LA and Beverly Hills have seen every variation of these claims, and experienced civil defense attorneys know how to distinguish legitimate business practices from conduct that crosses legal lines — and how to present that distinction persuasively to a judge or jury.
Common defenses include privilege, justification, lack of causation, and the argument that no legally protected interest was harmed. Each of these defenses requires careful development of the factual record during discovery.
Best Civil Attorneys defends Los Angeles businesses against unfair competition and business tort claims throughout Southern California. Contact us today for a strategic consultation.