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Addressing Business Torts Across California

Business torts in California are civil lawsuits that arise when wrongful actions cause financial harm to a business. In some cases, this means a direct financial loss. In other cases, it could involve damage to the business’s reputation, which can reduce future sales and cause long-term financial harm. These offenses can be committed by employees, other business owners or private individuals.

Here at Sullivan Pratt LLP, our attorneys have decades of combined experience handling business tort cases across the state of California. We are known for finding creative solutions and demonstrating exceptional legal talent. We understand that these are complex cases and that business owners have a lot at stake, both financially and reputationally. Our lawyers strive to find viable solutions at every turn.

Examples Of Business Tort Cases

For business owners wondering if they have an economic tort claim, here are a few examples of common cases our firm can handle:

● Fraudulent misrepresentation or false advertising, such as being deceived into a business deal that harms the company.
● Significant breach of contract issues, such as not delivering products or services that were paid for.
● Business disparagement, including trade libel, where knowingly false statements harm the company’s reputation.
● Theft of trade secrets or intellectual property, which could come from outsiders or employees within the company.
● Tortious interference with existing business relationships, causing them to deteriorate.
● Breach of fiduciary duty, where a person with a duty of care to the business – such as an attorney or financial professional – acts in their own best interests instead of the business’s best interests.
● Tactics promoting unfair competition and causing financial harm.

Every business tort case is unique, but the financial and reputational damage can be significant and long-lasting. For example, libel could permanently harm a business’s reputation, even after the case is resolved. A breach of contract could cause a business to miss deadlines and break contracts with other companies.

Potential Remedies

The remedies used will depend on the specifics of the case. In many instances, the civil lawsuit seeks financial compensation for the economic losses. It may also seek to stop the harm, such as halting false statements. When contracts are violated, financial compensation is often necessary to address the losses.

No matter what type of business tort claim you may need to make, it is important to know how to proceed. Our business tort attorneys have handled multimillion-dollar cases and understand the complexities of the law.