New York Court of Appeals

Alexander & Alexander of New York, Inc. v. Harry W. Fritzen, Jr., and James W. Barber

November 20, 198668 N.Y.2d 968

Summary

The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's order granting summary judgment to defendant Barber on the conspiracy claim and dismissing the interference claim. It held that a mere conspiracy to commit a tort is not a cause of action and that the plaintiff lacked standing to sue for tortious interference with the employment relationship.