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.