Narrative Opinion Summary
In a case concerning defamation and wrongful interference with business relations, the plaintiffs appealed a Supreme Court order from Westchester County, which dismissed their complaint against defendants Deloitte Touche, L.L.P. and Stephen J. Chad for failing to state a cause of action. The court affirmed the dismissal, noting that the plaintiffs did not specify any false statements made by the Deloitte defendants in their defamation claim. Additionally, the wrongful interference claim was dismissed because the complaint lacked allegations of wrongful interference by the Deloitte defendants in any business relationships involving the plaintiffs. The court found the plaintiffs' other arguments to be without merit.
Legal Issues Addressed
Defamation Claims Requirementssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court requires specific identification of false statements to sustain a defamation claim.
Reasoning: The court affirmed the dismissal, noting that the plaintiffs did not specify any false statements made by the Deloitte defendants in their defamation claim.
Wrongful Interference with Business Relationssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: A claim of wrongful interference must include allegations of interference by the defendants in existing business relationships.
Reasoning: Additionally, the wrongful interference claim was dismissed because the complaint lacked allegations of wrongful interference by the Deloitte defendants in any business relationships involving the plaintiffs.