O'Brien v. State Street Bank & Trust Co.

The trial court dismissed plaintiff’s second amended complaint without leave to amend. Plaintiff appeals.

Count I of the complaint alleges that the defendant intentionally interfered with the plaintiff’s existing and prospective business relationships. The second count of the complaint is identical except that it alleges negligent, not intentional, interference. The trial court’s order did not set forth any reasons for its decision.

The plaintiff contends that the trial court erred when it dismissed without leave to amend count I of the plaintiffs second amended complaint because, simply put,…