Soderlund Bros., Inc. v. Carrier Corp.

Plaintiff, Soderlund Brothers, Inc. (Soderlund), appeals from an order granting summary judgment to defendant, Carrier Corporation (Carrier), and from a subsequent order denying plaintiff’s motion to reconsider. The counts in plaintiffs’ amended complaint for declaratory judgment and other relief that were brought against Carrier 1 presented claims for defamation (count II), tortious interference with prospective economic advantage (count III) and commercial disparagement (count IV). The count that is the subject of the instant appeal is count III. 2

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