Spatz v. Kirby

The appellant, Dr. Hugo Spatz, challenges the final judgment awarding damages to the appellee, Robert L. Kirby, in his action for intentional interference with a business relationship. We reverse. ■

The appellee filed an amended complaint alleging that the appellant interfered with appellee’s business relationship with Charlotte County. Appellee was employed by Charlotte County as assistant to the building director. Appellant was a “communicator” for the Concerned Citizen’s Coalition which is a citizen “watch dog” group concerned with wasteful activities in the Charlotte County government. The…