Business Torts

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Dickinson Wright represents businesses in disputes involving fraud, unfair competition, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, trade secret misappropriation, and other business tort claims. We help clients assess their options, develop litigation strategies, and protect their commercial interests when business relationships break down or competitors engage in improper conduct.

Our attorneys represent companies ranging from closely held businesses to multinational organizations in state and federal courts, arbitration, and other dispute resolution proceedings. We handle business tort matters involving:

Breach of fiduciary duty
Business interference and unfair competition
Civil conspiracy
Fraud and fraudulent inducement
Misappropriation of confidential and proprietary information
Misrepresentation and negligent misrepresentation
Tortious interference with contracts and business relationships
Trade secret misappropriation
Unfair and deceptive business practices

Business tort claims often arise alongside contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property disputes. Our attorneys handle matters involving emergency injunctive relief, temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, expedited discovery, and claims for monetary damages.

Whether pursuing claims against a party that has harmed a business or defending against allegations of wrongful conduct, we help clients protect their rights and pursue outcomes that support their objectives. When litigation is necessary, we represent clients throughout the dispute process, from pre-suit investigations through trial and appeal.

Representative Matters

Represented a commercial tenant in litigation involving fraud and breach of fiduciary duty claims arising from a lease transaction dispute with a broker and related entities. The matter involved allegations that the broker directed a prospective subtenant to a related entity and business partner, causing financial harm to the client. The firm defeated the opposing party’s request for injunctive relief and resolved the matter favorably.
Represented a music company and its founders and officers in a dispute involving breach of fiduciary duty, trade secret misappropriation, and tortious interference claims. The matter involved a longstanding business relationship, contractual disputes, intellectual property issues, and related counterclaims.
Represented a surgical center, its manager, and several owners in a dispute involving breach of fiduciary duty claims, operating agreement violations, and improper share redemption and sales. The firm obtained dismissal of the claims based on the statute of limitations and addressed issues regarding the accrual of fiduciary duty claims under Michigan law.
Represented a global plastic fabrication company in a trade secret misappropriation case involving related tort claims arising from an international supply chain dispute. The matter involved operations in Asia and required expert testimony regarding supply chain operations and damages.
Represented a shareholder in a corporate freeze-out dispute involving breach of fiduciary duty claims and efforts to restrict ownership and voting rights. The firm conducted discovery, took depositions, and argued summary judgment motions in connection with the dispute.
Represented a client in litigation involving restrictive covenant claims and related counterclaims. The matter was resolved through settlement, with all claims dismissed with prejudice.
Represented a business owner in litigation involving fraud and breach of fiduciary duty claims arising from a partnership dispute related to the development and sale of commercial property. The matter involved accounting issues, disgorgement claims, and allegations involving the concealment and misuse of business assets. The case resolved favorably before trial.
Represented a technology company in litigation involving breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, civil conspiracy, and aiding and abetting claims arising from an attempted change in corporate control. The firm obtained emergency injunctive relief preventing unauthorized actions affecting the company’s board of directors and operations.

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