The complaint fails to state a cause of action for tortious interference with contract, as plaintiffs have not alleged that they were parties to a contract with a third party with which defendant interfered. Neither do plaintiffs state a prima facie claim for tortious interference with business relations or economic advantage, as the essence of the cause of action involves actions directed not at plaintiffs but at third parties. Here, the alleged threats and misrepresentations were directed at plaintiffs themselves, and not at any third party.
Underwood v. Urban Homesteading Assistance (U-HAB), Inc., NY Slip Op 01020 (1st Dep't February 16, 2021)
