By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//May 10, 2011//
By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//May 10, 2011//
Contracts
Tortious interference with contract
Tri-Corp Housing, Inc. appeals the summary judgment dismissing all of Tri-Corp’s claims against Alderman Robert Bauman. Tri-Corp argues that the trial court erred when it: (1) granted summary judgment in Alderman Bauman’s favor with regard to Tri-Corp’s conspiracy and tortious interference with a contract or prospective contract claim because disputed issues of material fact existed as to both claims; and (2) concluded that Tri-Corp’s damages were speculative. We have affirmed the trial court with regard to Tri-Corp’s conspiracy claims against the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) in a separate appeal and now affirm the trial court with regard to the conspiracy claims against Alderman Bauman. However, we conclude that issues of material fact exist regarding Tri-Corp’s tortious interference with a contract or prospective contract claim against Alderman Bauman. Accordingly, we affirm in part and reverse in part and remand. Not recommended for publication in the official reports.
2010AP1443 Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority v. Tri Corp Housing Inc., et al.
Dist I, Milwaukee County, Flangan, J., Kessler, J.
Attorneys: For Appellant: Machulak, John E., Milwaukee; For Respondent: Smokowicz, Jan A., Milwaukee