Torts — tortious interference with contract

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil

Torts — tortious interference with contract

Calvin (C.L.) and Carol Williams appeal an order on summary judgment dismissing their claim for tortious interference with contract against Kent Nikel, an employee of Enbridge.[1] The Williamses contend Nikel interfered with a three-year employment agreement they had with Enbridge to perform services for Enbridge on a pipeline construction project. The dispositive issue is whether the Williamses had an enforceable contract or prospective contract with Enbridge. For the reasons that follow, we conclude that the summary judgment record, viewed in a light most favorable to the Williamses, does not support the Williamses’ contention that they had an enforceable contract or prospective contract with Enbridge. Accordingly, we affirm. Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

2009AP1006 Williams v. Enbridge Pipelines, et al.

Dist IV, Jefferson County, Erwin, J., Higginbotham, J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Sanders, Mark E., Milwaukee; Foy, Angela Chaput, Milwaukee; For Respondent: Baumbach, Devon R., Madison