The litigation arose out of failed negotiations for an agency agreement designed to help the Jackson Law Firm’s client expand its international logistics operations into the United States. After negotiations failed, plaintiffs claimed they were owed a severance payment and reliance damages. When the Jackson Law Firm’s client rightfully refused to pay, plaintiffs filed suit in Harris County District Court.
On appeal, plaintiffs argued that the district court erred because there was at least a scintilla of evidence introduced to support each element of plaintiffs’ claims.