Fontana v. Hugo International, Inc.

Edward and Brian Fontana appeal an order denying their motion to dismiss or transfer for improper venue. We reverse.

Hugo International is a shoe wholesaler which is headquartered in Miami-Dade County. It imports and sells women’s shoes to retail stores throughout the United States. For a number of years, the Fontanas were sales agents for Hugo. They live in Pinellas County, but traveled nationwide on Hugo’s behalf.

According to Hugo’s complaint, the Fon-tanas (while employed by Hugo) went to California and concluded an agreement to represent Hugo’s competitor, Sideout Shoe *434Company.1 Hugo…