AutoNation, Inc. v. Hatfield

OPINION

LESLIE BROCK YATES, Justice.

This is an accelerated appeal from a temporary injunction. Trial court proceedings have been stayed until disposition of the appeal. Appellants challenge the trial court’s order granting a temporary injunction. We affirm.

Appellee Garrick Hatfield was formerly employed in Texas by appellant Auto M. Imports, which is owned by appellant Au-tonation. 1 When hired by Autonation, Hatfield signed an employment contract and a second contract that included a non-compete agreement. The non-compete agreement contained a forum selection provision requiring lawsuits to…