ERC Midstream LLC and Mark Hutchinson v. American Midstream Partners, LP, American Midstream GP, LLC, High Point Infrastructure Partners, LLC, HPIP Gonzalez Holdings, LLC and Brian Bierbach

OPINION

Martha Hill Jamison, Justice

In one issue, appellants ERC Midstream LLC and Mark Hutchison challenge the trial court’s order granting the special appearance of appellee Brian Bierbach. Concluding the trial court may exercise personal jurisdiction over ERC Midstream and Hutchison’s fraud claim, we reverse and remand as to that claim.

Background

ERC Midstream is a limited liability company in the oil and gas industry, which Hutchison owns and manages. Hutchison worked with Forest Oil Company on behalf of ERC Midstream on the engineering, design, and development of a midstream gathering and…