I & JC Corp. v. Helen of Troy L.P.

OPINION

RICHARD BARAJAS, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from the trial court’s denial of special appearance motions decided against Appellants. For the reasons stated herein, we affirm the trial court’s finding that jurisdiction in Texas is appropriate.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Appellant I & JC Corp. is a Florida corporation originally incorporated for the business of retail sales of women’s hair accessories. Appellant Bayside Brush Co. was subsequently created to focus on retail sales of hair accessories and I & JC transferred its focus to the wholesale distribution of hair…