Dallas-Hub Associates, Steven Wood and Jordan A. Rawls, despite being retained only days before trial and encountering significant procedural setbacks, successfully secured a take-nothing judgment by effectively demonstrating the plaintiff's failure to substantiate their claims.

Overview of the Case

• Our firm was retained by our client just days before their trial against Everything Breaks, Inc., which involved claims of breach of contract, fraud, fraudulent inducement, and violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
• The plaintiff sought $85,000 plus additional damages, interest, and attorney's fees.
• Despite the court denying our motion for continuance and imposing sanctions that prevented us from presenting evidence or witnesses, the judge ruled in our favor, awarding a take-nothing judgment to the defense.

Claims Made Against our Client

• Fraudulent Inducement: The plaintiff admitted under cross-examination that they had no evidence of false statements made before the contract.
• Fraud: We argued that under Texas law, plaintiffs cannot bring both tort and breach of contract claims for the same issue.
• Texas DTPA: No evidence was presented showing any violations by the defendant.
• Breach of Contract: The plaintiff failed to admit the contract as evidence and could not specify which contract provisions were breached. Their general dissatisfaction with the service results did not constitute a breach.

Defensive Strategy

• Despite being called to trial with less than a day's notice and being prohibited from presenting evidence, our defense prevailed by thoroughly preparing for cross-examinations and highlighting the weaknesses in the plaintiff's case.

Impact on Final Outcome

• Winning this case demonstrates our legal team's skill and ability to achieve positive results under challenging circumstances.

Predicting the Future

• This victory showcases our commitment and capability to secure successful outcomes for our clients, even when the odds are against us.
• Future clients can trust in our determination and legal acumen.

About QPWB

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., is the largest minority and women-owned law firm in the nation with jurisdiction in 48 states and territories in the U.S. allowing us to serve a broad spectrum of industries with over 100 areas of practice. Our lawyers provide representation for businesses and their leaders in litigation, regulatory, and corporate matters.