Legal Opinion
Lawson v. Simmons Sporting Goods, Inc.
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Decided March 28, 2019No. CV-18-545PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRhonda K. Wood, Associate Justice
Appellant Carolyn Lawson appeals the circuit court's dismissal of her premises-liability suit against appellee Simmons Sporting Goods, Inc., for lack of personal jurisdiction. We affirm because Arkansas courts do not have jurisdiction to entertain Lawson's claims against Simmons.
I. Facts and Procedural Background
Simmons operates a retail-sporting-goods store in Bastrop, Louisiana. It is incorporated in Louisiana with its principal place of business in Louisiana. Simmons has never operated a store in Arkansas. However, Simmons advertises in Arkansas through promotional catalog inserts and…
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