Hollinger v. Sifers

JAMES M. SMART, JR., Judge.

Appellants Lori and Rick Hollinger appeal the trial court’s dismissal of their cause of action against Timothy M. Sifers, M.D., and Timothy M. Sifers, M.D., P.A., (“Defendants”) for lack of personal jurisdiction. The Hollingers contend that Defendants were subject to both specific and general jurisdiction under Missouri’s long-arm statute. We affirm the dismissal.

Factual and Procedural Background

Defendant Timothy M. Sifers, M.D., is licensed to practice medicine in the State of Kansas. He maintains a place of business in Kansas and has never been licensed to…