Supreme Court of Arkansas
Carolyn Lawson v. Simmons Sporting Goods, Inc.
March 28, 2019569 S.W.3d 865
Summary
The court affirmed dismissal of Lawson's premises-liability action because Arkansas lacked specific personal jurisdiction over Simmons. Although Simmons advertised and conducted promotional activities in Arkansas, Lawson's injury occurred in Louisiana and her claim did not arise from or relate to Simmons's Arkansas contacts. The court also clarified that a Rule 12(b)(2) jurisdictional motion is not converted into a summary-judgment motion merely because the court considers evidence outside the pleadings.