Hollinger, a Missouri resident, saw a television interview with Sifers and contacted his office in Kansas about a surgical procedure, which Sifers performed on Hollinger in Kansas. The surgery resulted in significant complications and Hollinger sued Sifers in Missouri state court for malpractice and other torts. Service of process was obtained in Kansas under the Missouri long-arm statute. The trial court dismissed the suit for lack of personal jurisdiction. Hollinger appealed.