Coconut Corporation is incorporated in and has its principal office in the state of California. Coconut Corporation
Question:
Coconut Corporation is incorporated in and has its principal office in the state of California. Coconut Corporation also has several stores in California where it sells its Coconut wireless phones to consumers. It also has several stores in the state of Hawaii where it advertises and sells its Coconut wireless phones. Danny, a resident of Hawaii, purchased a Coconut wireless phone in Hawaii. The next day, while he was using his phone at home (in Hawaii), the phone explodes and causes injury to Danny’s hands and face. For purposes of this question, you can assume the phone was defective and that Danny has a valid claim against Coconut Corporation. Pretend you are an attorney advising Danny. Danny asks you which state(s) court(s) would be able to exercise jurisdiction over Coconut Corporation if Danny were to sue for his injuries?
Explain why you believe the state(s) has/have jurisdiction over Coconut Corporation if Danny is to sue for his injuries. Cite the page number of the textbook page(s) you refer to for your answer.
Managerial Economics and Strategy
ISBN: 978-0321566447
1st edition
Authors: Jeffrey M. Perloff, James A. Brander