Hypothetical Case Problems

Case 1. Javier is traveling from his home in New York to Dallas, Texas. Whiledriving through Oklahoma, his brakes fail, and he is injured in the ensuing crash.Javier wants to sue the maker of his car, Electric Inc. Electric Inc.'s headquartersare in Arizona. It does not have any dealerships in Oklahoma or doany advertising in Oklahoma. It does have a dealership in Dallas, Texas.

What states have jurisdiction over the defendant? Assume that the company began(incorporated) in Arizona.

1. Assume that the plaintiff will sue the defendant for $100,000 in damages.Can the suit be brought in federal court? If so, what is the basis for thefederal courts to have jurisdiction?
2. If Javier only had minor damages and sued for $9,000, what courts havejurisdiction?

review Case 1 in the Hypothetical Case Problems section and then respond to these directives:

• If Javier sued Electric Inc., identify who would be the plaintiff and the defendant.
• Explain in which state or states the suit can be brought.
• Assume that Javier incurred $100,000 in damages.
  • Analyze whether the suit can be brought to federal court.
  • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of federal versus state court for this type of suit.