Pippa, a Kentucky resident, was driving on a road in Georgia when she got into a car accident with Derek, causing her injuries.  Derek is an Indiana resident, and the accident happened in Georgia.  She wants to sue Derek for $50,000 in damages, and the lawsuit involves state law only.

1. Which state or states has or have personal jurisdiction: Kentucky, Georgia, and Indiana? What method of personal jurisdiction does each state have, if that state does have personal jurisdiction?

Do federal courts have subject matter jurisdiction in this case? If so, how do they have subject matter jurisdiction?

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