Hypothetical Case Problems
\nCase 1. Javier is traveling from his home in New York to Dallas, Texas. While driving through Oklahoma, his brakes fail and he is injured in the ensuing crash. Javier wants to sue the maker of his car, Energy-Auto Inc. Energy’s headquarters is in New York. It does not have any dealerships in Oklahoma or do any advertising in Oklahoma.
\nQuestions to be answered:
\n\u2022\tIf Javier sued Energy-Auto Inc., identify who would be the plaintiff and the defendant.
\n\u2022\tIn which state or states can the suit be brought?
\n\u2022\tAssume that Javier incurred $100,000 in damages.
\no\tAnalyze whether the suit can be brought in federal court
\no\tExplain the advantages and disadvantages of federal versus state court for this type of suit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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