Alice, a resident of Michigan, claims that Pet Food Company Inc. put out some dog food that
Question:
Alice, a resident of Michigan, claims that Pet Food Company Inc. put out some dog food that made her dog, Champ, sick. Champ is a prize-winning poodle. He survived the pet food fiasco but only after traveling to a veterinarian in Florida specializing in poodles and having two very expensive surgeries. Additionally, his ability to sire has been impaired, and Alice will have no more breeding fees from Champ. Her damages are $80,000. Pet Food Company Inc. is incorporated in Delaware, with its principal place of business in Michigan. Alice asks you whether she can sue in federal court or state court.The issue is jurisdiction and only jurisdiction. In your response, you are to discuss the reasons for your answer. [Remember to use the terminology that is used in the book, this is not a creative writing course so avoid using slang or colloguial.]