B.1. Concerned that the Los Angeles County Superior Court might not be able to handle numerous serious new claims against the Harry Parties quickly and efficiently (particularly considering the terrible California state budget cuts), Attorney Gator is considering whether a lawsuit by Vic's Family against the Harry Parties. should be filed in Federal Court instead. B.2. Remember that all parties "reside" locally, that is, within California.

Question -

Would a Federal Court have grounds for jurisdiction over a lawsuit filed by Vic's Family against the Harry Parties? If so, (1) specify the two grounds for Federal Court jurisdiction over civil cases, identifying which one(s) would apply to allow Vic's Family to file their case against the Harry Parties in (or have it transferred to) Federal Court rather than State Court; and (2) citing specific Background and/or Additional Facts, explain why the U.S. District Court (i.e., Federal Trial Court) for the Central District of California has jurisdiction over civil claims by Vic's Family against the Harry Parties. Or, if not, (1) specify the two grounds for Federal Court jurisdiction over civil cases, identifying which one(s) would apply to allow Vic's Family to file their case against the Harry Parties in (or have it transferred to) Federal Court rather than State Court; and (2) citing specific Background and/or Additional Facts, explain why the U.S. District Court (i.e., Federal Trial Court) for the Central District of California has no jurisdiction over civil claims by Vic's Family against the Harry Parties.