James Bond purchased a new automobile from Aston Martin in Los Angeles, CA. The following year the Bond family, who resided in California, left that state for a new home in Cleveland, Ohio. As they passed through Nebraska, another car struck their Aston Martin, causing a fire that severely burned Mr. Bond. Later on, the Bonds brought a products-liability action (a type of tort) in a court in Nebraska claiming that their injuries resulted from the defective design and placement of the Aston Martins gas tank and fuel system. They sued Aston Martin's regional distributor located in San Diego and its retail dealer.

1. Over which of the parties do you think a court in Nebraska has personal jurisdiction?

2. For the sake of argument, let's say a Nebraska court does have personal jurisdiction over the defendants. Now, which type of court in Nebraska should the Bonds sue in, federal or state? Why?

3. Which law do you think a court will use to come to a decision? Will it use California law, Nebraska law, or federal law?