Joseph purchased a stove from ABC Appliances. The stove was defective and burst into flames the first time Joseph used it, causing property damage and injuries. Joseph has decided to sue ABC Appliances for his losses. What are the primary steps in his lawsuit?

a. complaint, answer, discovery, motions, trial

b. indictment, plea, petition, alibi, trial

c. arbitration, mediation, subpoena, trial, appeal

d. complaint, affidavit, reply, disposition, trial