He sells Plaintiff a food processor under a warranty. The processor explodes one week later, and is injured.
Diversity jurisdiction exists.
The state statute of limitations is three years. Plaintiff files suit within three years, but does not serve Defendant until one month after the three-year period has expired. The claim is not time-barred because Plaintiff filed the action within three years. The claim is time-barred if state law requires service within the limitations period. The claim is time-barred if federal law requires filing within the limitations period.