This time verdict and judgment are given for Sluggo after a finding that Amtrack was negligent. Subsequently, Spike, a third passenger on the train, sues Amtrack for personal injuries received in the accident. Spike contends that Amtrack's negligence is conclusively established by the judgment in Sluggo versus Amtrack. Its executive offices are in Florida where all of its officers as well as its sales staff are employed, its books and records are located, its financial affairs are conducted, and its policy decisions are made. 10 Points Nash, a citizen of Tennessee residing in the Eastern District of Tennessee, sues Metro, a citizen of New York residing in the Southern District of New York, for personal injuries received in an automobile accident occurring in Hawaii.
Jurisdiction is based only on diversity of citizenship.
10 Points V.A. Beach, a citizen of Virginia residing in the Eastern District of Virginia, sues Steel Co., a Delaware Corporation with its principal place of business in Indiana, on a contract claim arising under state law. The events giving rise to the contract claim occurred entirely in Nebraska. Steel Co. does extensive business in the Southern District of Mississippi and is subject to personal jurisdiction in Mississippi as a result of this business, even though it conducts no activities in the Northern District of Mississippi.