Gina, an elderly lady, bought a bus ticket in Cleveland with Ace Bus Company, a New York corporation for a trip to New York City. While en route, the bus stopped in Pennsylvania where Gina broke her hip as she descended the steps to exit the bus. She intends to sue Ace for an amount in excess of $75,000 claiming that the bus company was negligent in failing to maintain the bus in a safe condition. Name the court(s) which would have subject matter jurisdiction to render a valid judgment in Gina's case.
Gina had got injured while stepping out of the bus. As bus is a public commodity, it will not just have reasonable care for passengers, but it is expected to exhibit utmost caution and the highest degree of vigilance, so as to ensure passenger safety. Gina can claim negligence on part of the bus driver as well as the bus company. However she will have to file the claim within 6 months of the accident. As the accident happened in Pennsylvania, the venue of the case will be Pennsylvania. As per the venue rules, the case can be filed in the local courts of Pennsylvania. Moreover as the associated damages in the case is more than $75000, Gina can file the negligence case with the Federal Court of either Cleveland or New York city, whichever is convenient for Gina.
Gina, an elderly lady, bought a bus ticket in Cleveland with Ace Bus Company, a New...