Question

Miguel buys a truck in Texas, then moves to Washington. A year later, he is driving his truck in Oklahoma, and causes an accident by running into another car, whose driver is from Florida.
In what states will the other driver be able to sue Miguel? State the reasons for your answer.

Answer 1

Miguel buys a truck in Texas, then moves to Washington. A year later, he is driving his truck in Oklahoma, and causes an accident by running into another car, whose driver is from Florida. In what states will the other driver be able to sue Miguel? State the reasons for your answer.

Answer 2

While Miguel lives in Texas, he buys a truck and immediately thereafter moves to Washington. On his way to Washington, he drives his truck through Oklahoma where he causes an accident by running into another car. The driver of the other car, Cindy, is from Florida. She is seriously injured and has to be evacuated by helicopter to a hospital in Kansas. Miguel is uninjured and eventually gets to Washington where he establishes his residence. In what state(s) might Cindy be able to sue Miguel? Why might Cindy choose one state over another for purposes of her lawsuit? Why might Cindy even choose to file suit in Washington even though she lives in Florida? State the reasons for your answer.