Law for Business 12th Edition by James Barnes,Terry Dworkin,Eric Richards

Exercise 3

Connie, a resident of Michigan, was visiting her grandmother in California. While dining at a restaurant, a light fixture fell and severely cut Connie's arm. Connie required surgery and several months of physical therapy before she was able to use her arm properly, and she still has residual damage. She sues the restaurant, asking for $500,000 to reimburse medical expenses, lost wages, and the permanent damage, and $500,000 for pain and suffering. Where can the lawsuit be heard, and why?