[DroneTek] DroneTek, Inc

question 40

Multiple Choice

[DroneTek] DroneTek, Inc., a Swedish company, produces drones that are sold in the United States and many countries. DroneTek's D2000 model is a top seller in Illinois, where Reymond lives. While vacationing in Mexico, Reymond purchased a D2000 drone. Unfortunately, during a tour in Mexico City, the blades of the D2000 broke from the unit and caused serious and permanent injury to Reymond. Reymond wants to file suit in Illinois against DroneTek for its defective product.
-Does an Illinois court have general personal jurisdiction over DroneTek?

• A) Yes, because the D2000 was sold in Illinois.
• B) Yes, if the value of Reymond's claim is over $50,000.
• C) No, because DroneTek does not maintain a presence in Illinois.
• D) Yes, because its product was defective and injured a resident of Illinois.
• E) No, because Illinois has specific personal jurisdiction over DroneTek.

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