Ralph Waters operates a watch repair business in Mesa,Arizona.He orders most of his parts from out-of-state suppliers.He orders watch faces from a supplier in Escondido,California.The supplier does not have a sales force but relies on catalogues shipped to watch dealers throughout the country as his means of marketing.Ralph installed several of the suppliers' watch faces on his customers' watches.A strange chemical reaction between perspiration and the faces of the watches caused Ralph's customers to develop rashes and nausea,with some requiring hospitalization.Ralph wishes to bring suit to recover damages ($75,000)from the Escondido supplier.Which of the following statements is true?

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Ralph can bring a diversity action in federal court because he is located in Arizona and the supplier is located in California. The amount in controversy exceeds $75,000, and there is diversity of citizenship between the parties. The fact that the supplier does not have a sales force in Arizona does not necessarily preclude jurisdiction in Arizona.

Ralph Waters Operates a Watch Repair Business in Mesa,Arizona