[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?

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EGeneral personal jurisdiction requires that a defendant have such continuous and systematic contacts with the forum state that it can be sued there for any reason, not just those related to the defendant's activities in the state. DroneTek, being a Swedish company that sells products in Illinois, does not necessarily maintain a presence in Illinois sufficient for general personal jurisdiction. The fact that the D2000 model is sold in Illinois and that the plaintiff is a resident of Illinois does not automatically grant general personal jurisdiction. However, Illinois may have specific personal jurisdiction over DroneTek for matters directly related to its business activities within the state, such as selling the D2000 model in Illinois. Specific personal jurisdiction is based on activities that give rise to the lawsuit occurring within the state or having a substantial connection to the state.