Janice, a citizen of Nevada, was injured by a defective product manufactured by Hot Plates, Inc., a company incorporated in California. Janice is suing the company for pain and suffering along with medical bills, which exceed $100,000. With respect to diversity of citizenship cases, which of the following is true? a. If Janice brings the lawsuit in a Nevada state court, Hot Plates, Inc. can have the case removed to federal court.
b. The plaintiff and defendant are required to be residents of the same state.
c. The dollar amount of the controversy is limited to $100,000.
d. If Janice brings the lawsuit in a Nevada state court, the case must be heard there.