Herlache v. Blackhawk Collision Repair, Inc.

Heritage Mutual Insurance Company appeals an order approving a settlement and distribution of the settlement proceeds. It also appeals an order denying its motion to vacate the distribution order and authorizing creation of a trust for the portion allocated to the minor children. We conclude that it is not entitled to challenge the settlement and the order distributing the settlement proceeds because Heritage failed to appear at the hearing upon which the distribution was based and failed to establish excusable neglect for its default. We further hold that Heritage lacks standing to challenge…