Booth v. Blueberry Hill Restaurants, Inc.

Steven L. Booth sued Blueberry Hill Restaurants, Inc., for injuries which occurred when Booth was attacked and beaten while in the Blueberry Hill parking lot. Blueberry Hill failed to answer interrogatories as ordered by the court, and as a sanction, the court dismissed Blueberry Hill’s answer to Booth’s petition, entered judgment on liability against Blueberry Hill, and awarded expenses in favor of Booth in the amount of $875. Blueberry Hill appeals the trial court’s order striking its answer and entering a judgment on liability.

SCOPE OF REVIEW

Determination of an appropriate sanction for…