Showalter v. Oats

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Van Deren, J.

— Cheryl Showalter appeals the trial court’s order vacating her default judgment against Wild Oats Markets, Inc. (Wild Oats), on her personal injury claim. Showalter contends that the trial court erred because Wild Oats’ motion to set aside the default judgment failed to demonstrate a prima facie defense and excusable neglect. Holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion under the facts here, we affirm.

FACTS

¶2 Showalter filed a personal injury complaint against Wild Oats in April 2003. Wild Oats has retail grocery stores in 23 states, including Nature’s Marketplace…