R.T.A., International, Inc. v. Cano

OPINION

RODRIGUEZ, Justice.

R.T.A. International, Inc. (“RTA”) appeals from a default judgment. RTA’s original answer, submitted by the company’s regis tered agent, was struck and the default judgment granted on the basis that Rule 7 of the Rules of Civil Procedure requires that an attorney answer for a corporation. We reverse and remand.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Eloy Cano was injured on the job while working for RTA, a California corporation registered to do business in Texas. Cano filed a Workman’s Compensation claim and was later fired. Claiming discrimination under Article 8307c of…