Paden v. Luna

By Judge Arthur B. Vieregg

This case came before me on the motion of the plaintiff, Cheryl Paden, for entry of a judgment of default against the defendant, Joel Lara Luna, who has been served but failed to answer. Plaintiff Paden’s uninsured motorist carrier, United Services Automobile Association (USAA) opposes the entry of the default judgment, contending that USAA’s interests will adversely be affected. I conclude otherwise.

After reading the cases furnished to me at the bench during oral argument, I find Judge Peatross’ discussion of the tension between an uninsured motorist carrier and an…