Royal Zenith Corp. v. Martinez

OPINION

THOMAS, Justice.

This is an appeal from the denial of a motion for a new trial following the entry of a default judgment against Royal Zenith Corporation (Royal Zenith). Jesse Martinez, plaintiff-appellee, sued Royal Zenith, defendant-appellant, for personal injuries that he received while cleaning a machine that Royal Zenith had designed and manufactured. When Royal Zenith failed to answer Martinez’ petition, the court entered a default judgment against Royal Zenith and awarded Martinez $750,000 damages. Royal Zenith then filed a motion to set aside the default judgment and to obtain a…