Gaertner v. 880 CORP.

The principal challenge on this appeal is to the propriety of the trial court's grant of a default judgment against 880 Corporation (880) for failure to appear at a scheduling conference. 880 contends that the trial court abused its discretion by granting a default judgment, alleges that certain notice requirements were not met, claims that the trial court erred by striking 880's answer, and challenges the damage award. We conclude that the record does not provide sufficient foundation to support the damage award; therefore, we reverse as to damages and remand for a new hearing. We affirm the…