Sentry Insurance v. Royal Insurance Co. of America

Sentry Insurance and Linda A. Schwallie appeal an order imposing sanctions and a judgment dismissing their complaint against Royal Insurance Company of America and General Motors. Sentry contends that the trial court erroneously exercised its discretion by granting Royal additional time to answer the complaint and by denying Sentry's motion for default judgment. Sentry further contends that the trial court erroneously exercised its discretion by prohibiting the introduction of any evidence concerning the condition of a refrigerator as a sanction for improperly engaging in destructive testing…