Root Insurance Company Missouri Cases

Brian S. Wetzel sued Root Insurance Company for breach of contract and vexatious refusal to pay after his vehicle was totaled and Root denied his insurance claim. A default judgment was entered against Root, which then filed a motion to set aside the default judgment, arguing good cause and a meritorious defense. The circuit court denied Root's motion. On appeal, the Western District affirmed the circuit court's denial, holding that Root failed to demonstrate good cause to set aside the default judgment because its evidence was insufficient to overcome the circuit court's discretion. The court also denied Wetzel's motion for attorney's fees on appeal.