Employer Not Entitled to Relief From Default Judgment in Dispute Over Premiums

The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that an employer was not entitled to relief from a default judgment in a premium dispute with its insurance carrier. Case: Builders Mutual Insurance Co. v. EMPWR Solar LLC, No. COA24-918, 10/01/2025, unpublished. Facts: Builders Mutual Insurance Co. provided workers’ compensation coverage, commercial package coverage and commercial auto coverage to EMPWR Solar LLC. During the relevant coverage periods, Builders sent four notices requiring additional premium payments to be made toward past policy periods. EMPWR objected, contending th...