Lopez v. Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs (814 So. 2d 538, 2002)

PER CURIAM.

Jesus Felipe Lopez, the defendant below, appeals from an order setting aside an order of dismissal entered for failure to prosecute. We affirm.

“Any default entered in violation of the due process notice requirement of Rule 1.500 must be set aside without any regard as to whether a meritorious defense is presented or excusable neglect is established.” Int’l Energy Corp. v. Hackett, 687 So.2d 941, 943 (Fla. 3d DCA 1997).

AFFIRMED.