Davis-Richards v. Government of the Virgin Islands

MEMORANDUM OPINION

The question presented by Plaintiff's demand for pre-judgment interest, and Defendants' opposition thereto, is whether prejudgment interest may be awarded against the Government of the Virgin Islands (Government).1 For the reasons stated herein, this court answers the question in the affirmative.

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On October 1, 1980, Plaintiff was hired as an Administrative Officer, an unclassified position, in the Office of Federal Programs within the Office of the Governor. On or about November 9, 1984, after serving over two years in the position, Plaintiff elected to become a classified…