City of Pompano Beach v. Stefanko

In this negligence action arising out of police intervention in a landlord/tenant dispute over removal of property from the leased premises, the City of Pompano Beach (City) appeals from the trial court’s order denying its motion for directed verdict and motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict based on sovereign immunity. The City also appeals the award of prejudgment interest in favor of appellee, Donald Stefanko.

We find no error in the trial court’s denial of these motions and affirm the judgment, but reverse the prejudgment interest award. Appellee concedes that the court erred in…