Lakes v. von der Mehden

The prevailing party in a lawsuit is generally entitled to prejudgment interest on liquidated damages. Kiewit-Grice v. State, 77 Wn. App. 867, 872, 895 P.2d 6 (1995). Melvin Lakes sued Paul von der Mehden for injuries sustained in an automobile collision. Pretrial, Mr. von der Mehden’s insurer, Safeco Insurance Company, agreed in its response to requests for admissions that certain medical expenses were reasonably necessary. The jury was instructed that those medical expenses were to be awarded to Mr. Lakes, along with any additional damages supported by the evidence.

Following entry of…