Kniphfer v. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Inc.

Blackburn, Chief Judge.

In this medical malpractice action, Krenson Edward Kniphfer and Jennifer Harry Kniphfer appeal, contending that, because the damages awarded by the jury exceeded the damages requested in settlement demand letters sent to the defendants pursuant to OCGA § 51-12-14 (b), the trial court erred by denying a request for prejudgment interest. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse.

The record shows that, on January 29, 2001, Krenson Kniphfer and Jennifer Kniphfer filed suit against Memorial Health University Medical Center, Inc. for medical malpractice and loss of…