Ramada Inns, Inc. v. Sharp

OPINION

This appeal arises out of an altercation between respondent and two security guards employed by appellant hotel. Following a trial on the merits, the jury awarded $15,000 in compensatory damages and $10,000 in punitive damages to respondent. Prejudgment interest on the entire award was granted by the trial court. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the award of compensatory and punitive damages; however, we reverse the grant of prejudgment interest on the punitive damage portion of the award.

Respondent was employed by an escort service. According to her, it was her job to visit…