Champlin v. Kraftmaid Cabinetry, Inc.

Cynthia Westcott Rice, Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellants, Kraftmaid Cabinetry, Inc., its affiliate insurer Masco Corporation, and Joseph D. DeVito Jr., appeal the judgment of the Trumbull County Common Pleas Court, granting appellees Charlene Champlin and Ronald Champ-lin’s motion for prejudgment interest. For the reasons that follow, we modify the trial court’s judgment and affirm the judgment as modified.

{¶ 2} On December 20, 1999, Kraftmaid’s employee, appellant Joseph D. DeVito, was driving a company truck when he pulled out in front of appellees and hit their vehicle, causing a tremendous impact.…