Where there are multiple defendants with different levels of liability, entitlement to indemnity costs based on an offer of compromise must be assessed separately against each defendant by comparing the judgment against that defendant with the offer. Costs will not be apportioned between defendants merely to reflect their relative liability. Interest on past pain and suffering runs at 4% pre-judgment and at 8% post-judgment (from the date of judgment below to the appellate judgment).
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