Johnston Equities Associates, LP v. Town of Johnston

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the trial justice’s denial of the town’s motions for judgment as a matter of law, held that the statutory $100,000 tort cap does not apply because the town’s function was proprietary, rejected the public‑duty doctrine, awarded prejudgment interest from May 12, 2011, and upheld the denial of the town’s new‑trial and remittitur motions. The court also affirmed that the town lacked standing, apparent authority, and a prescriptive easement.