These include "an unwarranted delay in bringing suit, a damages award substantially less than that sought, a genuine dispute regarding liability, complex legal and factual issues, and a bad faith claim." World Fuel Svcs. Trading, DMCC v. M/V HEBEI SHIJIAZHUANG , 12 F.Supp.3d 810, 814 (E.D. Va. 2014) (internal quotations omitted). PVL concedes, however, that to the extent a maritime lien exists it does cover "some" prejudgment interest in this matter.
Fuel Servs. Trading, DMCC v. M/V HEBEI SHIJIAZHUANG, 12 F.Supp.3d 810, 813 (E.D. Va. 2014) (citations omitted).
When awarding prejudgment interest, district courts have discretion with regard to the interest rate and the date at which interest begins to accrue. World Fuel Servs. Trading, DMCC v. M/V HEBEI SHIJIAZHUANG, 12 F. Supp. 3d 810, 813 (E.D. Va. 2014) (citations omitted).
"Prejudgment interest is typically awarded from the date of the loss." World Fuel Servs. Trading, DMCC v. M/V HEBEI SHIJIAZHUANG, 12 F. Supp. 3d 810, 813 (E.D. Va. 2014). The Court finds it appropriate to exercise its discretion and commence the running of prejudgment interest on the date of the loss, i.e., October 10, 2011.