The S.C. Supreme Court declined to adopt the doctrine of reasonable expectations within the insurance coverage context in Bell v. Progressive Direct Insurance Co., Op. No. 27381 (S.C. Sup. Ct. filed April 9, 2014). Instead, the court held the doctrine may be used as another interpretive tool, but it does not apply where a contract… Continue Reading
Archives for April 2014
Collins & Lacy’s 2014 Super Lawyers Showcase Diverse Practices and Statewide Service
Eleven Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys spanning the firm’s four statewide offices have been named 2014 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Rising Stars® in 11 different practice areas. “Collins & Lacy’s selection in this prestigious listing is exciting for both our firm and clients,” said Managing Partner Mike Pitts, who is a repeat… Continue Reading
SC Senate Confirms Reappointment of Commissioners
The South Carolina Senate confirmed the reappointment of three Workers’ Compensation Commissioners on April 16, 2014. Commissioner T. Scott Beck, Commission Avery Wilkerson, Jr. and Commissioner Aisha Taylor have been reappointed for terms from June 30, 2014 through June 30, 2020. Commissioner Beck was also appointed as Chairman for a term beginning on June 30, 2014… Continue Reading
Spotlight: In His Own Words: Founding Partner Joel Collins looks back on the firm’s beginning 30 years ago
Thirty years ago, Stan and I founded Collins & Lacy. But before that, we were just good friends – both practicing law in Columbia, South Carolina.We became friends while I was an Assistant United States Attorney, and he was an Assistant Federal Public Defender. We never had a case against each other, but frequently bumped… Continue Reading
SC Supreme Court Finds Family Member Exclusion in Florida Auto Policy Does Not Violate SC Public Policy
A Florida automobile insurance policy’s family exclusion did not violate South Carolina public policy according to an April 2014 opinion of the South Carolina Supreme Court. In Green v. United States Automobile Association Auto and Property Insurance Company, a motor vehicle accident occurred in South Carolina when a mother was making a left turn at… Continue Reading
Spotlight: Turning the Big 3-0! Collins & Lacy celebrates Founders’ Day
On March 28, Collins & Lacy celebrated the big 30, aka Founders’ Day, with clients and family. “The past 30 years have flown by thanks to the remarkable people who have made up the Collins & Lacy legacy and the many, many wonderful clients we’ve had the privilege to represent – people we now call… Continue Reading
The Law of Comparative Negligence & Minors in South Carolina
From time to time, in both the retail and hospitality settings, we assist clients who have either been sued or threatened with suit arising from claims involving injury to a minor. The alleged injuries can be very serious, which makes these claims stressful for our clients. The seriousness of the injuries along with the tenderness… Continue Reading
Modern Look, Traditional Values: Collins & Lacy, P.C. celebrates 30 years with refreshed look and business-focused strategy
Collins & Lacy, P.C. is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2014 by launching a new website and a new look that pays homage to the law firm’s decades of tradition. The firm turned 30 on April 1 and marked the milestone by unveiling a renovated brand that includes a modernized website, an introduction of a new color palette, a… Continue Reading
4th Circuit Holds Insurer Not Equitably Estopped From Denying Coverage
In an unpublished opinion, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a South Carolina District Court judge’s finding that an insurer was equitably estopped from denying coverage to a new owner of the insured business for a wrongful death claim. First Financial Ins. Co. v. Brumbaugh, No. 12-2452, 2014 WL 57558 (4th Cir. Jan. 8,… Continue Reading
