As part of our ongoing series of legal case updates, Collins & Lacy Vice President and Shareholder, Attorney Christian Stegmaier, reviews a case involving the use of Stand Your Ground as a defense in civil cases involving third party assault where the Court of Appeals rules it is a permissible civil defense, but there is… Continue Reading
Exclusion Endorsement in Auto Policy Found Enforceable
The South Carolina Supreme Court recently held that an endorsement excluding coverage to the named insured’s husband was clear and unambiguous and was not in violation of any statute or public policy.[1] Nationwide Insurance Company of America issued an automobile policy to Kristina Knight (“Knight”), including liability coverage, uninsured motorist (“UM”) coverage and underinsured motorist… Continue Reading
Protections Afforded to Vacation Rental Property Owners and Management Companies
As Summer is officially underway, and many Americans begin planning vacations for the first time in over a year, vacation rental properties are quickly booking up, particularly in vacation destinations along the South Carolina coast. With many vacation rental property owners residing in a different city or state as the location of the property utilized by… Continue Reading
Legal Brief: Singletary v. Shuler
The South Carolina Court of Appeals issued an opinion this morning in Singletary v. Shuler, which is a wrongful death and survival action arising from a fight between Singletary’s decedent and Shuler in Shuler’s house following a get together. The case was tried before the Charleston County master-in-equity, who awarded $1.5 M for the wrongful death… Continue Reading
Attorney Robert Peele, III to Lead Professional Liability Practice Group
Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce that its attorney, Robert Peele, III, has been promoted to Special Counsel and leader of the Professional Liability Practice group at the firm. Peele is experienced defending civil litigation claims and has tried cases in state court for claims involving liability for personal injuries and death. In… Continue Reading
Voting Absentee in South Carolina in the 2020 Election
In a year that has seen significant change in the way that we shop local stores, dine out at restaurants, and even the way that our children attend school, it’s no surprise that voting in this year’s election looks a lot different here in South Carolina. The biggest change in the November 3, 2020 general… Continue Reading
Defending Coffee Burn Claims
America is coffee addicted. That fact is plainly evident by the sheer numbers of food service establishments and other retailers selling and serving it. Of course, with more coffee being served, the greater the chances are for customer claims involving accidents, including alleged coffee burns. Within recent years, we have defended many such claims. We… Continue Reading
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission to Reactivate Fines for Reports and Forms on May 1, 2020
As of May 1, 2020, the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission will begin to issue fines for reports and forms not timely filed by their respective due date. The Commission briefly suspended issuing fines at the end of November 2019 during the implementation of KERMIT. Now is the time to review your South Carolina claims… Continue Reading
Limitations on Punitive Damages Limits
In a published 2-1 opinion, the South Carolina Court of Appeals recently held that where a national corporation failed to assert the punitive damages caps articulated in Section 15-32-530 as an affirmative defense, the defense was waived. As a result, the Court of Appeal upheld a 45:1 ratio punitive damages to compensatory damages award. In… Continue Reading
Workers’ Compensation Commission announces Maximum Compensation Rate for 2020
The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission has confirmed the maximum compensation rate for injuries occurring in 2020 is $866.67, an increase of $20.93 compared to the 2019 rate. The minimum compensation rate remains $75.00 per statute. The 2020 medical/pharmacy mileage reimbursement rate has decreased to $0.575 per mile, a half penny decrease from the 2019… Continue Reading
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