The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a South Carolina District Court judge’s grant of summary judgment to an insurer based on an endorsement excluding coverage for any obligation assumed in connection with an insurance contract or treaty, or any failure to carry out any contractual or other duty in connection with an insurance… Continue Reading
Suit Against Insurer Must be Served through South Carolina Department of Insurance
The South Carolina Court of Appeals has issued an opinion that lawsuits against insurance companies in South Carolina must be served through the South Carolina Department of Insurance. The opinion was premised on two code sections. S.C. Code § 38-5-70 Appointment of Director as Attorney for Service of Process provides that every insurer shall appoint… Continue Reading
South Carolina Supreme Court Decision Analyzes Insurance Coverage for Progressive Damage Cases
Post by Pete Dworjanyn The South Carolina Supreme Court has issued an opinion holding that defective construction resulting in property damage to non-defective components may be covered by a general liability policy. On August 22, 2011, the court withdrew its January 7, 2011, opinion in Crossmann Communities v. Harleysville Mutual Insurance Company and replaced it… Continue Reading
Welcome to the South Carolina Insurance Law Blog!
Greetings! Welcome to the South Carolina Insurance Law Blog. Our goal is to provide you with timely information and updates on legal issues related to the practice of insurance coverage. We look forward to sharing out thoughts with you, and we welcome you to share yours with us. As the first attorney to post on… Continue Reading
South Carolina Supreme Court Decision Analyzes Insurance Coverage for Progressive Damage Cases
South Carolina Supreme Court Decision Analyzes Insurance Coverage for Progressive Damage Cases By Collins & Lacy Shareholder and Insurance Coverage Practice Group Chair Pete Dworjanyn The South Carolina Supreme Court has issued an opinion holding that defective construction resulting in property damage to non-defective components may be covered by a general liability policy. On August… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy, P.C. Grows Greenville Office
[COLUMBIA, S.C., May 11, 2011] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Logan M. Wells has joined the firm’s Greenville office. Wells is an associate practicing in the areas of insurance coverage, premises liability, and retail, hospitality and entertainment law. Wells joined Collins & Lacy in 2009. This current expansion for the Collins &… Continue Reading
