The new year brings new changes regarding punitive damages. Effective January 1, 2012, there are significant changes to the law concerning punitive damage awards in South Carolina. The changes are a result of the South Carolina Fairness in Civil Justice Act of 2011, which was signed into law on June 14, 2011. Generally, under the… Continue Reading
South Carolina Enacts Tort Reform Placing Limits on Punitive Damage Awards
Greetings from Greenville, S.C.! On June 14, 2011, the South Carolina Fairness in Civil Justice Act of 2011 was signed into law. The Act will become effective on January 1, 2012, making significant changes to the law concerning punitive damage awards in South Carolina. Caps on Punitive Damages Awards Generally, under the Act, no award… Continue Reading
