On February 28, 2018, the South Carolina Supreme Court issued its opinion in Eades v. Palmetto Cardiovascular and Thoracics, P.A., et al, Opinion No. 27770. In the opinion, the Court addresses whether an affidavit filed with a Notice of Intent to File Suit (“NOI”) in a medical malpractice case satisfied the statutory requirements of South… Continue Reading
Insurer Correctly Non-Renewed Homeowner’s Insurance Policy
The South Carolina Court of Appeals has concluded that notice of cancellation of a homeowner’s insurance policy is controlled by S.C. Code § 38-75-1160, not the more general § 38-75-740, and that the mortgage holder was not the homeowner’s agent for purposes of renewing the homeowner’s policy. Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. v.… Continue Reading
Penalties for Non-Payment now Mandatory
First, let me use my time here to say “Go Gamecocks!” As a USC alumni and proud wife of former Gameock baseball player, Arik Hempy, this national championship victory is near and dear to my heart. Now to the real reason for my post this morning. Here is a quick workers’ comp case law update… Continue Reading