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The summary following each opinion is prepared to offer lawyers and the public a general overview of what a particular opinion decides. The summary is not necessarily a full description of the issues discussed in an opinion.

26019 - Cape v. Greenville County School District

The Court affirmed the circuit court's order granting the school district summary judgment in this breach of employment contract case brought by a teacher hired pursuant to an at-will contract.

26021 - The Island Packet v. Kittrell

This petition for original jurisdiction involves the following issues: (1) What is the scope of authority of the Administrative Law Court to review interlocutory orders in physician disciplinary proceedings; and (2) Is the Administrative Law Court required to issue an order setting forth specific findings of fact regarding closure of physician disciplinary proceedings.

26023 - Robinson v. Robinson

The Court affirmed the court of appeals’ decision dismissing the notice of appeal as untimely.

26024 - Neely v. Thomasson

The Court held that probate courts have jurisdiction to determine paternity for the purpose of determining heirs. The Court also held that the divorce action in this case constituted a prior, final adjudication of paternity.

26025 - Bright v. State

The Court reversed the PCR court’s ruling and reinstated Respondent’s convictions and sentence.

26026 - Cobb v. SCDOT

This case determines whether there is a right to a jury trial in an inverse condemnation case.

26027 - State v. Cutro

This opinion addresses the joinder of charges and evidentiary issues in a case involving Munchausen Sydrome by Proxy.

26028 - In the Matter of Former Lexington County Magistrate Rutland

This is a disciplinary opinion in which the Court publicly reprimanded a magistrate.

26029 - Zimmerman v. Marsh

This case involves the issue of whether the remedy of partition by allotment is applicable under the given facts.

This is an order placing an attorney on interim suspension.

26030 - Peterson v. National Railroad

The Court affirmed in result, holding that the trial court did not err in granting summary judgment because Appellants failed to establish sufficient evidence that Respondents caused or contributed to Appellants’ injuries.

26031 - Anderson v. The Augusta Chronicle

The Court affirmed the court of appeals’ decision holding that the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to Anderson, is sufficient to submit the question of actual malice to a jury.

26032 - Croft v. Old Republic Insurance

In this matter, a federal district court judge certified four questions regarding an insurer's duty to make a meaningful offer of underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage to its commercial insured, which in this instance is a corporation. The Supreme Court held that (1) the policy at issue is an "exempt commercial policy" as that term is defined in S.C. Code Ann. 38-1-20(40); (2) automobile insurers in South Carolina are required to make a meaningful offer of optional UIM coverage when selling an exempt commercial policy because the Legislature has not established an exception for such policies; (3) automobile insurers are required to make a meaningful offer of optional UIM coverage when selling a commercial "fronting policy" because it is an insurance policy and the Legislature has not established an exception for such policies; and (4) an automobile insurer must comply with the requirements set forth in the Wannamaker decision when selling a commerical fronting policy.

26033 - In the Matter of Rabb

This is an attorney disciplinary opinion in which the Court imposed a ninety day definite suspension.

26034 - In the Matter of Cantrell

This is an attorney disciplinary opinion in which the Court issued a definite suspension of two years

26035 - Marcum v. Mayon

This case involves the issue of whether a social host can be found liable for the injuries sustained by a minor guest who has been provided alcohol by the social host.

26036 - Barnes v. Cohen Dry Wall, Inc.

The Court agreed with the Court of Appeals that a social host who knowingly and intentionally serves alcohol to a person aged eighteen to twenty may be liable to a third party injured by the minor in an alcohol-related accident.

This is an order placing an attorney on interim suspension.

This is an order placing an attorney on interim suspension.