South Carolina Lawyers Weekly

May 20, 2014

Civil Practice – Discovery – Motions to Quash – Privileges – Tort/Negligence – Auto Accident – Insurance

Smyth v. Williamson (Lawyers Weekly No. 002-106-14, 10 pp.) (David Norton, J.) 2:13-cv-02553; D.S.C. Holding: Where plaintiff seeks to depose the defendant’s auto insurer to find out (1) whether defendant […]

Jan 22, 2014

Insurance – Tort/Negligence – Bad Faith Claim – Reasonable Investigation

Watson v. Foremost Signature Insurance Co. (Lawyers Weekly No. 002-018-14, 5 pp.) (David C. Norton, J.) 2:13-cv-00301; D.S.C. Holding: Plaintiff has not shown that the defendant-insurer acted in bad faith […]

Sep 27, 2013

Insurer on hook for plaintiff’s $212K legal bill

An insurance company is on the hook for over $212,000 in legal fees a policyholder owes to a designer of home building plans after a federal judge rejected its arguments in a declaratory judgment motion.

Feb 11, 2013

Insurance – Long-Term Care – Bad Faith Claim – Timely – Payment

Temple v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. In cases of bad faith denial of insurance coverage, S.C. courts have held that the covenant of good faith and fair dealing extends not just to the payment of a legitimate claim, but also to the manner in which it is processed.