Lit Watch


March 16, 2026

The appellate court determined if there was one occurrence, due to COVID, or 29 occurrences, due to governmental shutdown orders.

March 08, 2026

A $1.3 million lesson: the Court of Appeals ruled that the sublimit applied since the insured failed to show duty to advise and reliance.

March 02, 2026

The claimant raised four arguments to the court, including an alleged lack of good faith, and violation of statutes.

February 23, 2026

The court made a determination on whether the insured was allowed to have a loss consultant testify to an estimate that included matching-related costs.

February 16, 2026

While the injury occurred in the course of employment, the court considered whether it arose from employment, and determined if the risk was a mixed risk or a personal risk.

February 09, 2026

The court looked at the insurance policy to determine if the daughter of a named insured was an insured for a temporary substitute auto. It also looked at whether a passenger was "occupying" or "using" the vehicle in determining their insured status.

February 02, 2026

The court reversed the ruling of the lower courts and affirmed the standard by which workplace injuries due to everyday movements should be reviewed.

January 19, 2026

The court looked at the contract language and the state's Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Laws, and what causal standard should be used in making their ruling.

January 12, 2026

The South Carolina Supreme Court looked at the Joint Employer Doctrine to determine if both employers would be held responsible for the workers' injuries.

January 05, 2026

A South Carolina District Court examined whether a liquor liability's assault and battery exclusion was applicable.