South Carolina Interference Law
<h2> <center> United States of America v. Jerome Sydney Heyward </h2> </center>
Charleston, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with interference with commerce by threats or violence. Jerome Sydney Heyward, 63, a former North Charleston City Councilmember, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for extortion, bribery, and money laundering. Mike A. Brown, 47, former North Charleston City Council Member, has been sentence... More...
$ (07-03-2026 - SC)Jo Ann Blackwell, et al. v. Mary Black Health System, LLC, et al.
<h2><br> Spartanburg, South Carolina health insurance lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> In this case, Insureds received medical treatment at Mary Black for injuries they sustained in automobile accidents. Insureds allege Providers sought payment for their services by submitting medical bills to Insureds and asserting liens against their third-party automobile accident claim... More...
$0 (09-18-2024 - SC)United States of America v. Brandon Thompson
Columbia, South Carolina Hobbs Act violation criminal defense lawyer represented Brandon Thompson, age 33, who was charged with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. <br> <br> Evidence presented to the court showed that on the early morning hours of December 30, 2017, deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department responded t... More...
$0 (11-24-2020 - SC)The Right Reverend Charles G. Vonrosenberg v. The Right Reverend Mark J. Lawrence
This dispute between two clergymen — each claiming to be the Bishop of The<br> Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of South Carolina — comes to us a second<br> time. Bishop Charles G. vonRosenberg initiated this action, seeking declaratory and<br> injunctive relief. He alleges that Bishop Mark J. Lawrence has violated the Lanham Act<br> by falsely advertising himself to be the Bishop of... More...
$0 (02-22-2017 - SC)Palmetto Mortuary Transport v. Knight Systems, Inc.
Knight Systems, owned and operated by Buddy, engaged primarily in the mortuary transport business until 2007. On January 5, 2007, Knight Systems entered into an asset purchase agreement (the Agreement) with Palmetto, a business owned by Donald and Ellen Lintal. Pursuant to the Agreement, Knight Systems sold various tangible assets, goodwill, and customer accounts—including body removal service c... More...
$0 (05-14-2016 - SC)The State Of South Carolina v. Christopher Broadnax
At 5:30 p.m. on May 24, 2009, a masked gunman entered Church's Chicken on Two Notch Road in Columbia. He held one of the employees at gunpoint while the employee emptied the cash registers. Three other employees locked themselves in the kitchen. The gunman was wearing a striped shirt, had a distinctive "lazy eye," and carried a clear plastic bag. <br> After the employee filled the bag with mone... More...
$0 (12-28-2015 - SC)Chestnut v. AVX Corporation
Respondent manufactures electronic parts at a plant in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In 1980, respondent began using a chemical called trichloroethylene (TCE)2 as a degreaser to clean machine tools and parts. At some point, TCE escaped respondent's plant and migrated beyond the boundaries of respondent's property, contaminating surrounding properties and groundwater. <br> In December 1996, ... More...
$0 (08-09-2015 - SC)Candice Michelle Hardwick v. Marth Heywood
On multiple occasions at Latta Middle School and Latta<br> High School in Latta, South Carolina, school officials prohibited<br> Candice Hardwick from wearing and on one occasion<br> punished her for wearing Confederate flag1 shirts at school.<br> <br> Candice Hardwick, by and through her parents, brought this<br> action against the school principals and the school board pursuant<br> to 42 U.S.C. ... More...
$0 (03-25-2013 - SC)Steven Lefemine dba Columbia Christians for Life v. Dan Wideman
suitalleging unconstitutional conduct by government officials. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuitheld that a plaintiff who secured a permanent injunction but no monetary damages was not a "prevailing party†under 42 U. S. C. §1988, and so could not receive fees.That was error. Because the injunction ordered the defendant officials to change their behavior in a way t... More...
$0 (11-05-2012 - SC)Adrienne Hennes v. John Shaw
This appeal stems from a previously-litigated dispute between two upstate realtors over the sale and commission of a parcel of real estate on Lake Keowee. John Shaw (Mr. Shaw) claims the circuit court committed reversible error when it denied his motion for directed verdict on Adrienne Hennes' (Ms. Hennes) claim for breach of contract and when it granted Ms. Hennes' motion for directed verdict on... More...
$0 (02-29-2012 - SC)Adrienne Hennes v. John Shaw
This appeal stems from a previously-litigated dispute between two upstate realtors over the sale and commission of a parcel of real estate on Lake Keowee. John Shaw (Mr. Shaw) claims the circuit court committed reversible error when it denied his motion for directed verdict on Adrienne Hennes' (Ms. Hennes) claim for breach of contract and when it granted Ms. Hennes' motion for directed verdict on... More...
$0 (02-29-2012 - SC)The City of Cayce v. Norfolk Southern Railway Company
The City of Cayce ("City") cited Norfolk Southern Railway Company ("Norfolk") for violating a public nuisance ordinance, Cayce, SC, Code § 28-251. The citation was based on the condition of one of Norfolk's bridges that was covered with rust and graffiti. A municipal judge found Norfolk guilty of violating the ordinance. The circuit court reversed based on its determination the ordinance was... More...
$0 (02-07-2011 - SC)Robert L. Cullen v. J. Bennett McNeal
In this cross-appeal, the Appellants-Respondents (the Homeowners) argue the circuit court erred in (1) considering extrinsic evidence in interpreting the Declarations for Wright's Point; (2) construing the term "Developer"; (3) finding undeveloped land was a part of Wright's Point; (4) finding B. McNeal Partnership, L.P. was a "successor developer"; (5) finding the Developers were entitled to co... More...
$0 (10-06-2010 - Sc)BCD, L.L.C. v. BMW Manufacturing Company, L.L.C.
Clifford Rosen, a developer serving as the principal behind the entities of BCD LLC, Rosen Campus I LLC, CR-MERC LLC, and Rosen-WT Management LLC, appeals from the grant of summary judgment against him on his claims of tortious interference with contract, intentional interference with prospective contractual relations, and civil conspiracy. The district court disposed of the case on alternative gr... More...
$0 (01-14-2010 - SC)Blake H. Moore, M.D. v. Williamsburg Regional Hospital, et al.
In this case, a physician brings multiple state law and federal due process claims against a hospital and its officials for suspending his staff privileges based on allegations that he had sexually abused his adopted daughter. While the scope of immunity under the Health Care Quality Improvement Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11101 et seq., certainly has limits, we think the immunity attaches to defendants u... More...
$0 (03-19-2009 - SC)Myriam Therese Marquez v. David L. Caudill, et al.
This is a case involving custody and visitation issues. Amy Caudill gave birth to Jason in October 1992. Jason's biological father is David Storm; however, he has never been involved in Jason's life. When Jason was a toddler, Amy married respondent/appellant (hereinafter referred to as Stepfather)[1] in February 1994. Amy gave birth to Kathryn (Katie) Caudill in December 1999. Katie's father ... More...
$0 (01-22-2008 - SC)Marion R. McMILLAN, M.D. and Blue Ridge Medical Specialties, P.A., Respondents/Appellants, v. OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC., Appellant/Respondent, and Anesthesiology Consultants of the Upstate, P.A.,
<P>This case arose out of the events surrounding Oconee Memorial Hospital's (Oconee) decision to offer anesthesiology and internal medical services on an exclusive basis. A jury returned a verdict against Oconee. The trial court reduced the verdict pursuant to the charitable immunity statute. This appeal followed. After certifying this case for review pursuant to Rule 204(b), SCACR, we rever... More...
$0 (01-30-2006 - SC)Swinton Creek Nursery and James M. Futch III v. Edisto Farm Credit, ACA, E. Lawton Huggins and Jerry S. Bishop
Libel, Slander, Invasion of Privacy, Interference with Contract, Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, and Civil Conspiracy - The Plaintiff owned a nursery for which he had a promissory note with the Defendant EFC. Plaintiff was going to sell the business to a third party. While t... More...
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