Hansson v. Scalise Builders of SC

In this case, Respondent sued Petitioners alleging various tort claims arising out of Respondent’s employment relationship with Petitioners. The trial court granted Petitioners’ motion for summary judgment as to all causes of action. The court of appeals reversed the trial court’s decision as to Respondent’s intentional infliction of emotional distress claim, and this Court granted certiorari.

Factual/Procedural Background

Petitioner Scalise Builders of South Carolina is a construction company owned by Petitioner Sam Scalise (collectively, “Petitioners”). Petitioners hired Respondent Tom…