Ellis Ex Rel. Ellis v. Oliver

Toal, Justice:

The sole issue we address on appeal is whether the defendants are considered multiple defendants for the purpose of determining venue when single actions are consolidated under Rule 42 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. We find they are not and reverse.

FACTS

The plaintiff, now deceased, was involved in a one car accident on October 3,1988. He was treated at Richland Memorial Hospital. The complaint alleges the defendant physician’s negligent treatment caused the plaintiffs quadriplegia. The plaintiff, through his administrator, brought three separate suits suing the…