Waites v. South Carolina Windstorm & Hail Underwriting Ass'n

Littlejohn, Justice:

This action was brought by the Respondent-Appellants, Vicki Lee Waites and Belva Waites (Insureds), for windstorm and rain damages to their beach house. They claim under a policy of insurance issued by the Appellant-Respondent, South Carolina Windstorm and Hail Underwriting Association (Association). In addition to property damages, the Insureds sought, but were denied, attorney fees and prejudgment interest. A jury returned a verdict in favor of the Insureds. Both the Association and the Insureds have appealed. The Association submits that the trial judge should have…