Legal Opinion
Murphy v. Jefferson Pilot Communications Co.
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
Decided May 2, 2005No. 3988PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtStilwell, J.
Elizabeth Murphy filed an action against Jefferson Pilot Communications Company (Jefferson Pilot), WCSC, Inc. d/b/a WCSC Channel 5 (WCSC), and Donald M. Feldman, alleging, inter alia, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Elizabeth’s husband, Christopher Murphy, filed a companion claim alleging loss of consortium. The trial court directed verdicts in favor of WCSC and Jefferson Pilot. The jury returned a verdict against Feldman, awarding the Murphys substantial actual and punitive damages. The Murphys appeal. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.
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