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Morrow v. Fundamental Long-Term Care Holdings, LLC

Supreme Court of South Carolina

Decided June 17, 2015No. Appellate Case 2012-212871; 27532PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hearn

The court of appeals dismissed as interlocutory an appeal which severed a number of defendants from this lawsuit, ostensibly under the label of “bifurcation.” We hold the order went far beyond our common understanding of bifurcation, thereby affecting a substantial right of the petitioners. We therefore reverse.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Lawrence and Evelyn Morrow filed a lawsuit against THI of South Carolina at Magnolia Place at Spartanburg, LLC (Magnolia Place) alleging personal injuries were suffered by Lawrence as a nursing home resident. The Morrows alleged that due to Magnolia Place’s…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Scampone v. Highland Park Care Center, LLCSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 2012
  2. Forsythe v. Clark USA, Inc.Illinois Supreme Court · 2007
  3. Hagood v. SommervilleSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2005
  4. Durham v. VinsonSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2004
  5. Flagstar Corp. v. Royal Surplus LinesSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2000

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Dorn v. CohenSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2017
  2. Dorn v. CohenCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2016
  3. Spalt v. S.C. Dep't of Motor VehiclesSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2018
  4. Stone v. ThompsonSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2019
  5. Dean A. Arender v. Kent H. OliverCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2026

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