Bessinger v. Bi-Lo, Inc.

GOOSLBY, J.:

Maurice Bessinger and Piggie Park Enterprises, Inc. (collectively “Plaintiffs”) appeal the dismissal of their claims against various retail grocers and store managers (collectively “Defendants”) filed under the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act (SCUTPA). We affirm.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The facts in this appeal are restricted to the allegations of Plaintiffs’ complaint and are assumed to be true for the purpose of our review of the appealed order. 1

Maurice Bessinger is a native South Carolina businessman and an officer and principal shareholder in Piggie Park…