Bank of New York v. Sumter County

These appeals are from an order granting the South Carolina Judicial Department (SCJD) summary judgment in five consolidated tort suits brought by lending institutions (Lenders) 1 that lost foreclosure proceeds as the result of embezzlement by defendant Holloman, at the time an employee of the Sumter County Master-in-Equity’s office. The former Sumter County Master who employed Holloman, Linwood Evans (Evans), is also a defendant. Holloman was able to carry out her criminal scheme because Evans gave her signed blank checks, and did not reconcile bank statements. Lenders have appealed and…