Jones v. City of Folly Beach

HOWARD, Judge:

Jerry A. Jones (Jones) filed suit against the City of Folly Beaeh, its mayor and police chief (collectively referred to as Folly Beach), alleging causes of action for conspiracy, defamation and violation of the whistleblower statute. The trial court granted Folly Beach’s motion for summary judgment on the basis of collateral estoppel. Jones also sued Ben Peeples (Peeples) for defamation, and the trial court granted his motion for summary judgment based on the expiration of the statute of limitations. Jones appeals both rulings. We affirm the disposition of the cause of action…