Tallent v. South Carolina Department of Transportation

HEARN, C.J.:

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) appeals the circuit court’s determination that its actions constituted an actionable taking of Elisha Tallent’s property. We affirm.

FACTS

Elisha Tallent purchased commercial property located at 1801 Old Easley Bridge Road in Greenville, and opened a hair salon and tanning facility known as Elisha’s California Hair. Tallent erected a second structure on the property where she operated a consignment shop. Prior to the construction undertaken by SCDOT, Tallent’s property had immediate access to Highway 123 via Old Easley Bridge…