BLH v. S.C. Dep't of Soc. Servs.

MCDONALD, J.:

This case involves the alleged breach of adoption assistance subsidy [AAS] agreements by the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS). DSS contends (1) the circuit court erred in certifying a class when the class representative failed to prove the necessary element of commonality, and (2) the class certification and notification process violates the statutory and constitutional rights of potential class members and their families. We agree that the circuit court erred in granting class certification.

Facts and Procedural History

In April 2013, minor BLH brought this…