Hanvey v. Oconee Memorial Hospital

Chandler, Justice:

In this medical malpractice action, Appellants Oconee Memorial Hospital, M. Bearden, and M. Hawkins (collectively, Oconee) moved for partial summary judgment, alleging that S.C. Code Ann. § 44-7-50 (1977) limits their liability to $100,000. From an Order of the Circuit Court holding that, pursuant to § 33-55-210 (1984), their maximum liability is $200,000, they appeal.

We affirm.

FACTS

Respondent Edith Hanvey (Hanvey) was admitted to Oconee in February, 1989, for replacement of her right hip prosthesis. The surgery was performed but, on the day prior to her release, the…