Willis Ex Rel. Willis v. Wu

Justice BURNETT:

In this appeal, we are asked to decide the novel issue of whether South Carolina will recognize a common law cause of action for “wrongful life” brought by or on behalf of a child born with severe congenital defects. This case was certified for review from the Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 204(b), SCACR. We decline to recognize such a cause of action.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Jennie Willis (Mother), in her capacity as guardian ad litem for her minor son, Thomas Willis (Child), brought a “wrongful life” action on behalf of Child against Donald S. Wu (Physician).…