Argoe v. Three Rivers Behavioral Health, L.L.C.

This case arises out of the involuntary commitment of Martha Lewin Argoe (Appellant) to Three Rivers Behavioral Health, L.L.C., a psychiatric, inpatient facility that was subse*466quently purchased by Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.1 (Respondent). Appellant appeals the circuit court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of Respondent as to her causes of action for false imprisonment, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. We affirm.

I. Factual/Procedural History

Pursuant to section 44-17-410 of the South Carolina Code,2 Appellant’s husband (Husband) filed an Application for…