Legal Opinion
Dawkins v. State
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided December 16, 1991No. 23531PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Chandler, Justice:
Appellant Eugene Scott Drew (Drew), by his guardian, appeals an Order granting Respondents’ motion for summary judgment on his cause of action for negligent infliction of emotional distress. We affirm.
FACTS
Drew suffered psychological impairment after he witnessed the brutal murder of his stepfather and attack upon his sister at their home in Lincolnton, Georgia. Johnny Jones, who committed these crimes, had escaped from nearby McCormick Correctional Institute earlier in the day.
Drew brought suit in South Carolina, alleging that Respondents’ negligent acts resulted in…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- OB-Gyn Associates of Albany v. LittletonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1989
- Oshiek v. OshiekSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1964
- Rauton v. the Pullman Co.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1937
- Littleton v. OB-GYN Associates of Albany P.C.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
- Harris v. Wall Tire Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1990
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3Cited by14 opinions
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- Butler v. Ford Motor Co.District Court, D. South Carolina · 2010
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