Hall v. Clarendon Outdoor Advertising, Inc.

Shaw, Judge:

Respondent, Jack E. Hall, brought this action against appellant, Clarendon Outdoor Advertising, Inc., for damages to his automobile sustained from a sign being removed by-appellant after Hurricane Hugo struck. Following a jury verdict for Hall, Clarendon appeals. We affirm.

The record reveals as follows. In anticipation of Hurricane Hugo, Hall and his wife left their beach front property and drove to the Comfort Inn in Manning, South Carolina to try to get away from the storm. When the hurricane hit, the Comfort Inn sign came down and was resting on top of the overhang under which…