Legal Opinion
Tatum v. Medical University of South Carolina
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
Decided November 5, 1999No. 2986PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HEARN, Justice:
In this medical malpractice action, Jennifer M. Tatum appeals a circuit court order granting the Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) motion to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), SCRCP. Tatum contends the circuit court erred in finding workers’ compensation benefits were Tatum’s exclu sive remedy, thus barring her medical malpractice claims against MUSC. We reverse and remand.
FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On November 3, 1993, Tatum injured her back while transporting a pig in the course of her employment as an animal care technician with MUSC. MUSC is operated and funded as…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Wilder Corp. v. WilkeSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1998
- Russell v. OrrMississippi Supreme Court · 1997
- Noisette v. IsmailSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1991
- Guy v. Arthur H. Thomas Co.Ohio Supreme Court · 1978
- Ballenger v. BowenSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1994
14 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by7 opinions
- Wymer v. JH Properties, Inc.Kentucky Supreme Court · 2001
- Payne v. Galen Hospital Corp.Texas Supreme Court · 2000
- Suburban Hospital, Inc. v. KirsonCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 2000
- Tatum v. Medical University of South CarolinaSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2001
- Syreaa m. Baxter v. Pilgrims Pride CorporationCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2024
2 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.