Legal Opinion
Pridgen v. Ward
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
Decided December 22, 2010No. 4770PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLockemy, J.
Robert Ward, Charles Sheppard, and Karen Hair (the Appellants) appeal the trial court’s denial of their motions for directed verdict and judgment notwithstanding the verdict with regard to Henry Pridgen’s civil conspiracy claim. The Appellants argue (1) they acted at all times within the scope of their employment, (2) Pridgen failed to present evidence of a joint assent by the Appellants to carry out a conspiratorial objective, and (3) they were entitled to immunity under the South Carolina Tort Claims Act. We affirm.
FACTS/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
On May 24, 2004, Pridgen was fired by the South…
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