Father v. South Carolina Department of Social Services

Justice PLEICONES:

We granted certiorari to consider whether the Court of Appeals erred in reversing a family court order awarding petitioner (Father) $22,000 in attorney’s fees under the South Carolina Frivolous Civil Proceedings Sanction Act (the FCPSA). 1 The Father v. South Carolina Dep’t of Soc. Serv., 345 S.C. 57, 545 S.E.2d 523 (Ct.App.2001). We affirm.

FACTS

Respondent Department of Social Services (DSS) determined a child abuse complaint against Father was “indicated.” Father initiated an administrative appeal of this finding; 2 DSS responded by preparing to take the matter before the…