Case Updates
South Carolina Supreme Court declines to overturn asbestos verdict on grounds of insufficient evidence of causation
February 28, 2024
U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging South Carolina Supreme Court to hold that substantial-factor causation requires consideration of defendant’s relative contribution to plaintiff’s asbestos exposure
June 30, 2023
Click here to view the coalition amicus brief.
Erik R. Zimmerman and Stephen M. Cox of Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A. and the U.S. Chamber’s Litigation Center served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber.
Case Documents
- Lower Court Opinion -- Edwards v. Scapa Waycross, Inc. (South Carolina Court of Appeals)
- U.S. Chamber Coalition Amicus Brief -- Edwards v. Scapa Waycross, Inc. (South Carolina Supreme Court)
- Opinion -- Edwards v. Scapa Waycross, Inc. (South Carolina Supreme Court)