South Carolina S0244 amends tort law, alcohol server training, and insurance regulations.
South Carolina S0244 amends South Carolina's tort law by defining "occurrence" for damages claims, modifying fault apportionment, and limiting noneconomic damages against healthcare providers. It mandates alcohol server training programs, requiring providers to submit completion reports to the Department of Revenue. The bill also revises insurance regulations, including notifying the department of policy limit exceedances, and outlines penalties for violations of alcohol sale laws. Additionally, it addresses bad faith actions against insurers and modifies uninsured motorist provisions.
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