Karrie Gurwood & Howard Gurwood v. GCA Services Group, Inc.

Summary

The South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals' reversal of the trial court's directed verdict on punitive damages, holding that the evidence could support a jury finding of recklessness. It further held that such reversal does not require a new trial on all issues, and remanded for the appellate court to address the remaining issues, directing that a new trial be limited to punitive damages unless the defendant invokes the bifurcated‑trial provision of §15‑32‑520(A).