Charles Blanchard v. 480 King Street, LLC

Summary

The Supreme Court of South Carolina interpreted §15-36-100 of the Frivolous Civil Proceedings Sanctions Act, holding that an expert affidavit need not be from the same profession as the defendant if the expert qualifies under subsection (A)(3). It affirmed the dismissal of negligent architectural design claims for lack of a proper affidavit, allowed the construction‑administration negligence claim to proceed, and limited breach‑of‑contract and warranty claims to the construction‑administration portion. The Court also held that the defendant did not waive its right to contest the affidavit despite the delay.