Kacey Green v. Mervin Lee Johnson
Syllabus
We affirm the court of appeals in part, reverse in part, and reinstate the reduced damages award, but we include two modifications. First, on remand, after hearing argument from the Greens, the master is to allocate the $190,000 actual damages award and the $60,000 punitive damages award between the Greens and enter separate judgments in their favor. Second, the master shall add to Mr. Green's share of actual damages an additional $10,000 for his property damage.
Opinion Excerpt
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA In The Supreme Court Kacey Green and Charinrath Green, Respondents, v. Mervin Lee Johnson, Petitioner. Appellate Case No. 2024-000642 ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF APPEALS Appeal from Orangeburg County James B. Jackson, Jr., Master-in-Equity Opinion No. 28296 Heard June 4, 2025 – Filed August 13, 2025 AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART, AND