South Carolina Civil Justice Coalition

Small businesses are driving job growth in the U.S. creating 64% of the new jobs over the past 15 years. Unfortunately, small businesses are threatened by increased liability and workers' comp costs.

South Carolina Civil Justice Coalition Studies Future Direction
In the areas of tort reform and workers compensation, SCCJC has made significant legislative progress strengthening the business climate for current and future businesses and industries in South Carolina.

Tort reform passed by the SC General Assembly in 2005 and 2011 moved the state into a more business friendly atmosphere, and in 2007 the work on Workers’ Compensation brought significant changes at the commission, again making South Carolina a better place to run businesses. Read More...

Governor Haley Signs Tort Reform Bill in State House Ceremony
Tort reform, important to the entire business community, was signed by Governor Nikki Haley in a ceremony outside her State House office with numerous business leaders and legislators looking on.

The Governor gave a thumbs up to the passage of this legislation she championed throughout the legislative session by holding A news conference to bring the importance the legislation to the public and legislators. She held frequent meetings with top legislative leaders as well. Read More...