Office of the Governor v. Public Employment Relations Commission

Appellant Wanda Whetstone was injured in a car accident and filed a claim against the alleged at-fault driver, Karen Campbell. After settling with Campbell individually, Appellant filed a lawsuit against Campbell's employer, the Respondent, under the South Carolina Tort Claims Act. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Respondent, finding Appellant was prohibited from bringing an action under the Tort Claims Act against Campbell's employer after settling with Campbell individually. This appeal followed.