The Subrogation Strategist

In Carroll v. Isle of Palms Pest Control, Inc., No. 28291, 2025 S.C. LEXIS 98, the Supreme Court of South Carolina (Supreme Court) clarified the scope of the economic loss rule and, in doing so, created new opportunities for subrogating carriers to pursue tort recovery in cases involving negligent service providers.

James E. Carroll, Jr. (Carroll) contracted with Isle of Palms Pest Control (IPPC) for termite protection using a bait station system. The contract capped liability at $250,000 and specified that treatment would consist solely of installing and monitoring bait ... Continue Reading