DAWKINS v. STATE

23531

306 S.C. 391 (1991)

412 S.E.2d 407

Janet Norman DAWKINS, as guardian ad litem for Eugene Scott Drew, a minor under the age of fourteen (14) years, Appellant v. STATE of South Carolina and the Department of Corrections, an agency or division thereof; and John Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Doe 3, John Doe 4, John Doe 5, Black & White Company, Respondents.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

Decided December 16, 1991.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stanley G. Jackson, Augusta, Ga., and O. Lee Sturkey, McCormick, for appellant.

J.E. McDonald and William B. Watkins, both of Burns, McDonald, Bradford, Patrick & Dean, Greenwood, for respondents.


Heard November 1, 1991.

Decided December 16, 1991.

CHANDLER, Justice:

Appellant Eugene Scott Drew (Drew), by his guardian, appeals an Order granting Respondents' motion for summary judgment on his cause of action for negligent infliction of emotional distress. We affirm.

FACTS

Drew suffered psychological impairment after he witnessed the brutal murder of his stepfather and attack upon his...

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