South Carolina at a Glance
Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System - State Details
2.55%
Tort Costs as % of State GDP
$3181
Tort Costs per Household ($)
South Carolina is ranked #37 in the 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey
The Palmetto State fell three spots from 2017. In the category of “Trial Judges’ Competence,” the state saw a 15-place decline. Its biggest improvement was in “Treatment of Class Action and Mass Consolidation Suits.”