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IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
COUNTY OF MARLBORO )
CAROLINE QUICK, individually and as Personal ive of THE EST ATE OF
Plaintiff(s), v.
FRANCIS ACA YLAR, M.D., individually and as an employee/agent of
CARESOUTH CAROLINA, INC;
CARESOUTH CAROLINA, INC.; ROY PARNELL, individually and as an employee/agent of MARLBORO DRUG CO., INC.; and MARLBORO DRUG CO.;
INC.,
Def'endant(s ).
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR
THE
4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO: 2014-CP-34-176CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I certify that I h~v.:e se1·ved a copy of the folloWing documertt(s) on the individuals below named by hand deHvery or by depositing a copy in a first class postage pte~ paid envelope in the United States mail at North Charleston, South Cfirolina and addtessed as follows:
Francis Acaylar, M.D.
CareSouth -Bennettsville Pediatrics 21 0 W. Main Street
Bermettsville, SC 295.12
Documents Served
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29211Plaintiff's FUed Motioh fo(· Entry of Default and Request for Hearing on Damages and Filed Order fro Entry of Defatllt at1d Refe.rral for Hearing on Damages.
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IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
COUNTY OF MARLBORO )
CAROLINE QUICK, individually and as Personal . of THE ESTATE
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CO., INC.; and MARLBORO DRUG CO.,
INC.,
Defendants .
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
. MOTION AND ORDER
INFORMATION FORM AND COVER SHEET
Plaintiffs Altorney: Roy T. Willey N Bar Number: 101010 I
Defendant's Attomey: M01iteith P. Todd Bar N;umber:
Address: 2557 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29418 Phone: 843-614-'8888 Fax: 843~853-2291
E-Mail: toy@akimlawfirm.com
Addre!:;s: Sowell Gray P.O. Box 11449
Columbia, SC 2921 1 Phon:e: (803.) 929-140.0
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Defendant(s ).
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO: 20l4"CP"34-176
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT AND REQUEST FOR
HEARING ON DAMAGES
COMES NOW fp.e .Plaintiff, by and through undersigned counsel, who asks the Clerk of Couit to enter default against the Defendant FRANCIS ACAYLAR, M.D., individually and as au employee/agent of CARESOUTH CAROLINA, INC, ;llld ~A~OUTH
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CARESOUTI-I CAROLINA, INC,, fot· medical malpractice resulting in the death of her seven year:..old child. After proper service via Certified Mailing, which was ptoperly
deliver~d (lnd returned signed,. Defendant FRANCIS ACA YLAR, M.D., individually and as an employee/agent of CAR:ESOUTI-1 CAROLINA, INC, and CARESOUTH
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ARGUMENT AND AUTHORITIES
3. Rule 55(a) directs the Clerk of the Court to entet default against a pa11y who has not filed a responsive pleading or otherwise defended the suit. SCltCP 55( a).
4. Rule 55(b) permits the cou.tt to enter default judgment against a party against whom default has been entered .. SCRCP 55(bJ(l ).
5. Plaintiff meets the procedural requit'ements for obtaining an entry of default as demonstrated by attorney Roy T. Willey 1V's sworn affidavit, attached as Exhibit A.
6. Plaintiff does not seek affirmative relief against an infant, an incompetent person, or the State of South Carolina.
Upon information and belief, neither Defendant FRANCIS ACAYLAR, M.D.,
individually .and as an employee/agent of CARESOUTH CAROLINA; INC., nor CARESOUTH CAROLINA, INC., are in the Military Servic~ ofthe United States and thus they are not entitled to the ptotection otthe Civil Relief Act of 1940 and Amendments thereto. [Ex~bi~.
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Plaintiff served Defendant CARESOUTH CAROLINA, INC. with a copy ofthe filed Amended Summons and Complaint tlu·ough Certified Mail Return Recei# ~J{;f{Jd/Jf
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September 4, 2014. A filed copy of the Proof of Service for CARESOtJtli CAROLINA, INC.'s by and through its Agent for Service for Service is attached herein as Exhibit D.
7. Because Defendant FRANCIS ACA YLAR, M.D., 'individually and as an employee/agent of CARESOUTH CAROLINA, INC did not file a responsive pleading or otherwise
d~fend, Plaintiff is entitled to Erttry of Default.
8. Because Defendant CARESOUTH CAROLINA, INC., did not file a responsive pleading or otherwise defend, Plaintiff is entitled to Entry of Default.
9. Plaintiffs damages are unliquidated and a hearing is requested to receive evidence of PlaintifP:s damages.
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For these i'easons, Plaintiff asks the Court to enter a Default against Defendartt FRANCIS ACA YLAR, M.D., individually and as
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO: 20 14-CP-J4-176
AFFIDAVIT OF ROY T. WILLEY IV AS COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF
COMES NOW, the affiant, Roy T. Willey IV, and first being duly swom upon his oath under the pains and penalties of petjury now states the following:
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61 As oftoday's date, Monday, November 3, 2014; Defendant FRANCIS ACA YLAR, M:D., il.tdividually a11d as an employee/agent of CARESOUTH CAROLINA, INC, and CARESOUTH CARQI:,INA. INC., have failed to file responsive ple:adings.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO: 2014-CP-34-176
ORDER FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT AND REFERRAL FOR HEARING ON
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individually and as an employee/agent of CARESOUTH CAROLINA, INC., and CARESOUTH CAROLINA) INC.1 were properly served via Certified Mail Retum Receipt Requested and failed to file and/or serve. responsive pleadings within30 days and Plain.tiffproperly moved for entry of default by motion dated Novembet· 3, 2014.
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IT SO FURTHER ORDERED that this matter is to be set on the Court's docket for a heating on damages pursuant to Plaintiff's request.
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Akim A. Anastopoulo (SC)
"enee M. Anderson (SC) ' tan C. Andrews (SC) .. ohn I. Henderson (SC) Marian the L. Koloklthas (SC) Eric M. Poulin (GA)(NC)(SC) Casey Van Valk~nburgh (SC)(IL)(MO) Roy T. Willey, IV (SC)
Thomas Bailey Smith (SC)*
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ANASTOPOULO
LAW FIRM
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Sent Via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested Caresouth Carolina, Inc.
c/o Todd Shifflet 201 South Fifth Street Hcu1sville, SC .29551 RE: Estale
Dear Mr. Shifflet
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Toll Free: 1 (Boo) 313.·2546 Facsimile: (843) 853-2291 Reply to North Charleston Office
www.AldmLawFirm.corn
Enclosed for service upon you, as registered agent for Caresouth Carolina, Inc. please find a copy of the Amended Summons & Complaint that has been filed in the above referenced action.
Upon receipt, please forward this letter and these important legal papers to the appropriate legal representative immediately. These documents are time sensitive. ·
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Cc: Carolina Quick (w/o encl.)
Mailing: 2557 A<Jhley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, South Cat•oli;ta 29418 Pee Dee: 150 W. Evans Street, Florence, South Carolina 29501
Appointment Only: Myrtle Beach* Coluntbia * 01•angcburg • Wilmington, North Carolina
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CAROLINE QUICK, individually and as
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FRANCIS ACA YLAR, M.D., individually and as an employee/agent of
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CARESOUTH CAROLINA, INC.; ROY PARNELL, individually and as an employee/agent of MARLBORO DRUG CO., INC.; and MARLBORO DRUG CO., INC.,
Defendant(s).
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO: 20 14-CP-34-176
TO: THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED!
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to Answer the Amended Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer
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ANASTOPOULO LAW FIRM, LLC
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CAROLINE QUICK, individually and as Personal Representative of THE ESTATE OF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO: 2014-CP-34-176
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1. That the Plaintiff, Caroline Quick, (herein referred to collectively witli the Estate of as "Plaintiffs") is a citizen and resident of Marlboro County, State of South Carolina.
2. That the Plaintiff's Decedent, was a citizen and resident of Marlboro County at the time ofher death.
3. That the Estate of was probated in Marlboro County, State of South Carolina, and that Caroline Quick is the duly appointed Personal Representative of said Estate.
4. That Defendant, Francis Acaylar, M.D. is, (hereinafter referred to as "Defendant Acaylar") upon information and belief, a resident of South Carolina and a physician licensed to practice in the State, and was at all times pertinent hereto, practicing medicine in Marlboro County, State of South Carolina.
5. That upon information and belief, Defendant Caresouth Carolina, Inc., (herein referred to as "Defendant Caresouth") is a non-profit corporation doing business in Marlboro County, State of South Carolina.
6. That upon information and belief, Defendant Caresouth is organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the state of South Carolina, and can be served with process to its Registered Agent, Todd Shifflet, at 201 South Fifth Street, Hattsville, SC, 29551.
7. That upon infotmation and belief, Defendant Roy Parnell (hereinjler ~en~ to as
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9. That upon information and belief, Defendant Marlboro is otganized and existing pursuant to the laws ofthe state of South Carolina, and can be served with process to its Registered Agent, Gordon M. Herndon, at 113 Marlboro Avenue, Bennettsville, SC.
10. That the events that give rise to this action took place in Marlboro County, State of South Caroliri_a ·
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11. That an Affidavit of an expe1t witness, subject to the Affidavit requirements established in§ 15-36-100 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws as amended, is attached hereto as Exhibit A along with the CV of said expert witness.
12. That Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Intent in the Comt of Common Pleas on December 5, 2013, styled 2013-CP-34-00254 and subsequently served all Defendants [Exhibit B].
13. That on May 21, 2014, the Honorable Judge Clifton Newman filed an order exempting this matter from Pre-suit Mediation as prescribed by S.C. Code § 15-79-125 [Exhibit C].
14. That in or about October of2008, Plaintiffs decedent began having stomach problems.
15. That on or about October 1, 2008, Plaintifrs decedent was taken to Defendant Caresouth's facility to seek treatment from Defendant Acaylar.
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19. Tj1at Defendant Acaylar was employed by Defendant Caresouth.
20. That Defendant Acaylar was acting in the course and scope of employment with Defendant Caresouth when he prescribed Zantac to Plaintifrs decedent.
21. That Plaintiffs went to Defendant Marlboro's facility to have Plaintiff's decedent's prescription of Zantac filled.
22. That Defendant Pharmacist filled Plaintiffs decedent's prescription ofZantac.
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23. That Defendant Pharmacist instructed that the Zantac be given at three and one-qua1ter (3 Y.,) teaspoonfuls twice daily for two (2) to four ( 4) weeks.
24. That Defendant Pharmacist was employed by Defendant Marlboro.
25. That Defendant Pharmacist was acting in the course and scope of employment with Defendant Marlboro when he filled Plaintiff's decedent's prescription of Zantac.
26 .. That Defendants had a duty to provide reasonable, appropriate, and adequate care to Plaintiffs decedent pursuant to state and federal laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and existing industry standards.
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32. That Plaintiffs decedent suffered as a result of Defendant Acaylar's over-prescription of Zantac.
33. That Plaintiffs decedent suffered as a result of Defendant Pharmacist's instructions regarding the contemporaneous filling of Defendant Acaylar1s over-prescription of Zantac.
34. T~1at approximately one (1) week into her ingestion of the over-prescribed Zantac, Plaintiffs decedent developed tremors, shaking, difficulty walking, left eye deviation, and unusual sleepiness with difficulty to be aroused.
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38. That Plaintiffs decedent would not have ingested the over-prescription of Zantac but for Defendant Acaylar's prescription and Defendant Pharmacist's instruction.
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42. That Plaintiff's decedent's over ingesting of Zantac caused and/or contributed to Plaintiffs decedent experiencing tremors, shaking, difficulty walking, left eye deviation, unusual sleepiness with difficulty to be arohsed, and leukocytosis. _,
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46. That Defendant Pharmacist had a duty to instruct an appropriate dosage amount of Zantac to Plaintiffs decedent and did breach this duty as set forth more fully above.
4 7. That Defendant Pharmacist- had a duty to ensure that an appropriate dose of medication is given to persons seeking to have their prescriptions filled and did breach this duty as set forth more fully above.
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52. That upon information and belief, Defendant Marlboro had sole discretion in the hiring, supervision, and retention of Defendant Pharmacist.
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56. That as a direct and proximate result of the negligence, gross negligence, carelessness, recklessness, willfulness and wantonness of Defendants, as is set forth more fully above, Plaintiffs decedent and her beneficiaries were injured, endured pain and suffering, have suffered mentally and emotionally, have incurred various expenses, and have otherwise h ~ h
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58. That upon infmmation and belief, Plaintiffs are entitled to judgment against the
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