Employer Loses Ability to Demand Jury Trial in Premium Payment Dispute

The South Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that an employer was not entitled to a jury trial against its insurance carrier over allegedly unpaid premiums. Case: Zurich American Insurance Co. of Illinois v. Palmetto Contract Services Inc., No. 5833, 07/07/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: In February 2012, Palmetto Contract Services Inc. obtained workers' compensation and employers' liability insurance coverage from the Zurich American Insurance Co. After a premium audit, Zurich determined that Palmetto owed an additional $158,744. In December 2015, Zurich sued Palm...