Stoneledge at Lake Keowee v. IMK Development Co., LLC

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In this construction defect action, Marick Home Builders, LLC (Marick) and Rick Thoennes contend the trial court erred in (1) charging the jury on breach of the implied warranty of habitability and failing to charge the jury as to the maximum scope of Marick's liability, (2) denying Marick's motion for directed verdict as to breach of the implied warranty of workmanlike service and denying Marick's motion for a partial directed verdict as to negligence, (3) amalgamating Marick and Thoennes with another limited liability company, and (4) amending the jury verdict and recalculating damages accordingly. The court of appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part. Stoneledge at Lake Keowee Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. IMK Dev. Co., LLC, 425 S.C. 276, 821 S.E.2d 509 (Ct. App. 2018) (Stoneledge I). We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand this matter for final calculation and entry of judgment consistent with our opinion.