Terms Used In South Carolina Code 37-16-60

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Department: means the Department of Consumer Affairs. See South Carolina Code 37-16-10
  • Prepaid legal company: means a person or entity offering prepaid legal services to the general public or a segment of the general public. See South Carolina Code 37-16-10
A consumer aggrieved by a prepaid legal company may file a complaint with the department which shall review the complaint, investigate it as the department considers appropriate, and initiate action as authorized by law.