South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued a statement on Mar. 31 following the State Fiscal Accountability Authority’s approval of a settlement agreement in the Captain Sams Spit lawsuit.
The settlement resolves a dispute that began in 2009 and, according to Wilson, saves South Carolina taxpayers up to $200 million or more. “Today, the State Fiscal Accountability approved a settlement of a lawsuit concerning Captain Sams Spit, a dispute that originated in 2009. The decision to settle this litigation saved South Carolina taxpayers up to $200 million or more. For this reason, Governor Henry McMaster voted in favor of this settlement today, and the House of Representatives included it in a budget that passed that chamber in an overwhelmingly bipartisan fashion. The budget item is now in the Senate,” Wilson said.
The role of the South Carolina Attorney General includes supporting victims of crime through advocacy and resources, which contributes to community safety and protection, according to the official website. As head of his office, Wilson operates as the state’s primary legal advocate and enforcer by handling prosecutions and regulatory matters according to official information.
Wilson has served as head of the office for several years according to its official website. His efforts have reportedly recovered more than $2 billion for South Carolina since he took office.
The operations of the Attorney General extend across all regions of South Carolina as stated by official sources, including enforcement related to securities laws and consumer protection regulations according to official reports. The office also works with state law enforcement agencies and solicitors on criminal prosecutions throughout South Carolina as described by its website.
Observers will watch how this settlement affects future legal disputes involving public land use. Further developments may arise as budget discussions continue in the Senate.
