Opinion ID: 1334233
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Text: On November 2, 1988, Vines was injured while riding as a passenger in a van operated by Hospital when the driver ran over a curb [1] . On October 21, 1991, she served Hospital with a summons and complaint, alleging negligence in Hospital's operation of the van. Hospital moved for summary judgment on the ground that the claim was barred by the two-year statute of limitations set forth in S.C.Code Ann. § 15-78-10 et seq. (Tort Claims Act). Vines opposed summary judgment, arguing that: (1) she substantially complied with S.C.Code Ann. §§ 15-78-80 and XX-XX-XXX, which provide a three-year statute of limitations to a plaintiff who files a verified claim for damages within one year of the loss; and (2) Hospital is estopped from asserting the statute of limitations. Trial Court granted summary judgment, holding that the two-year statute of limitations was binding upon Vines.