North Charleston Lawsuit Alleges Contractor Negligence After Machete Killing

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the family and estate of David Keith Carter, who was fatally attacked with a machete by co-worker Tyrone Campbell at a North Charleston construction site in June 2024. The suit accuses SHL Medical, Evans General Contracting, and Flooring Services of negligence for failing to maintain a safe work environment, not conducting background checks that would have revealed Campbell's violent criminal history, and lacking safety measures to prevent such violence. Carter, who pleaded for his life during the brutal attack, was a temporary contractor working at the site owned by SHL Medical, while both men were employed by Labor Finders of South Carolina. Campbell was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after police subdued him with a taser when he refused to drop the machete. The lawsuit alleges wrongful death, negligent supervision, and premises liability, seeking accountability to prevent similar tragedies and to hold the defendants responsible for the unsafe conditions that led to Carter's death. The case highlights concerns about workplace safety, contractor oversight, and the need for proper hiring practices in the construction industry.