Family of man killed by coworker with machete sues companies for negligence at South Carolina site.

The family of David Keith Carter, who was killed by a coworker with a machete at a North Charleston construction site in June 2024, has filed a lawsuit against three companies involved in the project. The lawsuit alleges that SHL Medical, LLC, Evans General Contracting, LLC, and Flooring Services, LLC failed to conduct proper background checks and maintain safety measures, contributing to Carter's death. It claims negligence and seeks damages.