Pre-trial settlements in two civil cases

Oconee Common Pleas Court has received word of pre-trial settlements in two cases alleging medical malpractice, and those cases have been removed from the docket for next week’s jury term of court.  Clerk of Court Beverly Whitfield has confirmed the cases settled are those titled Hawkins versus Oconee Medical Center and Neal versus Dr. Robert McAlpine.  The court awaits formal orders of settlement.