Legal Question in Civil Litigation in South Carolina

Its hard to say if you have a case or not. You see that sort of thing all the time, where someone alleges that they were abused years earlier and they bring legal action. Forty years is a very long time ago. The problem with any type of case that is 40 years old, is proof. Witnesses are just not around anymore and evidence would be hard to find. But I really can't say for sure in your situation since I don't know anything about it. If you really want to pursue it, you would need to consult with an attorney.