West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System v. Dodd

McHUGH, Justice:

This appeal from a final order of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, raises issues concerning the forfeiture of public retirement plan benefits as the result of certain misconduct. We believe the circuit court ruled correctly on the main issue, specifically, that the appellant had forfeited his public pension due to “less than honorable service.” This Court therefore affirms the circuit court’s final order, for the reasons set forth herein.

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The appellant, Charles H. Dodd, the respondent below, was born in December, 1920, and was employed in public service in…