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Commission staff and insurer defend county after public accusations; insurance to represent commissioners in 2023 suit
Summary
County risk manager and staff told the Rockingham commissioners that Travelers Insurance elected to represent named commissioners in a 2023 lawsuit, that the North Carolina Department of Insurance closed an inquiry finding no evidence of criminal activity, and that public accusations of fraud are baseless, prompting questions from residents about records and transparency.
Multiple public speakers raised transparency and legal concerns at the Feb. 16 Rockingham County commissioners meeting, prompting a detailed response from the county's safety and risk manager about insurer procedure and the status of related complaints.
Doug Eisley told the board he had submitted a public‑records request seeking communications (including texts and personal accounts) from certain commissioners and said the county attorney's initial reply — that the county lacked custody of the records — did not meet his understanding of North Carolina…
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