DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -While Larry Patrick was enjoying retirement, his name continued to appear on federal documents tied to a city nutrition program he once administered. He says he had no idea his electronic signature was being used.
Attorneys have agreed to delay the civil trial scheduled to begin last week over the alleged forgery, prolonging again a case now in its fourth year. Patrick alleges the city used his name to secure federal funding for about eight years after he retired.
The signature issue came to light after a investigating potential wrongdoing involving the federally funded program, which provided meals to children in need. A media public records request uncovered document after document bearing Patrick’s electronic signature, long after he retired…