SUMMERFIELD, N.C. — We now have the court papers in hand — and they outline a dramatic legal fight between the Town of Summerfield and two of its former top officials.

The Town has filed a civil lawsuit against former Town Manager Scott Whitaker and former Finance Officer Dee Hall , alleging fraud, misuse of taxpayer money, and behavior that undermined Council operations.

The Key Allegations

According to the complaint filed in Guilford County Superior Court, Whitaker and Hall face three broad accusations:

Misused Public Funds : The lawsuit claims Whitaker paid himself for leave he hadn’t earned. Records also show Hall allegedly signed off on payouts against town policy, costing taxpayers thousands.

Deleted Records : Town leaders accuse Whitaker of wiping thousands of text messa

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