Joseph Larry Walker, Petitioner Below, Appellee v. West Virginia Ethics Commission, Respondent Below, Appellant…

Summary

The court affirmed the circuit court's approval of the Commission's finding that Walker falsified a travel expense claim in Count 3, but reversed the dismissal of Count 5 because the original verified complaint timely provided notice of the alleged misconduct. The court also held that the Commission had implied authority to remand Count 3 for further proceedings and that the circuit court applied the proper deferential standards of administrative review. The case was remanded for further proceedings on Count 5.