A veteran county constable, who is facing a lawsuit to oust him from the force, is filing a counter lawsuit.
Roane County, Tennessee constable Mark Patton is seeking $250,000 in damages from the county, 15 commissioners, the county attorney, Tom McFarland and Roane County purchasing agent, Lynn Farnham. He is also suing Johnny Griffin, an insurance agent for an auto company.
Patton alleges that Griffin was directed by Farnham to remove the county from the bond Patton had obtained to satisfy requirements for office.
To read more about the case click here.
Roane County, Tennessee constable Mark Patton is seeking $250,000 in damages from the county, 15 commissioners, the county attorney, Tom McFarland and Roane County purchasing agent, Lynn Farnham. He is also suing Johnny Griffin, an insurance agent for an auto company.
Patton alleges that Griffin was directed by Farnham to remove the county from the bond Patton had obtained to satisfy requirements for office.
To read more about the case click here.

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