Date range: November 7-13, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

LAWSUITS

A Brighton man is suing a Brighton woman for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries he allegedly sustained to his back while installing drywall at the woman’s residence on Miles Station Road. The plaintiff, Ian Hampsey, claims the defendant, Denise Haden, failed to provide ladders or lifts for the project, causing him to injure his back. The suit seeks damages for Hampsey’s alleged injuries, pain and anguish, and medical costs.

Bridget Yeager is suing Casey’s General Stores for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she allegedly sustained when an entry door at the Carlinville Casey’s store sucked closed as a result of an air pressure imbalance when she entered the facility. The suit claims Yeager opened the left door of a double-door system on June 3, 2016, when the door was sucked into a closed position “as a result of air suction that developed in the store.” The door was sucked closed with “such force and violence” that Yeager sustained injuries to her left shoulder and upper arm. The suit alleges Casey’s was negligent in failing to ensure that air pressure would not cause the opened door to be violently sucked closed, failing to post signs or notices warning of the hazard, failing to eliminate air suction by ensuring proper air relief passages in the store, and failing to ensure that air suction did not pose a threat to the health, safety and welfare of customers entering the store. The suit seeks compensation for the plaintiff’s alleged injuries, pain, permanent disability, lost wages and medical expenses.

Henry Sanchez has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Misty W. Rice, Carlinville, seeking an undisclosed amount for alleged unpaid rent that accrued after Rice was served with a Notice of Lease Termination and a Notice to Vacate. The suit also seeks possession of residential premises located in the 500 block of North West Street in Carlinville, attorney fees and court costs.

Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Richard W. and Brenda Pipkin, Nilwood, for $13,482.10, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for hospital services provided between Nov. 25, 2013, and Dec. 5, 2016.

Central Illinois Realty Co. has filed a forcible entry and detainer against Kenneth and Keisha Hannah, Virden, seeking a judgment of $770 for alleged unpaid rent, plus $500 in attorney fees, court costs and possession of residential premises located at 27 Whispering Pines, Virden.

Central Illinois Realty Co., has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Brian and Lacey Wessing, Virden, seeking $550 in alleged unpaid rent and late fees, $770 in attorney fees and court costs, and possession of residential premises located at 12 Whispering Pines, Virden.

State Farm Bank is suing Helen Lowery, Virden, for $13,564.90, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit account opened on Nov. 27, 2001.

Teresa Klaus, Carlinville, is suing Central Subsurface Contracting of Illinois (CSCI) for $15,000, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims she is owed for damage done to the yard and landscaping at her home in the 900 block of South Broad Street during a 2015 drainage improvement project. According to the suit, CSCI was contracted with the City of Carlinville for a storm sewer improvement project. In January 2015, Klaus granted an easement to the company to use underground boring for improving an existing storm sewer. When the work began in July, the company encountered problems that forced workers to dig an open trench in lieu of underground boring. The suit claims Klaus gave the company permission to enter onto her property and dig the trench, with the understanding the company would fully restore her property with grass planting and planting of replacement bushes and trees. Those provisions were confirmed in a July 22, 2015, letter from the company, the suit claims. In mid-August, however, the company sent a letter to Klaus promising to install a jute erosion blanket on a hillside, but attempting to divert responsibility for grass seeding, and replacement trees and bushes to Klaus and her husband. The suit contends that Klaus never conceded to the terms contained in the August letter. Since she never conceded to the terms, the suit alleges CSCI trespassed on her property beyond the original easement, destroyed mature trees, landscape plantings, and bushes. Klaus seeks a judgment to compensate her for the cost of restoring her property to its original state.

Discover Bank is suing Bruce E. Layher, Staunton, for $24,645.22, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.

Gregory L. and Janet D. Warren have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jake W. and Lori A. Jones, Brighton, seeking $12,000 in alleged unpaid rent, plus additional rent accruing while the defendants continue to withhold possession of the property, attorney fees, court costs, and possession of residential premises located in the 1300 block of Dorchester Road, Brighton.

Jeffrey S. Robinson has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Gregory Reed, Carlinville, seeking possession of residential premises located in the 600 block of Mulberry Street in Carlinville, plus additional damages. The suit claims Reed has no lease and is occupying the property as a trespasser.

Central Illinois Realty Co. has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Bryan Gibson and Alexis Spann, Virden, seeking $2,089.50 in alleged unpaid rent, plus $596 in attorney fees and court costs, and possession of residential premises located at 18 Whispering Pines, Virden.

SMALL CLAIMS

Discover Bank is suing Bradley D. Kryak, Bunker Hill, for $7,139.72, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.

Cavalry SPV I, LLC, is suing Emily Lueker, Mount Olive, for $1,862.17, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Capital One Bank credit card account.

Capital One Bank is suing Victoria Jenkins, Staunton, for $3,204.62, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Fred Partridge, Mount Olive, for $2,518.27, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Walmart credit card account.

Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC, is suing Paul Reed, Gillespie, for $806.02, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted WebBank/Fingerhut Direct Marketing credit account.

Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC, is suing Shelly Schnaare, Brighton, for $1,331.43, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted WebBank/Fingerhut credit account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Silvia Haas, Staunton, for $3,573.21, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/J.C. Penney credit card account.

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Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Lacie Davis, Staunton, for $843.33, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Synchrony Bank/Amazon credit account.

Midland Funding LLC, is suing Dawn Rudolph, Staunton, for $801.90, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Comenity Bank/Torrid credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Randy Lamare, Carlinville, for $1,038.58, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted WebBank/Fingerhunt credit account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Michael Connors, Girard, for $1,342.14, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Jenny Gibbs, Gillespie, for $1,818.16, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Comenity Bank/King Size credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Jenny Gibbs, Gillespie, for $1,640.19, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Comenity Bank/Woman Within credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Lacie Davis, Staunton, for $1,453.55, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Comenity Bank/Gordman’s credit card account.

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Starla Rhodes, Shipman, for $1,095.59, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on a Capital One Bank credit card account.

Midland Funding, LLC, is suing Tiffany Thomas, Staunton, for $3,871.60, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Citibank/Best Buy credit card account.

Capital One Bank is suing John L. Matta, Mount Olive, for $2,333.24, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted credit card account.

FELONIES

A 20-year-old Carlinville man has been charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault and armed robbery in connection with an Oct. 19 incident in Carlinville. Takoda M. Harbaugh is accused of placing his penis in the vagina of a 62-year-old victim by use of force, and taking an unspecified amount of currency from the victim while armed with a knife. In a separate case, Harbaugh is charged with theft in connection with a Nov. 5 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly exercised unauthorized control over an iPhone valued at more than $500 but less than $10,000 with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property.

Madilynn L. Mansfield, 20, Carlinville, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm in connection with an Oct. 3 incident during which she allegedly was found to be in possession of a Smith and Wesson .38 Special handgun that she knew to be stolen.

Quentin A. Drew, 38, Girard, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and one count of threatening a public official in connection with a Nov. 4 incident in Girard during which he allegedly threw a pen and paper at a Girard police officer, striking the officer in the chest, and threatening to inflict bodily harm on the officer while knowing the victim to be a peace officer engaged in the execution of his official duties. In addition, Drew is accused of driving a truck in a manner that placed a female victim in reasonable apprehension of being struck by the vehicle.

Michael J. Hedden, 30, Gillespie, is charged with residential burglary and escape in connection with an Oct. 30 incident in Mount Olive during which he allegedly entered a home in the 100 block of East Second South Street with the intent to commit a theft, and escaped from the custody of a Mount Olive police officer.

Jeremy A. Spears, 41, Staunton, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 27 incident at about 4:55 p.m. on Illinois Route 4 in Staunton. Spears also is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and a traffic offense of driving on a revoked driver’s license.

Charles E. Crites, 61, Gillespie, is charged with unlawful restraint in connection with a Nov. 5 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly detained a female family member against her will at the family home.

Brittany P. Stewart, 23, Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with a Nov. 6 incident in Carlinville during which she allegedly shoved her blood-covered hand into the mouth of a Carlinville police officer while knowing the victim to be a peace officer engaged in the execution of his official duties.

Joshua A. Green, 23, Carlinville, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery in connection with Nov. 6 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly stabbed a male victim in the back.

Joseph W. Kincaid, 28, Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of a controlled substance and retail theft in connection with a Nov. 8 incident in Bunker Hill during which he allegedly shop-lifted candy valued at less than $500 from the ZX Gas Station in Bunker Hill and was found to be in possession of less than 15 grams of a substance containing heroin.

MISDEMEANORS

Dakota G. Stone, 20, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful consumption or possession of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with an Oct. 28 incident at about 5:35 a.m. on Mansholt Road.

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Jeremy A. Spears, 41, Staunton, is charged with domestic battery with bodily harm in connection with a Nov. 13 incident in Staunton.

Shonna L Hyman, 51, Brighton, is charged with battery in connection with a Nov. 9 incident during which she allegedly caused bodily harm by striking a female victim in the head with her fist.

Vicki J. Shelter, 58, Staunton, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a Nov. 12 incident in Staunton during which she allegedly yelled profanities at a victim at the victim’s home in the 300 block of West Main Street, pounded on the door and held the door shut to prevent the resident from leaving the home in such an unreasonable manner as to alarm and disturb the victim and provoke a breach of the peace.

Samantha J. Vail, 20, Wilsonville, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Nov. 6 incident at about 11:53 p.m. on Illinois Route 4 at Central Avenue in Benld.

TRAFFIC

Avery D. Gisy, 29, Medora, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 29 incident at about 12:29 a.m. on Illinois Route 111 at FS Road. Additionally, Gisy faces traffic charges for alleged improper traffic lane usage and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.

Danny R. Long, Jr., 37, Springfield, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a Nov. 4 incident at about 3:40 a.m. on Birch Street in Palmyra. In addition, Long faces a traffic charge for allegedly disregarding a traffic control device.

DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED

• Linda D. Snyder, Wood River, vs. Morris J. Snyder, Bunker Hill.
• Amy J. Price, Gillespie, vs. Charles E. Price, Jr., Gillespie.
• Robert M. Rotsch, Staunton, vs. Denise Suzanne Rotsch, Staunton.

DISSOULTION OF MARRIAGE GRANTED

• Linda D. Snyder, Wood River, vs. Morris J. Snyder, Bunker Hill.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

• Tyler J. Whitmill of Ottawa Lake, Mich., and Shelbi L. Jamieson of Carlinville.
• David B. Johnson and Sandra J. Trump, both of Carlinville.

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