Date range: June 21-June 27, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

A Benld woman is suing a Benld business owner and the business itself for damages in excess of $50,000, claiming she was a victim of “unwanted contact of an inappropriate and sexual” nature while she was a patron at the business. The suit, filed by Wendy Broderick, names Terry D. Plovich and TJ’s Enterprises of Benld, Inc., as defendants. The three-count complaint claims Plovich placed his hands on the plaintiff’s buttocks during a June 26, 2014, incident at the store. Broderick claims to have sustained pain of body and mind as a result of the alleged incident, and to have incurred medical bills and experience loss of income she would otherwise have been able to earn for which she seeks unspecified damages in excess of $50,000. Count II of the complaint alleges Plovich “maliciously and willfully” struck Broderick on her buttocks with the intent to do harm. Count III alleges negligence on the part of TJ’s Enterprises in that it allegedly subjected a customer to unwanted sexual contact from one of its employees, allowed employees to engage in unwanted sexual contact of a harassing and intimidating nature with customers, and retained employees who had engaged in inappropriate contact with a customer.

CHS, Inc., a firm selling agricultural products and services, is suing Chad Stoecker of rural Litchfield for more than $76,080.40 for goods and services the defendant allegedly purchased on credit between April 2015 and April 2016. In addition to the amount allegedly due, the complaint seeks service charges amounting to 1.57 percent per month and court costs.

Norma Lay, as executor of the estate of Ted Lay, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Richard and Donna Bender, Girard, seeking possession premises located in Girard, plus $7,120.48 in allegedly delinquent rent or mortgage payments, damages, attorney fees and court costs.

A substantial counter-claim has resulted in a Small Claims case being transferred to the next level of Macoupin County Circuit Court. In late February, Orville Reynolds, Jerseyville, doing business as Plumbing Services, sued Christopher Reynolds, Greenfield, for $3,800 allegedly owed for plumbing services provided at the defendant’s home on Chism Road, Greenfield. In a counter-claim filed by the defendant, however, Christopher Reynolds claimed he did $36,400 worth of concrete work for the plaintiff for which the plaintiff did not pay, agreeing instead to trade pluming work for the bill. With the $3,800 claim originally submitted by Orville Reynolds deducted, Christopher Reynolds sought a counter-judgment of $32,600. A Macoupin County judge last week denied Orville Reynold’s motion to dismiss the counter-claim and transferred the case on the grounds that the counter-claim judgment sought exceeded the limits for a Small Claims action.

Nancy A. McCann-Stone has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jeremy and Shawna Tune, Virden, seeking possesion of residential premises in the 500 block of East Green Street in Virden, plus court costs and $4,500 in alleged back rent.

Judy L. Allen, Girard, has filed a complaint in replevin seeking the return of $7,500 worth of personal property allegedly being held by the defendants, Stacy Wilken, Girard, and Stephanie Saboor, Orlanda, Fla. According to the suit, Allen and her late husband, Steve Allen, sold their marital residence, located on Sulfur Springs Road, Atwater, to the defendants on in March 2015 shortly before Steve Allen’s death. The defendants allegedly purchased the home with the understanding that Judy Allen had some personal belongings stored at the residence, which she would recover after establishing a new place of residency. The plaintiff claims the defendants now refuse to release the property, which includes a riding mower, a Ford Fairlane automobile and motor, a tool chest with tools, air compressor, and other items. The suit seeks the return of the property or a monetary judgment to compensate the plaintiff for any property not returned.plus damages for wrongful retention of the property, damages, court costs and attorney fees.

Central Illinois Realty Co. has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Rahkeem Mitchell and Trevor Boblitt, seeking possession of premises located in the Whispering Pines mobile home park in Virden, plus $1,132 in alleged back rent and $1,679 in attorney fees and court costs.

Central Illinois Realty Co. has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Thomas A. Hess, Virden, seeking possession of premises located in the 800 block of West Jones Street in Virden, plus $990 in alleged back rent and late fees, and court costs and attorney fees.

Benny E. Fish has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Brittney Buchanan, Medora, seeking possession of premises located in the 200 block of East George Street, Medora, plus $1,800 in alleged back rent.

SMALL CLAIMS

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Eddie Emery, Girard, for $2,564.79, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Fingerhut credit card account.

Merrick Bank Corp. is suing Randy Shepherd, Bunker HIll, for $1953.46, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.

Saint Francis Hospital is suing Mary A. Lowe, Mount Olive, for $1,488.24, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Saint Francis Hospital is suing John W. Brown, Gillespie, for $4,572.30, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Saint Francis Hospital is suing Robert R. Hudeik, Jr., Gillespie, for $1,658.59, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Saint Francis Hospital is suing Richard T. Fenton, Gillespie, for $1,345.56, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Discover Bank is suing Danny T. Camerer, Palmyra, for $6,528.44, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.

Discover Bank is suing Leota I. Painter, Gillespie, for $2,065.10, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.

Bank of America is suing Brittney Suzann Brown, Staunton, for $5,242.16, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a credit card account.

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Capital One Bank is suing Corey Roberts, Gillespie, for $1,115.32, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.

Anderson Hospital is suing Michael D. Shrum, Bunker Hill, for $845.25, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

First MidAmerica Credit Union is suing Rhonda L. Hebblethwaite, Brighton, for an alleged $9,438.60 deficiency remaining on a automotive loan after the vehicle was repossessed and sold. In addition to the principal, the suit seeks a judgment for interest at 5.49 percent, attorney fees and court costs.

FELONIES

Dustin R. Stieglitz, 29, Alton, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a June 18 incident during which he allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine.

Dustin Brooks, 18, Carlinville, is charged with burglary in connection with a May 19 incident during which he allegedly entered Cross Church, Carlinville, a place of worship, with the intent to commit a theft.

Alice A. Schmitt, 38, Mount Olive, is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm in connection with a June 19 incident in Mount Olive during which she allegedly endangered the safety of another person by recklessly discharging a firearm into the air.

Justin C. Dyer, 30, Wilsonville, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a June 19 incident during which he allegedly operated a 2001 Chevrolet on Macoupin Street in Gillespie while under the influence of alcohol and at a time when his driver’s licenses was revoked due to a previous conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol. In addition to the felony, he faces a traffic charge for allegedly driving on a revoked driver’s license.

Ethan A. Lee, 21, Carlinville, is charge with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a May 12 incident in Carlinville.

Griffin M McGary, 18, Thayer, currently incarcerated in Sangamon County Jail, Springfield, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an April 5 incident in Girard during which he allegedly possessed less than five grams of a substance containing cocaine.

Jeramie A. Reed, 31, Mulberry Grove, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with a June 23 incident on the east side of the Carlinville Square. Reed also faces traffic charges for allegedly driving under the influence of a drug or intoxicating compound and improper lane usage.

Charles A. McCarty, 42, Alton, is charged with residential burglary in connection with a Nov. 29, 2015, incident during which he allegedly entered a residence in the 6100 block of Schmidt Road, Brighton, with the intent to commit a theft.

Holleigh A. McDonald, 45, Springfield, is charged with retail theft in connection with a June 23 incident during which she allegedly shoplifted a bottle vodka with a value of less than $300 from Carl’s IGA in Carlinville. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction for the same offense on McDonald’s record from July 2013 in Sangamon County.

MISDEAMEANORS

In separate complaints, Jacob K. Mueller, 19, Plainview; Benjamin D. Cope, 18, Bunker Hill; and Joseph M. Polo, 18, Bunker Hill, are charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a June 18 incident on Alton Road at West Main Street in Carlinville. In addition, Mueller faces a traffic charge for allegedly disregarding a traffic control device.

Shelby E. Lefler, 25, Shipman, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a June 19 incident during which she allegedly struck her boyfriend on his left arm with a steak knife.

Timothy S. Abbott, 30, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a June 16 incident in Palmyra during which he allegedly yelled obscenities at and threatened another male in “such an unreasonable manner as to alarm and disturb” a female accompanying the male victim and provoke a breach of the peace.

William G. Gill, 43, Benld, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a June 19 incident during which he allegedly struck his wife on her legs, causing bruising.

Shane A. Fay, 38, Modesto, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a June 19 incident in Girard during which he allegedly provided a false name to the officer after the officer legally detained him.

Christine M. Norman, 43, Mount Olive, is charged with battery in connection with a June 9 incident during which she allegedly slapped another female in the face.

Susan A. Flynn, 43, Carlinville, is charged with retail theft in connection with a June 20 incident during which she allegedly shoplifted Frontline flea and tick medication valued at less than $500 from Walmart, Carlinville,

DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED

• Ashly Long, Gillespie, vs. Ronald Long, Gillespie.
• Krystal D. Brown, Gillespie, vs. Chad W. Brown, Orchard Lakes Circle.
• Timothy Lahr, Medora, vs. Sarah Lahr, Medora.

DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE GRANTED

• Ashly Long, Gillespie, vs. Ronald Long, Gillespie.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

• Robert E. McNear and Crystal M. Tompkins, both of Virden.
• Joshua P. Welsh of Farmersville and Marcy R. Rovey of Carlinville.
• Justin L. Paul and Sara D. Hanner, both of Bunker Hill.
• Thomas Perry McDowell and Felicia Lynn James, both of Staunton.
• Dustin A. Hunt and Kimberly M. Files, both of Carlinville.
• Michael R. Pena of Minooka and Tina J. Lopez of Schererville, Ind.
• James A. Burns and Megan K. Belling, both of Brighton.

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