A former employee of Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop is suing both her former boss and Jasper County for what she alleges were illegal work practices.

Wednesday, Jan. 23, Newton attorney Charlotte Sucik filed a lawsuit in Jasper County District Court on behalf of Donna K. Illingworth, 57, of Newton seeking damages and demanding a jury trial in the case. Bishop acknowledged he received notice of the suit Tuesday, but declined additional detailed comment.

“We will apparently have our say in court,” he said. “I am looking forward to that opportunity. Until then, under legal advisement, I will have no further comments.”