(BENTON, IL) — Morthland College Health Services Friday filed a motion to drop its breach of contract lawsuit against Franklin Hospital and its current administration. Last Tuesday, MCHS President Dr. Tim Morthland announced his intentions to invest $30 to $40 million in a privately funded, non-profit, new hospital facility to be built in Benton. Later this month, the Franklin Hospital board will consider MCHS’ proposal to manage the current hospital and begin a process to privatize it, while adding healthcare services needed in Franklin County. Morthland said in a statement that MCHS is willing to forego its damages — which amount to more than $3.5 million — for the opportunity to restore healthcare to Franklin County. Morthland went on to say that MCHS humbly asks for the public’s support as it moves through the logistics in the coming weeks. According to a story reported by WSIL-TV last week, Morthland was suing Franklin Hospital and its CEO for financial mismanagement.