Rome v. Commonwealth Edison Co.

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE PERLIN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Commonwealth Edison Company (hereinafter Edison) appeals from an order of the circuit court of Cook County dismissing Edison’s third-party complaint for indemnity against Walsh Construction Company (hereinafter Walsh). The following issues are presented for review: (1) whether the third-party complaint failed to adequately state a cause of action for indemnity; and (2) whether Walsh’s purchase of an insurance policy covering Edison’s liability relieves Walsh of any liability, either contractual or implied, to indemnify Edison.

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