Williams v. Commonwealth Edison Co.

This is an appeal from a jury verdict entered in favor of plaintiff Robert Williams and against defendant Commonwealth Edison. Plaintiff was injured while working on defendant’s premises as a subcontractor. The jury entered a verdict in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $221,500, which was reduced to $155,325 based on his comparative negligence. The itemized verdict included nothing for present or future disability, $41,000 for pain and suffering, $10,000 for medical expenses, and $221,000 for past and future lost wages.

Plaintiff Robert Williams was employed with Morrison Construction…