Paz v. Commonwealth Edison

Even when viewed in the light most favorable to ComEd, the evidence unequivocally shows that ComEd discharged plaintiff over a dispute concerning the extent and duration of plaintiffs back injury. For that reason, I dissent from the majority opinion.

A review of the record reveals the following facts. Plaintiff sustained knee injuries from the work-related accident of August 16, 1989, and thereafter claimed to have experienced back pains. He filed a workers’ compensation claim on or about April 23, 1990.

At some point, plaintiff began receiving back treatment from two Wisconsin doctors: Dr.…