Paz v. Commonwealth Edison

Plaintiff, Michael Paz, appeals from the jury’s verdict in favor of defendant, Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd). We affirm.

Plaintiff was an employee of ComEd when he was injured on the job. On August 16, 1989, a large piece of metal fell from an overhead crane and landed on the grate upon which plaintiff was standing. Plaintiff was thrown against a railing and struck on the knees by the piece of metal. During the next two years, plaintiff on occasion returned to work part-time and performed light-duty tasks. Plaintiff was paid in excess of $51,000 in workers’ compensation benefits during…