Pierce v. Commonwealth Edison Co.

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SCOTT

delivered the opinion of the court:

These appeals arise from a jury trial held in the La Salle County Circuit Court. The plaintiff, Beverly Pierce, sought compensation for personal injuries she suffered, while the defendant, Commonwealth Edison Company, sought indemnity from the third-party defendant, Walsh Construction Company. The jury determined that Commonwealth Edison was liable to Pierce, but was not entitled to indemnity from Walsh. It appeals both of those decisions, while the plaintiff, Pierce, cross-appeals on a separate issue.

Commonwealth Edison began…