Bisset v. Joseph A. Schudt & Associates

This appeal presents the second opportunity this court has had to review this case. The first, Bisset v. Village of Lemont (1983), 119 Ill. App. 3d 863, 457 N.E.2d 138, resulted in our affirming the lower court’s decision to grant a new trial. A new trial was held, resulting in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff. We affirm as to liability, but remand for a new hearing on damages.

The facts are simple. Plaintiff was employed by Central States Engineering, the general contractor in a sewer improvement project. Defendant was the civil engineer for the village of Lemont. The village was dismissed…