Gannon v. C., M., ST. P. & P. RY. CO.

22 Ill.2d 305 (1961)

175 N.E.2d 785

JOHN B. GANNON, Appellant,

v.

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILWAY CO., Appellee.

No. 35929.

Supreme Court of Illinois.

Opinion filed June 14, 1961.

LEONARD M. RING, of Chicago, (WILLIAM C. WINES, of counsel,) for appellant.

LORD, BISSELL & BROOK, of Chicago, (GORDON R. CLOSE, JAY SMYSER, and RICHARD E. MUELLER, of counsel,) for appellee.

Cause remanded.

The circuit court of Cook County entered judgment on a jury verdict awarding plaintiff, John Gannon, $45,000 under the civil liability provisions of the Illinois Structural Work Act, for personal injuries…