Getschow v. Commonwealth Edison Co.

Plaintiff brought this action against Commonwealth Edison Company (Edison) for tortious interference with contractual relations. After hearing several days of testimony, the trial court entered judgment for plaintiff in the amount of $295,000, representing both compensatory and exemplary damages. On appeal, defendant contests the court’s findings with respect to liability, as well as the amount and nature of damages awarded.

The record discloses the following facts:

During the early 1970’s, plaintiff entered into the business of representing building trades contractors to potential buyers of…