Pourchot v. Commonwealth Edison Co.

Plaintiff, Sharon Kaye Pourchot, appeals from a judgment in the amount of $1,178.24 entered in her favor and against defendant, Commonwealth Edison Co. Plaintiff argues the trial court abused its discretion in denying her motion for sanctions following defense counsel’s ex parte communications with plaintiff’s treating physician. Plaintiff also appeals the trial court’s refusal to tender instructions to the jury on measuring damages for her future pain and suffering. We agree with both of plaintiff’s contentions. We remand for a new trial and for the imposition of an appropriate sanction…