Appellate Court of Illinois November 3, 1978, 76-777, 77-931 cons. (Richard v. Illinois Bell Telephone Co.)

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SULLIVAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Two appeals are involved in this consolidated matter. In 76-777, Illinois Bell Telephone Company (Bell) and John M. Coan, Inc. (Coan) appeal from a verdict and judgment thereon against them in an action by plaintiff for personal injury. Plaintiff cross-appeals from the judgment on the verdict in favor of defendants Richard A.