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MPS Merchant Services Inc. v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Energy companies unsuccessful in challenging Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's determination they committed tariff violations.
Utilities Sep. 8, 2016
California PUC v. Superior Court (Aguirre)
Superior court lacks jurisdiction over lawsuit seeking documents from CPUC under Public Records Act, resulting in sustained demurrer in CPUC's favor.
Utilities Sep. 1, 2016
FTC v. AT&T Mobility LLC
AT&T wins dismissal of action challenging its disclosures regarding 'data throttling' due to its status as common carrier under FTC Act.
Utilities Aug. 29, 2016
North County Communications Corp. of Arizona v. Qwest Corp.
Summary judgment in favor of telephone company affirmed where company had power to initiate negotiation and compel arbitration with rival telecommunications company.
Utilities May 31, 2016
New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC v. Public Utilities Commission of the State of California (The Utility Reform Network)
Court acknowledges CPUC's authority in awarding intervenor compensation, but nevertheless overturned award in connection with abandoned AT&T/T-Mobile proposed merger.
Utilities Apr. 21, 2016
Seacrist v. Southern California Edison Co.
California Public Utilities Commission does not have exclusive jurisdiction over claims relating to stray electrical currents from Southern California Edison substation.
Utilities Jan. 28, 2016
Lefebvre v. Southern California Edison
Court lacks jurisdiction over Edison customer's lawsuit seeking refund for Edison's alleged manipulation of 'CARE' program.
Utilities Jan. 27, 2016
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District v. Public Utilities Commission (California-American Water Co.)
PUC lacks authority to review and regulate user fee imposed by local government agency collected through regulated public utility.
Utilities Jan. 26, 2016
San Pablo Bay Pipeline Co. LLC v. Public Utilities Commission (Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co.)
Owner of crude oil pipeline unsuccessful in challenging Public Utilities Commission's decision to bifurcate proceedings and toll statute of limitations.
Utilities Dec. 24, 2015
Idaho Power Co. v. FERC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission abuses its discretion when it fails to undertake proper analysis when approving settlements that are contested.
Utilities Sep. 8, 2015
Pegastaff v. PG&E
Staffing agency's causes of action are not barred when they do not interfere with California Public Utilities Commission's exercise of regulatory authority.
Utilities Aug. 31, 2015
Davis v. Southern Cal. Edison
Per the 'primacy' of Public Utility Code section 1759, Superior Court may not weigh in on dispute between solar-energy producing customer and utility company.
Utilities May 6, 2015