Decision No. R22-0049: Colorado Public Utilities Commission Dismisses Complaint Against Public Service Company of Colorado

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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has issued a decision dismissing a complaint filed by Paul Medina against Public Service Company of Colorado. The complaint, filed on November 4, 2021, alleged that Public Service installed a defective gas meter and backbilled Medina for the difference. However, Medina failed to appear for the scheduled evidentiary hearing on January 18, 2022, and the Commission has dismissed the complaint without prejudice.

Key Takeaways:

  • The complaint was filed by Paul Medina against Public Service Company of Colorado on November 4, 2021, alleging that the company installed a defective gas meter and backbilled Medina for the difference.
  • Medina's failure to appear for the scheduled evidentiary hearing on January 18, 2022, was deemed a failure to prosecute his complaint.
  • The Colorado Public Utilities Commission determined that Medina's failure to appear and prosecute his complaint warranted dismissal of the complaint without prejudice.
  • Public Service Company of Colorado was found to have properly served Medina with notice of the hearing and instructions on how to participate.
  • Medina's complaint was dismissed in accordance with Colorado statute and Commission rules.
  • The Commission's Recommendation is in accordance with Colorado statute and Commission rules.

Statistics:

  • The complaint was filed on November 4, 2021.
  • The scheduled evidentiary hearing was on January 18, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
  • Medina failed to appear for the scheduled hearing.
  • The Commission's Recommended Decision will be effective upon becoming the Decision of the Commission.
  • The complaint is dismissed without prejudice.

Sources:

  • Decision No. R22-0049, Colorado Public Utilities Commission
  • Rule 1302(a) of the Rules of Practice and Procedure, 4 Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR)
  • SS 40-6-108 and 40-6-119, C.R.S.
  • Section 24-4-105(7), C.R.S.
  • Rule 1500 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 4 CCR 723-1 (2020).