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Michigan Public Service Commission Dismisses Complaint Against Ameritech Michigan

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The Michigan Public Service Commission dismissed a complaint filed by Clawson Container Company, Steel Tank & Fabricating Co., and IBC North America, Inc. against Ameritech Michigan, citing a lack of jurisdiction. The commission's February 5, 2001 meeting in Lansing, Michigan, led to the dismissal of the complaint without prejudice. This decision has significant implications for the telecommunications industry in Michigan.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Michigan Public Service Commission dismissed a complaint against Ameritech Michigan on February 5, 2001, citing a lack of jurisdiction.
  • The complainants, Clawson Container Company, Steel Tank & Fabricating Co., and IBC North America, Inc., had filed the complaint on August 7, 2000, and requested to withdraw it on November 30, 2000.
  • The commission's order dismissed the complaint without prejudice, reserving jurisdiction to issue further orders as necessary.
  • Any party desiring to appeal the order must do so in the appropriate court within 30 days after issuance and notice of the order.
  • The complaint was filed under Case No. U-12547 and pertained to 1991 PA 179, as amended, MCL 484.2101 et seq.; MSA 22.1469(101) et seq.; and the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
  • The commission's chairman, Laura Chappelle, Commissioner David A. Svanda, and Commissioner Robert B. Nelson signed the order.

Statistics:

  • 30 days: the time frame allotted for any party to appeal the commission's order in the appropriate court (MCL 462.26; MSA 22.45).
  • 2: the number of commissioners who signed the order (Laura Chappelle, David A. Svanda, and Robert B. Nelson).
  • 1 executive secretary: Dorothy Wideman, who signed the document as the commission's executive secretary.
  • 2: the number of dates mentioned in the document (August 7, 2000, and February 5, 2001).

Sources:

  • (02-05-2001): Michigan Public Service Commission order.
  • 1991 PA 179: Michigan Compiled Laws 484.2101 et seq.
  • MCL 462.26; MSA 22.45: Michigan Compiled Laws reference.
  • 1969 PA 306: Michigan Compiled Laws 24.201 et seq.
  • 1992 AACS: American Arbitration and Commercial Security rules of practice and procedure.
  • 22.560(101) et seq.: Michigan Statutes Annotated reference.
  • Page 3 U-12547: official document page number.

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