Matter of Md. Off. of People's Counsel

In the Matter of Maryland Office of People’s Counsel, et al., No. 2033, September Term, 2022. Opinion by Graeff, J. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILTIES — PUBLIC INTEREST — DISMISSAL OF COMPLAINT —ACCARDI DOCTRINE The Public Service Commission (the “Commission”) does not have unfettered discretion to dismiss a complaint filed under the Public Utilities Article (the “PUA”). Rather, pursuant to COMAR 20.07.03.03A, the Commission may dismiss a complaint only where it finds that the complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The Commission may not dismiss a complaint because it…