Legal Opinion
In re Complaint of Smith v. Ohio Edison Co.
Ohio Supreme Court
Decided September 26, 2013No. 2011-1828PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtO’Connor, C.J.
Summary
{¶ 1} Appellant, C. Richard Smith, filed a complaint and an amended complaint pursuant to R.C. 4905.26 before the Public Utilities Commission against intervening appellee, Ohio Edison Company, a public utility under R.C. 4905.02. The complaint alleged that Ohio Edison had unlawfully removed the electric meter from Smith’s property and disconnected his electric service.
{¶ 2} The commission held that Ohio Edison was justified in removing the meter and terminating the electric service. Under Ohio Edison’s tariff, an application for new service is required before electric service can be…
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