Kightlinger v. Public Utility District No. 1

Garth Kightlinger1 and several other Clark County taxpayers (the Taxpayers) sued Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County (PUD), alleging that the PUD lacked statutory authority to engage in the business of repairing appliances other than those it sells or leases. Both parties moved for summary judgment; the trial court granted the Taxpayers’ motion. On appeal, the PUD contends it has implied authority to operate the repair business. In addition, it argues there is no justiciable controversy, the Taxpayers lack standing to challenge PUD’s longtime repair business, and laches bars the…