Lake Utility Services, Inc. v. City of Clermont

This case arose when appellant, Lake Utility Services (LUS), filed a complaint against appellee, City of Clermont (Clermont), for declaratory and injunctive relief. LUS alleged in its complaint that it had the exclusive right to provide water service to several areas in Lake County pursuant to certificate number 496-W. It alleged that in 1992, it filed an application with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) to extend its certificated service area in the county. Cler-mont initially filed an objection but withdrew it one week before the final hearing on the matter. On November 24,…