City of Chesapeake v. Southeastern Public Service Authority

By Judge V. Thomas Forehand

This matter is before the Court on Southeastern Public Service Authority’s (“SPSA”) Demurrer to Counts I and II, SPSA’s Special Plea of Collateral Estoppel, and the City of Chesapeake’s (“Chesapeake” or “City”) request in Count V of the Complaint for preliminaty injunctive relief. The Court has carefully considered all pleadings, motions, and exhibits before the Court, all briefs submitted by counsel, and counsels’ oral arguments.

Facts Alleged in Chesapeake‘s Complaint

SPSA was formed under the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act, and operates under Articles of…