Missouri Public Service Commission v. Hurricane Deck Holding Co.

CYNTHIA L. MARTIN, Judge.

Hurricane Deck Holding Company (“Hurricane Deck”) appeals the trial court’s judgment imposing a penalty of $20,000 pursuant to section 386.5701 for a previously determined violation of public utility regulatory laws. Hurricane Deck contends that the trial court erred in assessing a penalty for the period from September 22, 2005, through December 30, 2005, as there was no evidence that Hurricane Deck unlawfully held itself out as a public utility for the entirety of that period. Hurricane Deck also contends that the penalty imposed was excessive and disproportionate.…