Verizon New York, Inc. v. Optical Communications Group, Inc.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Mazzarelli, J.P.
Plaintiff Verizon New York, Inc. (Verizon) owns a network of subterranean conduit systems that extends throughout New York City. Because its ownership of the network would enable Verizon to exercise monopoly control over the provision of telecommunications services, the Public Service Law places strict controls over Verizon’s use of the conduit system. The Public Service Commission has promulgated rules requiring that common carriers, such as Verizon, permit other companies to use space in the conduits. The regulations also restrict the amounts common…
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