Public Service Commission v. Jackson County Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.

OPINION

BARBER, Judge:

The Public Service Commission appeals from a judgment of Franklin Circuit Court which reversed and set aside PSC orders assessing penalties against three utilities for safety violations by their independent contractors. The circuit court determined that the PSC’s' orders were based upon an improper application of the law. We disagree, hence we reverse.

The Judgment below provides a concise summary of the essential facts, procedural events and issues underlying this appeal:

This action is a consolidation for review of three Public Service Commission (hereinafter PSC) Orders…