Informal Conference Scheduled for Water District Rate Investigation

The Kentucky Public Service Commission scheduled an informal conference for April 10, 2026, as part of an electronic investigation into the City of Albany regarding alleged assessment of an unapproved rate for Cumberland County Water District. The remote conference will address case resolution, disputed factual issues, and future procedural steps.

Duke Kentucky and Owen Electric Territory Realignment

The Kentucky Public Service Commission approved Duke Energy Kentucky's application to realign certified service territories with Owen County Electric Cooperative. The change involves two parcels: Duke Kentucky acquiring approximately 4 acres at 2835 Senour Road, Independence, and Owen Electric acquiring approximately 23 acres at 2557 Kentucky Highway 491, Demossville. No public comments or intervention requests were filed.

Melonie Smith v. Louisville Gas and Electric - Estimated Utility Bill Dispute

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an order finding that consumer Melonie Smith established a prima facie case against Louisville Gas and Electric Company for failing to perform actual meter reads for four consecutive months between December 2024 and March 2025. The Commission ordered LG&E to provide a detailed accounting of estimated versus actual usage during that period but lacked authority to order the requested $629.66 bill write-off.

Garrison-Quincy Water District Information Request

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an order requiring Garrison-Quincy-KY-O-Heights Water District to respond to a consumer complaint filed by Elwood Russell (Case No. 2024-00412). The District must file historical water usage records, meter replacement documentation, and meter test results by April 20, 2026. Electronic responses must be in searchable PDF format with proper certification.

Kentucky Power Company Baker Substation Upgrade CPCN Order

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued Order in Case No. 2025-00335 granting Kentucky Power Company a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to expand and upgrade portions of its Baker Substation in Lawrence County, Kentucky. The project cost increased from $23.5 million to $29.4 million, primarily due to costs associated with relocating a third-party gas line. The prior declaratory order finding no CPCN was required (Case No. 2024-00283) was superseded by this new application requirement.

Court affirms injunction on initiative, docket 87627-9

Court affirms injunction on initiative, docket 87627-9

Taylor Hubbard v. City of Everett - Negligence/Municipal Liability

The Court of Appeals of Washington, Division One, affirmed dismissal of negligence claims brought by Taylor Hubbard and Kirsten Hawney against the City of Everett. The plaintiffs alleged the City failed to properly monitor level III sex offender Neil Roberson, who later raped Hubbard. The court upheld the trial court's CR 12(b)(6) dismissal, finding the City owed no legal duty to the plaintiffs.

Great American E&S Insurance Co. v. Sinars Slowikowski Tomasaka LLC - Legal Malpractice Claim Assignment

The Washington Court of Appeals held that Washington public policy prohibits the assignment of legal malpractice claims against retained defense counsel to the liability insurer when a potential conflict exists between insurer and insured. The court reversed the superior court's denial of defense counsel's motion for judgment on the pleadings, establishing binding precedent that such assignments violate public policy, particularly where the insurer defended under a reservation of rights.

Estate of Nowell - Administrator Appointment Dispute

The Court of Appeals of Washington, Division One, affirmed the denial of Deborah Osborne's petition to be appointed administrator of her deceased sister Angela Nowell's estate. The court held that Angela's husband El-Fatih Nowell was properly appointed administrator in Pierce County and no valid basis existed to vacate his appointment or appoint a second administrator.

State v. Robertson-Butler - Criminal Convictions Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Washington, Division One, affirmed Frankie Robertson-Butler's convictions for second-degree assault, drive-by shooting, and first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm. The court rejected claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, prosecutorial misconduct during opening and closing arguments, and challenges to community custody conditions. The unpublished opinion in Docket No. 86443-2-I affirms without creating precedential obligations.