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15-0873-GA-CSS

Case Title: BRENDA PALMER VS COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO
Status: CL-CLOSED
Industry Code: GA-GAS
Purpose Code: CSS-Complaint on service or safety
Date Opened: 5/4/2015
Date Closed: 5/7/2018
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05/07/2018Case Action Form closing case electronically filed by Jay Agranoff on behalf of Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.2
05/07/2018Correspondence for complaint case filed by G. Howard. (FAX)4
05/04/2018Correspondence for complaint case filed by G. Howard. (FAX)1
02/12/2018Correspondence relevant to complaint case filed by complainant, G. Howard.14
02/09/2018Motion to Withdraw Certain Motions/Papers/Filings of the Complainant filed by G. Howard on behalf of Consumers Residing on Premise electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing. (FAX)4
02/08/2018Notice of failure to service Second Entry on Rehearing filed by G. Howard. (FAX)25
02/02/2018Correspondence regarding complaint case filed by complainant, G. Howard. (FAX)3
01/29/2018Reply Memorandum Contra to Columbia's Memo Contra to Complainant's application for Third Entry on Rehearing filed by G. Howard, Complainant. (FAX)9
01/26/2018Reply Memorandum of Complainant in Support of Application for Third Entry on Rehearing filed by Gregory T. Howard, Complainant. (FAX)5
01/26/2018Memorandum Contra Complainant's Application for Third Entry on Rehearing electronically filed by Cheryl A. MacDonald on behalf of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.7
01/24/2018Notice of Administrative Appeal (Type F), Instanter filed by G. Howard. FAX11
01/16/2018Application for third entry on rehearing filed by complainant, G.Howard.(FAX)8
01/02/2018Motion for stay of disconnection of Gas Services at the residence pending the outcome of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Case filed by G.T.Howard on behalf of Complainants. (FAX)3
12/29/2017Correspondence regarding complaint case filed by complainant, G. Howard. (FAX)19
12/20/2017Service Notice2
12/20/2017Second Entry on Rehearing ordering that the application for rehearing be denied; that all of the complainant's filings subsequent to the filing be denied.10
11/13/2017Application for leave filed by G. Howard, Complainant.(FAX)5
11/08/2017Amended motion requesting an expedited review and consideration on reconnection of utility service and correction of the Commission's Opinion and Order filed by G.T. Howard. (FAX)5
11/06/2017Motion requesting an expedited review and consideration and memorandum in support on reconnection of Utility Service and Correction of Commission Option and Order filed by G.T. Howard. (FAX)11
11/06/2017Correspondence filed by G.T. Howard, complainant. (FAX)1
11/06/2017Correspondence filed by G.T. Howard.(FAX)2
10/24/2017Service notice for amended application for reconsideration and clarification of the issues allowed by Entry (August 18, 2015) filed by Gregory Howard. (FAX)5
10/17/2017Update on Disconnection of Service filed by Complainant Gregory Howard. (FAX)2
10/11/2017Correspondence regarding complaint case filed by G. Howard, complainant. (FAX)2
09/28/2017Motion to vacate entry granting the complainant's application for rehearing of the August 30, 2017 opinion and order and request for an entry granting attachment 3(A); motion and memorandum in support to reopen or reconsider PUCO proceeding; and amended application for rehearing of the August 30, 2017 opinion and order as filed on September 26, 2017. ( FAX) electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing.15
09/27/2017Entry ordering that the application for rehearing filed by Mr. Howard be granted for further consideration of the matters specified in the application for rehearing electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing.4
09/27/2017Service Notice electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing.2
09/26/2017Gregory T. Howard's amended application filed on behalf of complainant. (FAX)8
09/15/2017Motion and memorandum in support to reopen or reconsider PUCO proceeding filed by G. Howard. (FAX)11
09/13/2017Attachment 3(A) stating no amount has been determined yet for restoration filed by B. Palmer. (FAX)3
09/12/2017Reply Brief filed by G. Howard on behalf of Brenda Palmer. (FAX)8
09/11/2017Memorandum Contra Complainant's Application for Rehearing electronically filed by Mr. Eric B. Gallon on behalf of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.11
08/31/2017Application for Rehearing filed on behalf of Complainant, Gregory Howard. (FAX)4
08/30/2017Opinion and Order that the Complainant has met his burden of proof relative to the allegations regarding Columbia's failure to provide a disconnection notice at the premises on the date of disconnection: the Complainant failed to meet his burden of proof relative to all other allegations of the complaint: Columbia's motion for protective treatment be denied: the Complainant's motion to reopen the proceedings be denied: the respondent's brief be considered in compliance: Complainant's interlocutory appeals be denied; to the extent not ruled upon, all other motions or arguments be denied.33
08/30/2017Service Notice2
12/30/2015Correspondence- Proposed Finding and Order granting request for findings of fact and conclusions of law and corresponding findings of fact and conclusions of law electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.3
12/29/2015Correspondence requesting a determination by the Commission, electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.4
12/04/2015Motion requesting findings of fact and conclusions of law, corresponding proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law together with proof of service upon Respondent electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.8
12/01/2015Correspondence requesting the grant of complainant's motions of November 16, 2015 and other adequate and appropriate relief by the Commission in accordance with its rules, regulations and findings on file in the docket electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.3
11/16/2015Motion to reopen the proceedings, etc. and Memorandum in support electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.12
11/16/2015Motion for an order staying the Proceeding, etc. and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.11
11/13/2015Post Hearing Brief electronically filed by Mr. Eric B. Gallon on behalf of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.13
11/12/2015Request for certification and application for review of an interlocutory appeal of the attorney examiner's oral ruling and memorandum in support electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.11
11/12/2015Request for confidentiality filed by complainant, G. Howard. (FAX)1
11/06/2015Correspondence regarding power to regulate public utilities and railroads filed by G. Howard.1
11/03/2015Confidential document target: Amendment to application originally filed 5/29/2015 filed by G. Howard. (11 pages)1
11/03/2015Confidential document target: Testimony of G. Howard originally filed 9/21/2015. (51 pages)1
11/03/2015Confidential document target: correspondence filed by G. Howard originally filed 10/2/2015. (7 pages)1
11/03/2015Confidential document target: Request filed by G. Howard originally filed 10/5/2015. (3 pages)1
11/03/2015Confidential document target: Pre-filed testimony of Gregory Howard for transcript 10/16/15 originally filed 9/21/2015. (50 pages)1
11/03/2015Request for confidentiality filed by complainant, G. Howard. (FAX)1
10/26/2015Merit brief of Gregory T. Howard, Complainant, filed by Complainant.23
10/23/2015Merit brief of Complainant G. Howard filed on behalf of Complainant. (FAX)23
10/16/2015Confidential Document Target: Transcript for 9/30/2015 filed by Armstrong & Okey on behalf of PUCO Staff. (4 pages)1
10/16/2015Transcript of the hearing held on 09/30/15 electronically filed by Mr. Ken Spencer on behalf of Armstrong & Okey, Inc. and Ross, Carolyn D.148
10/16/2015PUCO Exhibit Filing, Company 1 and Complainant 1. filed by Armstrong & Okey Inc. 115
10/08/2015Correspondence from Complainant requesting the Commission strike the Attorney Examiner's September 22, 2015 decision regarding the motions filed September 2, 2015 and September 18, 2015 filed by G. Howard. (FAX)1
10/05/2015Redacted correspondence filed by G. Howard. (FAX)3
10/02/2015Redacted correspondence regarding sealing the entire record and request waive the past due amount of $11,178.15 filed by G. Howard. (FAX)7
09/30/2015Memorandum contra motion for protective order filed by G. Howard, complainant. (FAX)3
09/29/2015Motion for Protective Order and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Mr. Eric B. Gallon on behalf of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.8
09/28/2015Memorandum in support of application for rehearing filed by G. Howard.3
09/28/2015Application for rehearing filed by G. Howard.4
09/28/2015Correspondence regarding complaint case filed by complainant, G. Howard.5
09/28/2015Correspondence regarding complaint case filed by complainant, G. Howard. (FAX)17
09/25/2015Confidential Document Target: Notice of Correction to Prefiled Testimony of Gregory T. Howard filed by and on behalf of Gregory T. Howard. (4 pages)1
09/25/2015Memorandum in support of application for rehearing the attorney examiner's decision of September 22, 2015 filed by G. Howard, complainant. (FAX)4
09/25/2015Redacted notice of corrections of prefiled testimony of Gregory T. Howard filed on behalf of Gregory T. Howard. (FAX)4
09/23/2015Application for Rehearing the Attorney Examiner's Decision of September 22, 2015 filed by Gregory T. Howard, Complainant. (FAX)5
09/23/2015Notice of Appearance electronically filed by Mr. Eric B. Gallon on behalf of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.4
09/23/2015Correspondence regarding testimony and exhibit documents being sent via the U.S. mail service. (FAX)3
09/23/2015Service Notice2
09/22/2015Attorney Examiner Entry that Complainant’s motions of September 2, 2015, and September 18, 2015, be denied in accordance with Finding (7); that in accordance with Finding (10), Complainant’s prefiled testimony that was faxed to the Commission on September 21, 2015, at 1:31 p.m., be included as part of the public record; that in accordance with Finding (11), the documents that were faxed to the Commission by Complainant on September 21, 2015, at 5:22 p.m. and 11:43 p.m., be included as part of the public record; that the documents that were faxed to the Commission by Complainant on September 21, 2015, at 5:22 p.m. and 11:43 p.m., are inappropriate for the reasons set forth in Finding (12); and that the parties comply with the directive set forth in Finding (12); electronically filed by Debra Hight on behalf of Jay S. Agranoff, Attorney Examiner.6
09/22/2015Redacted supplemental testimony of Gregory T. Howard filed on behalf of Gregory T. Howard. (FAX)19
09/22/2015Redacted Documents originally sent via fax on 9/21/15 regarding supplemental testimony and exhibits of G. Howard. (FAX) electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing.8
09/22/2015Confidential document target - Supplemental Testimony of Gregory T. Howard filed on behalf of Gregory T. Howard. (19 pages)1
09/21/2015Exhibit B - K to the Direct Testimony of Melissa Thompson electronically filed by Cheryl A MacDonald on behalf of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.21
09/21/2015Exhibit A to the Direct Testimony of Melissa L. Thompson electronically filed by Cheryl A MacDonald on behalf of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.35
09/21/2015Testimony of Melissa L. Thompson electronically filed by Cheryl A .MacDonald on behalf of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.10
09/21/2015Redacted Prefiled testimony of Gregory T. Howard, Complainant.49
09/21/2015Redacted testimony of Gregory T. Howard.51
09/18/20152nd Motion requesting a ruling on objections, procedural motions, and other procedural matters prior to the September 30, 2015 hearing filed by Gregory T. Howard, Complainant. (FAX)3
09/02/2015Motion requesting a ruling on objections, procedural motions and other procedural matter filed by G.T. Howard, Complainant. (FAX)17
08/20/2015Motion for a protective order and memorandum in support filed by complainant, G. Howard. (FAX)8
08/19/2015Service Notice2
08/18/2015Attorney Examiner Entry that the scope of this matter is limited to the six issues set forth in Finding (6); that a hearing in this matter be scheduled in accordance with Finding (6); that Mr. Howard serve as Complainant in accordance with Finding (9); that all direct testimony be prefiled on September 21, 2015, in accordance with Finding (10); that discovery be conducted in accordance with Finding (11); that the parties shall comply with Finding (14) and provide the requisite number of copies of exhibits at the hearing; and that Complainant comply with the burden of proof parameters set forth in this Entry; electronically filed by Debra Hight on behalf of Jay S. Agranoff, Attorney Examiner.6
08/11/2015Correspondence regarding complaint case filed by complainant G. Howard. (FAX)1
08/06/2015Amended Answer and other Responsive Pleading electronically filed by Cheryl A MacDonald on behalf of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.6
07/31/2015Correspondence to the Docketing Division requesting certification of the record in the above numbered case or of the case documents filed as of 07/29/2015/07/31/2015 electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T. Howard. 5
07/29/2015Correspondence regarding Settlement Demand with Proof of Service on the utility representative electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.3
07/28/2015Redacted Request for Claims and evidence that explains or proves the complainant claims for the scheduled settlement/pretrial conference, request for an evidentiary hearing in this matter together with proof of service on respondent electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr. electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing.17
07/27/2015Notification of the questions that will be presented for the scheduled 07/29/2015 settlement/prehearing conference before the Commission together with proof of service upon the Respondent electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.7
07/23/2015Memorandum in support of application for rehearing the Commission's decision of July 15, 2015 filed by G. Howard, complainant. (FAX)6
07/17/2015Discovery Service letter sent to Columbia Gas of Ohio, Mr. Stephen Seiple with proof of service on the utility representative via email electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.5
07/17/2015Correspondence sent to the Attorney Examiner requesting, among other things, that the representatives of the public utility to investigate the issues raised in the Amended Complaint filed May 28, 2015, and the correspondences filed June 23, 2015 and June 23, 2015 or other pleadings prior to the scheduled settlement conference on July 29, 2015, and to be prepared to discuss settlement of those issues raised therein; together with proof of service on the representatives of the public utility electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.4
07/16/2015Motion to vacate the July 15, 2015 entry issued by the attorney examiner and memorandum in support filed by G. Howard, complainant. (FAX)7
07/16/2015Motion and memorandum in support requesting a ruling on all pending procedural motions or applications for rehearing filed by G. Howard, complainant. (FAX)4
07/15/2015Proposed Entry on the letter of July 15, 2015, to the Attorney Examiner assigned to this case requesting a determination of the issues in this case prior to the scheduled settlement/prehearing conference in accordance with Ohio Adm. Code 4901-9-01(G), together with proof of service upon Respondent electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T. Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.6
07/15/2015Service Notice2
07/15/2015Attorney Examiner Entry that, consistent with Finding (10), the July 14, 2015 document titled “Notice of Interlocutory Appeal***” is improper and Columbia does not need to file a response; and that the parties comply with the directives set forth in Finding (12); electronically filed by Debra Hight on behalf of Jay S. Agranoff, Attorney Examiner.4
07/15/2015Service Notice2
07/15/2015Letter to the Attorney Examiner assigned to this case requesting a determination of the issues in this case prior to the scheduled settlement/prehearing conference in accordance with Ohio Adm. Code 4901-9-01(G) together with proof of service on respondent electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.4
07/14/2015Letter sent to the legal director requesting that she attempt to resolve the issues in this case prior to the scheduled settlement/prehearing conference, pursuant to Ohio Adm. Code 4901-9-01 (G), together with proof of service upon Columbia electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.3
07/14/2015Notice of interlocutory appeal to the Commission pursuant to Ohio Adm. Code 4901-1-15 with proof of service on Columbia electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T. Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.8
07/13/2015Attorney Examiner Entry that, in accordance with Findings (12) and (13), Mr. Howard’s interlocutory appeal not be certified; that the settlement/prehearing conference be held as originally scheduled; and that Mr. Howard and/or Ms. Palmer comply with the directives set forth in Finding (16); electronically filed by Debra Hight on behalf of Christine M. T. Pirik, Deputy Legal Director.7
07/13/2015Reply brief filed by G. Howard. (FAX)5
07/10/2015Memorandum in Opposition electronically filed by Cheryl A MacDonald on behalf of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.6
07/10/2015Settlement Proposal Service Letter and a copy of Proposal sent to Columbia Gas of Ohio, Mr. Stephen Seiple electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.4
07/09/2015Request in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 4905.26 and other applicable legal provisions that my twelve (12) separate pleadings filed in this docket with the Commission be found well-taken and ordered granted electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T. Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.4
07/08/2015Correspondence regarding request for a determination of complainant's complaint at paragraph 4, regarding settled issues in the docket and regarding lease status between the complainant and the landlord electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.7
07/08/2015Correspondence regarding Attorney Examiner finding (12), Complainant Ms. Palmer relationship between her and Mr. Howard and a statement that she intends for Mr. Howard to replace her as the Complainant in this matter and to have standing to pursue his own claims; and request regarding service reconnection in his name during the pendency of this action without the requirement of connection fee or security deposit electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.6
07/01/2015Correspondence regarding relationship status between parties filed by Complainant B. Palmer. (FAX)6
07/01/2015Motion to set aside the Attorney Examiner’s Entry that Columbia’s motion requesting a settlement conference and additional time to file responsive pleadings be granted and respectfully requests that the Attorney Examiner be directed to issue an entry that complainant’s two motions for default judgment and request for the Commission to stipulate to the undisputed facts be granted in accordance with R.C. §4905.26 electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.7
06/30/2015Service Notice2
06/30/2015Attorney Examiner Entry that Columbia’s motion requesting a settlement conference and additional time to file responsive pleadings be granted in accordance with Finding (11); that a settlement/prehearing conference be scheduled in accordance with Finding (12); and that Ms. Palmer comply with the directives set forth in Finding (12); electronically filed by Debra Hight on behalf of Jay S. Agranoff, Attorney Examiner.7
06/29/2015Letter to Attorney Examiner with the request that the Commission issue an entry of default judgment against the respondent filed by G. Howard.(FAX)5
06/26/2015Request for the Commission to stipulate to the undisputed facts contained in the Amended Complaint filed on June 2, 2015 filed by G.T. Howard. (FAX) 6
06/26/2015Letter stating the Commission should grant the Complainant's motions for default against the respondent for reason the respondent did not file a timely response to the complainant's Amended Complaint, as required by law. filed by G.T. Howard. (FAX) 10
06/26/2015Request stipulation and recommendation filed by Gregory Howard. (FAX)1
06/19/2015Redacted Exhibit- Evidence in support of Complainant claim that he is legally entitled to reconnection of gas service for the Premise in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code rule 4901:1-18-06(C)(3)(f), Ohio Administrative Code rule 4901:1-18-07(A)(2) and entitled to total debt reduction in the amount of $11,178.15 as and for the past-due amount on the Premise natural gas account and proof of service electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr. electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing.4
06/19/2015Motion for Default Judgment electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.4
06/18/2015Redacted Affidavit of Gregory T. Howard and Statement of Facts in Support of Amended Complaint docketed on (06.02.2015) electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr. electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing.14
06/17/2015Motion for default judgment electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.4
06/16/2015Correspondence to Attorney Examiner, requesting a waiver of a settlement conference and Letters to Respondent requesting information, and email with proof of service on respondent's counsel electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T. Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T. Mr.5
06/16/2015Memorandum in Opposition to Columbia's Motion requesting a Settlement Conference and Additional time to File Responsive Pleadings electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T. Howard.11
06/15/2015Motion and memorandum in support Requesting A Settlement Conference and Additional Time to File Responsive Pleadings and Memorandum in Support electronically filed by Cheryl A MacDonald on behalf of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.8
06/02/2015Amended complaint with additional information filed by G. Howard.11
06/02/2015Notice of Substitution of Brenda Palmer electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T. Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.4
06/01/2015Exhibit supporting formal complaint against respondent regarding eligibility for utilization of medical certificates in 2013, within a eleventh month period, see paragraph 5 of the complaint electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.3
06/01/2015Proposed Entry on Motion with proof of service upon respondent and letter to Attorney Examiner electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.5
06/01/2015Letter to Attorney Examiner and Motion with proof of service upon respondent and memorandum in support electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.13
06/01/2015Amended Complaint and Exhibit regarding formal complaint against respondent electronically filed by Mr. Gregory T Howard on behalf of Howard, Gregory T Mr.2
05/29/2015Redacted Amended Application filed by G. Howard, complainant. electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing.12
05/28/2015Redacted Correspondence from Complainant, Brenda Palmer, regarding formal complaint against Columbia Gas of Ohio. electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing.3
05/26/2015Answer to Complaint electronically filed by Cheryl A MacDonald on behalf of Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.5
05/06/2015Complaint response letter and brochure sent to complainant, Brenda Palmer.1
05/06/2015Complaint service letter and copy of complaint sent to Columbia Gas of Ohio, Mr. Stephen Seiple.1
05/04/2015Application Redacted -In the matter of the complaint of Brenda Palmer vs Columbia Gas of Ohio for unreasonable and unjust billing practices. electronically filed by Docketing Staff on behalf of Docketing.8