Taylor v. Pub. Utils. Comm’n
Annotate this CaseFryeburg Water Company (FWC) sought approval from the Public Utilities Commission to execute an agreement with Nestle Waters North America, Inc. (NWNA) providing for the lease of premises and purchase of water from FWC. After an adjudicatory proceeding concerning the request, the Commission conditionally approved the proposed agreement. Bruce Taylor and Food & Water Watch appealed, challenging the Commission’s procedural decisions and the Commission’s ultimate approval of the agreement. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that there was no abuse of discretion or violation of a statutory or constitutional provision in the Commission’s decision approving FWC’s proposed agreement with NWNA.
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