Opinion ID: 1705462
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Heading Rank: 5

Heading: 19th Judicial District Court Proceedings

Text: Entergy Louisiana filed a petition for judicial review of the LSPC's May 2006 refund order in the 19th Judicial District Court, and also applied for an injunction to stay the refund order. The LPSC agreed to the injunction sought by Entergy Louisiana pending the appeal and a preliminary injunction was issued. After oral argument and a review of the pleadings filed by the LPSC and Entergy Louisiana, the trial court affirmed the LPSC's May 2006 refund order finding that the LPSC did not abuse its discretion in ordering the refund. [15] Entergy Louisiana appealed the trial court's judgment to this court, arguing that the LPSC's actions were arbitrary and capricious. Entergy Louisiana specifically contends that the LPSC's actions are barred by the rule against retroactive ratemaking. Further, Entergy Louisiana argues that the LSPC's actions amount to single-issue ratemaking. Additionally, Entergy Louisiana maintains that the LSPC used incorrect data in calculating the refund and that the utility was denied due process.