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Gress v. Commonwealth Edison Co

  1. September 09, 2021

    ComEd Escapes Customers' RICO Suit Over Bribery Scheme

    An Illinois federal court on Thursday tossed Commonwealth Edison customers' federal racketeering claims against the utility, ruling they lack evidence that lawmakers only passed legislation imposing mandatory rate changes due to improper pressure put on them by the former speaker of the state House of Representatives.

  2. March 09, 2021

    Customers Say ComEd Can't Nix Suit Alleging Bribery Scheme

    Commonwealth Edison Co. customers are fighting the utility's bid to escape claims it raised their electric bills through unfair regulations it bribed lawmakers to pass, telling an Illinois federal court that regulators' role in approving rates isn't a "sweeping get-out-of-jail-free card."

  3. February 05, 2021

    ComEd Wants Out Of Customer Suits Over Bribery Scheme

    Commonwealth Edison Co. urged an Illinois federal judge Thursday to toss a putative class action alleging customers paid higher electric bills after the utility bribed public officials to ensure favorable regulation, saying the court can't entertain a suit seeking damages arising from rates approved by state regulators.

  4. October 14, 2020

    Lieff Cabraser Vies For Lead Role In ComEd RICO Suits

    A team led by Lieff Cabraser is contending with longtime energy attorneys for a lead role in civil racketeering proposed class claims brought against Commonwealth Edison Co. by the Illinois electric company's customers over admitted bribery of Illinois lawmakers.

  5. July 28, 2020

    Customers Sue ComEd In Wake Of Bribery Scheme Settlement

    Commonwealth Edison Co. was hit with putative class actions this week in Illinois state and federal court from customers who claim they paid higher electrical bills after the utility bribed public officials to ensure the passage of legislation benefiting the company.