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A Cook County judge on Friday again shot down a lawsuit that argues consumers should be able to recover costs associated with the ComEd bribery scandal that implicated former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Circuit Judge Cecilia Horan ruled the court could not consider the class action claims for relief, citing the “separation of powers doctrine” that draws lines between the responsibilities of different branches of government.

Horan had dismissed the case previously, but attorneys got a chance to refine their arguments and come before the judge again.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jan 21, 22 @ 4:03 pm

Comments

There is something very wrong when a utility can admit that it engaged in criminal behavior, benefited by at least $150 million at the expense of ratepayers, pay a fine to the government, and then succeed in arguing that ratepayers can’t hold it accountable. Basically, ComEd got away with bribing its way into a bucketload of money.

Comment by Nobody Sent Friday, Jan 21, 22 @ 4:20 pm
Overall, ComEd paid a price but made a profit, and will move on.

Not a bad trade-off?

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 21, 22 @ 4:29 pm
The securities fraud case continues.

Comment by Three Dimensional Checkers Friday, Jan 21, 22 @ 4:41 pm