The Kansas Corporation Commission on Nov. 25 approved a proposed order finding a complaint from the Leon's against Black Hills meets procedural requirements and directing staff to serve the complaint on Black Hills for an answer within 10 days.

Presenter Brian Fidda told the commissioners, “On November 12, the Leon's filed a formal complaint against Black Hills alleging they were overcharged due to a defective meter, and they seek a 118 refund.” He said the order finds the formal complaint meets procedural requirements under "k a r 82 1 2 20 b" and directs service on Black Hills for an answer within 10 days.

Commissioners asked no substantive questions on the presentation and voted to approve the order as presented. The approved order makes a prima facie determination that the complaint meets filing and procedural requirements and initiates the respondent-answer period specified in the order.