Pennsylvania Code
Title 52 - PUBLIC UTILITIES
Part I - Public Utility Commission
Subpart A - General Provisions
Chapter 5 - FORMAL PROCEEDINGS
Subchapter D - DISCOVERY
SANCTIONS
Section 5.372 - Sanctions-types

Universal Citation: 52 PA Code ยง 5.372

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024

(a) The presiding officer, when acting under § 5.371 (relating to sanctions-general) may make one of the following:

(1) An order that the matters regarding which the questions were asked, the character or description of the thing or land, the contents of the paper, or other designated fact shall be taken to be established for the purposes of the action in accordance with the claim of the party obtaining the order.

(2) An order refusing to allow the disobedient party to support or oppose designated claims or defenses, or prohibiting the party from introducing in evidence designated documents, things or testimony.

(3) An order striking out pleadings or parts thereof, staying further proceedings until the order is obeyed, or entering a judgment against the disobedient party or individual advising the disobedience.

(4) An order with regard to the failure to make discovery as is just.

(b) In addition to the sanctions described in subsection (a), in rate proceedings, when a party fails to answer discovery requests on the date due, the presiding officer may issue an order that the hearing schedule be modified, that the deadline for the filing of other parties' written testimony be extended, or that provides other relief that will allow the other parties a sufficient and reasonable opportunity to prepare their cases.

(c) A witness whose identity has not been revealed as provided in this chapter will not be permitted to testify on behalf of the defaulting party at hearing on the action. If the failure to disclose the identity of the witness is the result of extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the defaulting party, the presiding officer may grant a continuance or other appropriate relief.

The provisions of this §5.372 amended under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 501, 504-506, 1301 and 1501.

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 5.224 (relating to prehearing conference in rate proceedings).

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