In a recent legal development, C.I.C. Arms, Inc. (“CIC”) filed a Complaint to the Desha County, Arkansas, Circuit Court against the City of McGehee and the McGehee Water and Sewer System (MWSS) on the 11th of October. The lawsuit challenges the current rates charged for water usage, which CIC alleges to be unfairly calculated.
The current water rate calculation is based on two ordinances that the City of McGehee enacted in 2022. The details of these ordinances are currently undisclosed, but they form the basis of CIC’s complaint against the city and the water and sewer system management.
For more detailed information about this law case, refer to JDSupra’s post about this legal news.
Future developments regarding this complaint and potential implications on multi-residential unit facilities in Desha County and beyond can serve as essential case studies for other corporations facing similar issues around the world. This ongoing legal situation certainly emphasizes the crucial role of clear statutory interpretation and that local governments must ensure fair utilities calculations for all corporate and residential customers.