DWP gouged customers

We're talking more than $200 million in overcharges to the county, the school district and other government entities, according to a ruling by Superior Court Judge John Wade. A little-followed lawsuit accused the L.A. utility of charging government agencies up to 60 percent more than their legitimate share of capital costs. Wade concluded that the DWP must pay $223,832,609 in damages for its illegal conduct. H. David Nahai, president of the DWP board, said the agency found the decision "surprising and obviously disappointing." It will be appealed. LAT