2. Procedural History

On November 9, 1998, Complainants filed this complaint against SDG&E alleging that SDG&E terminated service without notice and requesting restoration of service to the Bercovitch property at SDG&E's expense. A Prehearing Conference was held on February 25, 1999. Evidentiary hearings were held on June 30 and July 1, 1999. Opening and reply briefs were filed by the parties. The matter was submitted on September 16, 1999. On December 29, 1999, the Presiding Officer's Decision was mailed to the parties. On January 28, 2000, SDG&E timely filed an appeal. On February 11, 2000, Complainants timely filed a response. A final decision, D.00-04-029, resolving the complaint in favor of Complainants, was mailed on April 6, 2000.

Complainants filed a Request for Compensation From the Advocates Trust Fund (Request) on May 4, 2000. Complainants seek reimbursement of their legal fees and costs of prosecuting the complaint. No opposition to the Request was filed.