CXW/JCM/sid 3/5/2002

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Reginald Thatcher, Complainant, vs. Sprint Communications Company L.P., Defendant.

Case 01-10-033 (Filed October 26, 2001)

ASSIGNED COMMISSIONER'S SCOPING MEMO AND RULING

Summary

Reginald Thatcher (Thatcher) alleges that Sprint Communications Company L.P. had his long distance telephone service transferred to itself without authorization and against his wishes. Sprint denies that it lacked authorization. Thatcher asks the Commission to penalize Sprint for its action.

The assigned Administrative Law Judge held a prehearing conference on February 22, 2002. Pursuant to Rules 6(b)(3) and 6.3 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, I am issuing this scoping memo and ruling to define the issues, determine the schedule, designate the presiding officer, and set an evidentiary hearing date.