Friendship Village South County v. Public

Friendship Village of South County (FVSC) and Friendship Village of West County (FVWC) appeal the order of the Circuit Court of Cole County affirming the findings of the Missouri Public Service Commission (the Commission) in an administrative proceeding regarding the charging of the proper utility rate to appellants by Union Electric (UE). FVSC and FVWC are Missouri not-for-profit corporations which operate retirement communities in St. Louis County, Missouri. These retirement communities provide what is known as ""life care,"" where retirees are offered lifetime use of a living unit, support services, and long-term nursing care if they can no longer live independently. Residents pay an entrance fee and monthly fees in accordance with a Residency Agreement. Except for long distance telephone calls, FVSC and FVWC pay all utilities including water, sewer, local telephone, gas, and electricity. FVSC and FVWC are located within the exclusive franchise territory of UE.