20220210Counsel Correspondence.pdf

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Taylor Brook
Thursday, February 10, 2022 2:13 PM
Hendricks, Tre E
Daniel Klein; Dayn Hardie
RE: QWE-T-21-14
Certified Mail Receipt.pdf
Subject:
Mr. Hendricks,
Thank you for your response. Attached, you will find the certified mail receipt showing that the Summons was
officially served on January 24,2e.22. As you know, this is legal standard by which process of service is
reviewed. Ttre PUC will forward a copy of the summons to Stephen Thomas at Hawley Troxell, but the
Company will need to file a request for an extension to respond that the Commission will review. Our next
Decision meeting by which that process could occur is February 22,2o.22.
From: Hendricks, Tre E <Tre. [e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, February LO,2022 12:05 PM
To: Taylor Brooks <[e-mail]>
Cc: Daniel Klein <[e-mail]>; Dayn Hardie <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: QWE-T-?L-L
I am in-house counselfor Qwest, but due to COVID have not been in-office. !n addition, we have staffing issues in
support of office operations and I have not received this notice. Our attorney of record in ldaho is Stephen Thomas, at
Hawley Troxell in Boise.
We would certainly be able to respond and would like the opportunity to do so. Please advise how we should
proceed. Thankyou!
From: Taylor Brooks <tavlor.brooks@puc. ida ho.gov>
Sent: Thursday, February LO,202210:52 AM
To: Hendricks, Tre E <Tre.Hendricks@Iumen eqn[>
Cc: Daniel Klein <[e-mail]>; Dayn Hardie <[e-mail]>
Subject: QWE-T-21-14
Dear Mr. Hendricks,
On January L9,2o22, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission mailed-via certified mail-a summons regarding
the above-mentioned case which is herein attached. That Summons directed Qwest Corporationdft/a
CenturyLink Communications, LLC to respond to a Formal Complaint within zr-days. Ttre zr-day mark
occurred on February 5,2o.22. To date, no Response has been received. It is our understanding that you
currently represent the Company as its attorney. If this is not correct, please notifu me immediately.
Please e-mail me as soon as possible to discuss this matter.
Respectfully,
Taylor R. Brooks I Offrce of the Attorney General, State of Idaho
Deputy Attorney General
Idaho Public Lltilities Commission
11331W. Chinden Blvd.
Boise, Idaho SgZr+
Direct: (zo8) BB4-oB2o
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Taylor Brooks
Thursday, February 10, 2022 2:34 PM
sthomas@ hawleytroxel l.com
Dayn Hardie; Daniel Klein;Terri Carlock
Case No. QWE-T-21-14
202201 1 2Su m mons to Qwest Corporation.pdf; Certified Mail Recei pt.pdf
Subject:
Good afternoon Mr. Thomas,
On January tg,2o.22, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission served-via certified mail-a summons and formal
complaint regarding the above-mentioned case which is herein attached. That Summons directed Qwest
Corporationdlb/a CenturyLink Communications, LLC to respond within zr-days. Ttre zr-day mark occurred on
February g,2o22,but the PUC did not receive any response from the Company.
The PUC's understanding was that Mr. Hendricks represented the Company. On February ro, zozz, Mr.
Hendricks communicated via e-mail that he represents Qwest as its in-house counsel-but that you were the
attorney of record in Idaho for CenturyLink. Could you please confirm that? If so, we will update our records to
ensure that future communications with the Company are directed to you.
Regardless, the Company does need to respond to the Complaint. The next step forward is to file a request for an
extension to respond to Mr. Keavy with the Commission which it will review. Our next decision meeting is on
February 22,2c.22 and all items need to be submitted by the Friday prior by 12 p.m. Thus, your request would
need to be submitted by February L8, 2o2z.If you are able to compile a response in that short time, you are
welcome to submit that as well.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to call me at my direct
line or send an e-mail. Thank you very much.
Respecffully,
Taylor R. Brooks I Office of the Attorney General, State of Idaho
Deputy Attorney General
Idalro Pulllic tItilitics (lrnrrnission
1r3B1W. Chinden Blvd.
Boise, Idaho SSZI+
Direct: (zo8) 934-o32o
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Taylor Brooks
Thursday, February 10,202211:52 AM
tre.hend ricks@centu ryli nk.com
Daniel Klein; Dayn Hardie
QWE-T-21-14
202201 1 2Summons to Qwest Corporation.pdf
Dear Mr. Hendricks,
On January L9,2e.22, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission mailed-via certified mail-a summons regarding
the above-mentioned case which is herein attached. That Summons directed Qwest Corporationdftla
CenturyLink Communications, LLC to respond to a Formal Complaint within zr-days. Ttre zrday mark
occurred on February 9,2c.22. To date, no Response has been received. It is our understanding thatyou
currently represent the Company as its attorney. If this is not correct, please notifr me immediately.
Please e-mail me as soon as possible to discuss this matter.
Respectfully,
Taylor R. Brooks I Office of the Attorney General, State of Idaho
Deputy Attorney General
Idaho Puhlic tltilities Commission
rr33r W. Chinden Blvd.
Boise,Idaho SgZt+
Direct: (zo8) gg4-o32o
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