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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2000
ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 1-267 13-5531602
(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code: (301) 790-3400
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Item 5. Other Events.
On May 17, 2000, the United States Court of
Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the decision of
the United States District Court for the Western
District of Pennsylvania which had found that DQE, Inc.
did not breach the April 1, 1997 Agreement and Plan of
Merger and had granted judgment in favor of DQE, Inc.
on all claims and all requests for injunctive relief.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
Allegheny Energy, Inc.
Dated: May 24, 2000 By: /s/ Thomas K. Henderson
Name: Thomas K. Henderson
Title: Vice President
