Luma Energy, the private company that manages electricity transmission and distribution in Puerto Rico, countersues the territory’s government as the legal dispute deepens, according to multiple reports. PBS NewsHour says Luma Energy alleges the government acted “in bad faith and with intentional malice,” and argues the actions harm the public interest. The Independent and the Washington Times report that the countersuit is filed after the parties’ broader legal conflict escalates, with Luma positioning its response as a rebuttal to the government’s allegations. While the accounts agree on the countersuit and Luma’s claims of wrongful conduct, they do not provide additional specific details on the underlying accusations, the procedural posture of the case, or the exact remedies sought in the countersuit. The dispute is framed across outlets as part of a continuing legal battle involving responsibility for the territory’s power system, with Luma emphasizing the potential impact on consumers and public welfare.