Fourth Circuit Affirms Black Lung Benefits Award
Fourth Circuit · 2026-01-15 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 20/100
Clinchfield Coal Company v. DOWCP, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 15, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit reviewed a decision by the Benefits Review Board (BRB) affirmi...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Denial of Black Lung Benefits Due to Insufficient Medical Evidence
Fourth Circuit · 2025-10-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Hobet Mining, Incorporated v. DOWCP, decided by Fourth Circuit on October 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the District Court's grant of summary judgment to th...