Black Lung Benefits Act Cases in Fourth Circuit

Browse 2 black lung benefits act cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Black Lung Benefits Act Opinions from Fourth Circuit (2)

Dominion Coal Corporation v. DOWCP

Fourth Circuit Denies Coal Company's Stay of Benefits in Black Lung Case

Fourth Circuit · 2026-01-15 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Dominion Coal Corporation v. DOWCP, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the District Court's decision, holding that Dominion...

Hobet Mining, Incorporated v. DOWCP

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...

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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 2.

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