Black Lung Benefits Act Blba Cases in Fourth Circuit

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

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Black Lung Benefits Act Blba Opinions from Fourth Circuit (2)

Clinchfield Coal Company v. DOWCP

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...

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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