Comprehensive guide to Black Lung Benefits Act cases, courts, and legal analysis.
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, 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...
Ken Lick Coal Co. v. OWCP, decided by Sixth Circuit on February 21, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Sixth Circuit reviewed a decision by the Benefits Review Board (BRB) affirming the ad...
Consolidation Coal Company v. OWCP, decided by Seventh Circuit on February 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit reviewed a decision by the Office of Workers' Compensation...
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