Explore 4 court opinions on Black Lung Benefits Act. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Fourth Circuit Denies Coal Company's Stay of Benefits in Black Lung Case
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...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Denial of Black Lung Benefits Due to Insufficient Medical Evidence
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...
Coal miner's ownership role qualifies for black lung benefits
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...
Coal miner's black lung benefits denied due to insufficient evidence of causation
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...