Fourth Circuit Denies Coal Company's Stay of Benefits in Black Lung Case
ca4 · 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...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Denial of LHWCA Benefits for Hearing Loss
ca11 · 2025-12-08 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Fairfield Southern Company v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, decided by Eleventh Circuit on December 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit reviewed a ...
SSA Offset Policy Upheld: Disability Benefits Can Be Reduced by Workers' Comp
ca2 · 2025-11-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Shapiro v. U.S. Soc. SEC. Admin., decided by Second Circuit on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit challengi...