Legal Opinion
Antelope Coal Co./Rio Tinto Energy America v. Goodin
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided March 3, 2014No. 12-9590PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MATHESON, Circuit Judge.
Rolland E. Goodin worked at surface coal mines for 25 years and smoked cigarettes for more than 40 years. He developed a respiratory condition and filed for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act (“BLBA”). 30 U.S.C. §§ 901, et seq. An Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) awarded Mr. Goodin benefits. His employer, Antelope Coal Company/Rio Tinto Energy America (“Antelope”), appealed, and the Department of Labor Benefits Review Board (“Review Board”) affirmed the grant of benefits. Antelope filed this petition for review of the Review Board’s order.
Antelope’s primary…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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