Legal Opinion
Zeigler Coal Co. v. Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided June 19, 2007No. 06-1248PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RIPPLE, Circuit Judge.
Edward Griskell first applied for black lung benefits on January 19, 1976, when he was 39 years old. His claim went through several administrative iterations. Finally, the ALJ awarded benefits and the Board affirmed. Zeigler Coal Company (“Zeig-ler”) timely petitioned for review by this court. 1 For the reasons set forth in this opinion, we affirm the decision of the Board.
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BACKGROUND
A. Facts
Mr. Griskell began working for a coal mining company in 1960. This coal mine eventually was succeeded by Zeigler. Mr. Griskell worked in the mines until 1974 in a variety of…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Mullins Coal Co. of Va. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation ProgramsSupreme Court of the United States · 1988
- Arch Mineral Corporation v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1986
- Moshe Menora v. Illinois High School AssociationCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1982
- Peabody Coal Co. v. ShonkCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1990
- Peabody Coal Company and Old Republic Insurance Company v. Jane W. McCandless and Director, Office of Workers' Compensation ProgramsCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2001
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