Adkins v. Holland

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

HADEN, Chief Judge.

Pending are 1) Defendants’ motion to dismiss and Plaintiffs motions 2) for partial summary judgment and 3) for an extension of time to respond to Defendants’ motion.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Plaintiff William Adkins is a former coal miner who alleges coal mine injuries caused the disabilities from which he suffers and he is eligible for a disability pension. Defendants are the Trustees of the United Mine Workers of America (“UMWA”) 1974 Pension Trust. The 1974 Pension Trust provides pension benefits to retired UMWA miners who become…