Legal Opinion
Robbins v. Jim Walter Resources, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided April 4, 1990No. 88-7761PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CLARK, Circuit Judge:
On May 14, 1979, petitioner Leroy Robbins applied for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act, 80 U.S.C. §§ 901-945 (1982 & Supp. IV 1986) (the “Act”), and the regulations promulgated thereunder, 20 C.F.R. §§ 410, 718, 725, 727 (1988). The Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Labor initially found that Mr. Robbins was entitled to benefits. Respondent Jim Walter Resources, Inc. (JWR), the Responsible Operator under the Act, contested this finding and the claim was set for a hearing before Administrative Law Judge (AD) Matera. On September 26, 1983, AD Mat-era issued…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Johnnie York v. Benefits Review Board Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1987
- Kertesz v. Crescent Hills Coal Co.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1986
- Pauline D. Rose (Widow of Charlie C. Rose) v. Clinchfield Coal CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1980
- Black Diamond Coal Mining Company v. Benefits Review BoardCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1985
- John W. Stomps v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1987
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3Cited by6 opinions
- Carl C. Thorn v. Itmann Coal Company Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1993
- Underwood v. Elkay Mining, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1997
- Freeman United Coal Mining Co. v. William E. FosterCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1994
- Bethlehem Mines Corporation v. James M. Henderson Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1991
- Robbins v. Jim Walter ResourcesCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1990
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