Legal Opinion
Twin Peak Coal Co. v. Woolum
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided May 7, 1971PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CULLEN, Commissioner.
The Workmen’s Compensation Board found Albert Woolum to be totally and permanently disabled from silicosis, and directed that the compensation for the disability be paid by the Special Fund, in accordance with the provision of KRS 342.-316(13) (a) that all compensation shall be paid by the Special Fund in cases where disability from silicosis is not conclusively proved to be the result of the last exposure. The board further directed that medical expenses be paid by Twin Peak Coal Company, in whose employ Woolum was last exposed to the hazards of silicosis. The Special…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Childers v. Hackney's Creek Coal CompanyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1960
- Inland Steel Co. v. McCareyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1971
- Lowery v. Blue Diamond Coal Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1962
3Cited by6 opinions
- Special Fund v. FrancisKentucky Supreme Court · 1986
- Inland Steel Co. v. McCareyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1971
- Beth-Elkhorn Corp. v. YoungCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1971
- Carol Coal Co. v. HarrisCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1972
- Young v. DavisCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1971
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