Ciaravella v. Richardson

OPINION

GOURLEY, Senior District Judge:

This proceeding has been filed and arises under Part B, Title IV, of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, 30 U.S.C.A. § 921 et seq., hereafter the Act. The immediate matter before the Court is defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment.

By this proceeding, plaintiff is seeking a review of a final decision of defendant which denies her claim for black lung benefits as the widow of a miner. Section 413(b) of the Act, 30 U.S.C.A. § 923(b), incorporates by reference sections 205(g) of the Social Security Act; thus,' if there is substantial…