Legal Opinion
Holland, Michael v. Williams Mtn Coal Co
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided July 31, 2001No. 16-1078PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge STEPHEN F. WILLIAMS.
Concurring opinion filed by Circuit Judge SENTELLE.
STEPHEN F. WILLIAMS, Circuit Judge:
Under the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act of 1992 (the “Coal Act” or “Act”), 26 U.S.C. §§ 9701-9722 (1994), the duty of paying premiums for the health benefits of certain retired miners falls on the “last signatory operator.” Id. § 9711(a). For the six miners whose benefits are involved here, it is undisputed that Toney’s Branch Coal Company was that operator. But Toney’s Branch is bankrupt. The Act also imposes the duty on any…
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