Legal Opinion
Kentland Elkhorn Coal Corporation v. Noah Hall Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Decided April 24, 2002No. 00-4470PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
GWIN, District Judge.
With this appeal, we decide whether the Benefits Review Board of the U.S. Department of Labor (the “Board”) erred when it upheld an Administrative Law Judge’s (“ALJ’s”) decision to award Respondent Noah Hall benefits under the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act, as amended by the Black Lung Benefits Act of 1977, 30 U.S.C. §§ 901-62 (1986) (the “Act”). We also decide whether the Benefits Review Board erred when it found Petitioner Kentland Elkhorn Coal Corporation (“Kentland”) to be the responsible operator.
Petitioner Kentland Elkhorn appeals the decision of the Board…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Youghiogheny & Ohio Coal Co. v. WebbCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1995
- Jesse Adams v. Director, OwcpCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1989
- Sharondale Corp. v. RossCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1994
- Glen Coal Co. v. SealsCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1998
- Gray v. SLC Coal Co.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1999
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3Cited by7 opinions
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