Legal Opinion
Energy West Mining Co. v. Estate of Blackburn
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided May 23, 2017No. 16-9533PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BACHARACH, Circuit Judge.
Mr. Morris Blackburn worked as a coal miner for roughly twenty years, continually exposing himself to dust in an Energy West coal mine. He also smoked cigarettes and eventually developed a respiratory disease. Based on this disease, Mr. Blackburn claimed benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act. 1 In response, Energy West contended that Mr. Blackburn had caused his disease by smoking cigarettes. The United States Department of Labor’s Benefits Review Board affirmed an award of compensation, and Energy West petitions for review. We deny the petition, concluding that…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- State of Wyoming v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 2002
- Piney Mountain Coal Co. v. MaysCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1999
- Dixie Fuel Co. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation ProgramsCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 2016
- Energy West Mining Co. v. OliverCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 2009
- Antelope Coal Co./Rio Tinto Energy America v. GoodinCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 2014
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