ELR Citation: 47 ELR 20146
No(s). 16-1450 (4th Cir. Nov 2, 2017)

The Fourth Circuit denied a coal company's petition to review an ALJ decision that found that a widow was entitled to survivorship benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act. The coal miner in question worked in coal mines for 34 years, was a regular smoker, and retired in 1993. He developed serious...