Westmoreland Coal Co. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor
Case Details
- Judge(s)
- Diaz, Motz, Niemeyer
- Status
- Published
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal from administrative decision; remanded by Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Circuit
- 4th Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Outcome
The Fourth Circuit remanded the case for further proceedings regarding whether the claimant was entitled to workers' compensation benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act.
Similar Rulings
<p>Appeal, No. 41, Jan. T., 1.918, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. Lycoming Co., Sept. T., 1917, No. 16, reversing decision of Workmen’s Compensation Board, in case of Jennie Y. Smith v. State -Workmen’s Insurance Fund.</p> <p>Appeal from Workmen’s Compensation Board dismissing appeal from report of referee. Before Whitehead, P. J.</p> <p>The opinion of the Supreme Court states the facts.</p> <p>The court reversed the action of the Workmen’s Compensation Board. Defendant appealed.</p> <p>Error assigned was the judgment of the court.</p>
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