United States Seventh Circuit
PEABODY COAL CO. v. ESTATE OF J.T. GOODLOE, 01-2508/3059
A finding of entitlement to Black Lung benefits was proper where the interim presumption of total disability due to pneumoconiosis was correctly invoked, and was not overcome by allegations of cigarette smoking. Attorney's fees award upheld.
Appellate Information
- Decided 08/12/2002
- Published 08/12/2002
Judges
Court
- United States Seventh Circuit