Mine Operator Can't Withdraw Concession of Responsibility for BLBA Claim

A federal appellate court ruled that a mine operator couldn't withdraw its concession that it was the last to have employed a miner for a period of over one year, and that he was entitled to compensation under the Black Lung Benefits Act. Case: Rockwood Casualty Insurance Co. v. OWCP, No. 18-9520, 03/05/2019, published. Facts and procedural history: Tony N. Kourianos worked as a coal miner for more than 27 years before filing a claim under the Black Lung Benefits Act. Under the act, the last mine operator to employ the miner for a period of over one year will be held liable for his...