Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Coal Miner's Claim of Injuries From Fall

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a coal miner’s claim of injury from a fall. Case: Saunders v. ACNR Resources Inc., No. 25-30, 07/28/2025, published. Facts: Stephen Saunders worked as a coal miner for ACNR Resources Inc. He allegedly injured his back in a workplace fall on July 19, 2022. Saunders had previously suffered and received treatment for an injury to his lower back and hip. At a wellness exam on the same day as his alleged accident, Saunders reported that hip pain was causing him difficulty walking. A bilateral hip X-ray performed the next day showe...