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Study shows bias, conflicts of interest among doctors who read black lung x-rays
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Study shows bias, conflicts of interest among doctors who read black lung x-rays

Researchers found that doctors hired by coal companies to read miners' X-rays returned negative results on black lung 85% of the time.
Blackjewel bankruptcy leaves damaged lands, miners' compensation in limbo

Blackjewel bankruptcy leaves damaged lands, miners' compensation in limbo

A federal judge has approved the Blackjewel coal company’s bankruptcy plan after a long litigation.
Judge denies former CEO's move to liquidate Blackjewel coal

Judge denies former CEO's move to liquidate Blackjewel coal

Former CEO Jeff Hoops had moved to liquidate Blackjewel. The decision against him means reorganization of the company continues.
Blackjewel Coal moves to liquidate, leaving millions unpaid to workers and regulators

Blackjewel Coal moves to liquidate, leaving millions unpaid to workers and regulators

Given the Blackjewel estate’s dire financial straits and the conversion to a Chapter 7 plan, it seems that a significant portion of those debts will not be recovered.
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