United Mine Workers of America Combined Benefit Fund, et al., Petitioners v. Andre M. Toffel, as Chapter 7 Trustee for Walter Energy Inc., et al.
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18-1468
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3422 Bankruptcy Appeals Rule 28 USC 158
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June 24, 2019
High Court Passes On Bankrupt Coal Co. Benefits Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away two health benefit funds' bid for review of an Eleventh Circuit ruling that allowed a bankrupt coal company to sell its assets to buyers that refused to pick up the tab for retired coal miners' health care.
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May 28, 2019
Bankrupt Coal Co. Can't Kill Benefits, Funds Tell High Court
Two health benefit funds for retired coal miners have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an Eleventh Circuit ruling that allowed a bankrupt coal company to sell its assets to entities that refused to fund the ex-miners' benefits, saying those obligations can't be erased in bankruptcy court.