Barnhart v. Sigmon Coal Co.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 2002-02-19

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Justice Thomas delivered the opinion of the Court. This case arises out of the Commissioner of Social Security’s assignment, pursuant to the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act of 1992 (Coal Act or Act), 26 U. S. C. § 9701 et seq. (1994 ed. and Supp. V), of 86 retired coal miners to the Jericol Mining, Inc. (Jericol). The question presented is whether the Co…

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