Kathryn Knight v. Peabody Energy, Peabody Coal Company, Peabody Coal Company LLC, Heritage Coal Company, and Peabody Energy Corporation

Summary

The magistrate judge recommends approval of an agreed order awarding $5,285 in attorney fees and cost reimbursement to resolve Kathryn Knight’s action concerning survivor’s benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act. The recommendation notes that Knight intends to voluntarily dismiss the action after entry of the agreed order and provides notice of the parties’ right to object.

Holdings

1. The magistrate judge recommended that the district court sign the proposed agreed order providing for payment of $5,285 in attorney fees and expenses.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should approve the parties' proposed agreed order requiring defendants to pay $5,285 for attorney fees and reimbursement of costs.

Disposition

other