The Mine Safety Trilogy Part II: The Case of the Abnormal White Center - Softcover

Moran, William B

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798822985995

Publisher: Palmetto Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Law Firm Defends Coal Mines in Dust Exposure Scandal: Will They Succeed in Disproving Tampering Allegations or Will Justice Prevail for Miners?

In the gripping second installment of The Mine Safety Trilogy, the stakes have never been higher for the miners on the East Coast. A life-threatening condition known as Black Lung plagues the miners, caused by inhaling coal dust during their grueling shifts underground. When the U.S. Department of Labor files a lawsuit alleging tampering with the dust exposure readings, an intense courtroom drama unfolds. The miners' fate hangs in the balance while a high-powered D.C. law firm fights to exonerate the coal mines.

With the appearance of abnormal white centers on dust monitoring filter discs, the mines' law firm faces a challenging predicament. They must convince the court these anomalies were innocently created and not a result of tampering. The firm employs 'alternative facts', stretching the limits of truth and ethics, in their desperate bid to win.

This riveting tale delves into the heart of a scandal, exploring the lengths people will go to protect their interests. Can the law firm's tactics overcome the mounting evidence, or will justice finally be served for the suffering miners? The Mine Safety Trilogy Part II takes you deep into a world where truth is the rarest resource.

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About the Author

William B. Moran, a retired Federal Administrative Law Judge, is the author of five novels, including the recently issued Mine Safety Trilogy Part I. His plain-spoken fiction writings captivate readers of all ages and education levels. Beyond his imaginative stories, with a 30-year judicial career in federal service, Judge Moran has presided over a variety of agency cases, issuing hundreds of published decisions. His work spans a range of agencies, involving MSHA, EPA and the IRS, among many others. In addition, he has also authored a host of non-fiction writings, including his article in the West Virginia Law Review: "Dismantling the Mine Act," published in Spring 2023. That piece reveals his deep understanding of complex legal issues and enhances his works of fiction.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798822985995
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 408