Hansen v. Atlantic Richfield Co.

NEPTUNE, Presiding Judge.

This action was brought by Donald L. Hansen for termination allowances in the amount of $6,634 which he claimed were due him under the terms of a document entitled “Policy Governing Terminations Resulting From Merger,” which was issued by plaintiff’s employer, Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO).

Plaintiff Hansen is a geologist by profession. In 1954 he was hired in that capacity by Sinclair Oil Corporation (Sinclair). During the ensuing years Hansen received various salary increases and promotions from Sinclair. In 1966 plaintiff was promoted to the position of staff…