Legal Opinion
Waters v. Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided June 8, 2001No. 00-20519PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HEAD, District Judge:
Louis A. Waters was employed by Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. (“BFI”) from 1969 to 1999. In July of 1999, Allied Waste Industries, Inc. acquired BFI, and Waters effectively retired. Under a November 1, 1991, Amended and Restated Agreement Respecting Employment between Waters and BFI, Waters became entitled to receive an Annual Retirement Payment. A dispute arose between Wa*797ters and BFI over the proper calculation of Waters’ retirement compensation.
To resolve the dispute, Waters filed suit in the 23rd Judicial District Court of 'Wharton County, Texas. Alleging diversity…
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