Eldredge v. Asarco Inc.

¶1 Richard Eldredge (Eldredge) appeals from the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order of the First Judicial District, Lewis and Clark County, that dismissed his claims for retirement benefits against ASARCO Inc. and Retirement Benefit Plan for Salaried Employees of Asarco, Inc. (collectively, Asarco). We reverse in part, affirm in part, and remand for entry of judgment.

¶2 We restate the issues on appeal:

¶3 Did the District Court correctly conclude that Eldredge did not qualify for Asarco’s 70/80 retirement benefit because Asarco had offered him a comparable position in metals…