Boal v. Price Waterhouse & Co.

Opinion

KINGSLEY, Acting P. J.

Plaintiff appeals from a judgment adverse to him in an action to recover alleged retirement benefits. We reverse.

Plaintiff had been a long term employee and, from July 1, 1957, until his resignation on June 30, 1969, a partner in defendant firm. At that date he was 53 years of age. The formal retirement plan of defendant provided retirement benefits for partners who had been in that status for 15 years and had attained the age of 60. The plan also provided that the firm’s executive committee could approve benefits at an earlier time. Plaintiff’s contention in this…