Katz v. Danny Dare, Inc.
Missouri Court of Appeals
610 S.W.2d 121 (1980)
Relevant factsFree
Katz (plaintiff), an employee of Danny Dare, Inc. (defendant), was struck in the head while chasing down a thief who had stolen store money and suffered lasting difficulties after returning to work. Seeking Katz's voluntary retirement, Dare negotiated and offered him a pension, which Katz accepted, retiring at age 67. Dare paid the pension for about three years before stopping. Katz sued, and the trial court ruled he had no legal entitlement to the pension and found for Dare. Katz appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a promise to pay a pension can be enforced under the doctrine of promissory estoppel.