Facts
C., born in 1940, was employed as a team leader in the service of company A. SA and was affiliated with the Pension Fund of company A. SA (CAPRA). On August 1, 1987, he went on vacation for a planned duration of three weeks but did not return to work thereafter. After several unsuccessful attempts by the employer to reach him, the latter considered on January 31, 1988 that C. was no longer in its service. In April 1988, C. presented himself to resume his activity, but the employer verbally confirmed to him that he was no longer part of the staff. C. was then declared disabled as of May 1, 1989 by the disability insurance. He then sued CAPRA for payment of a disability pension as of August 28, 1990.Considerations
The Federal Tribunal considers that C. unjustifiably abandoned his employment within the meaning of Art. 337d CO, by abruptly leaving his position without giving any sign of life to his employer for several months. Even if it is accepted that C. did not receive the termination letter of January 31, 1988, his prolonged absence and his lack of reaction to the letter of September 18, 1987…