Gabrielson v. Montgomery Ward & Co.

BOOCHEVER, Circuit Judge:

The widow of an employee of Montgomery Ward & Co. who was discharged before his retirement plan matured appeals the summary judgment entered against her claim for benefits under the retirement plan. She also appeals the district court’s denial of her motion to amend her complaint and add Ward’s Comprehensive Health Care Plan Trust as defendant. We hold that neither the employee nor his widow was entitled to benefits under the retirement security plan and thus affirm the grant of summary judgment. We also hold that denial of the motion to amend and add parties did not…