Janice Curry v. Eaton Corporation

In this consolidated appeal, Janice F. Curry (“Curry”) appeals from two orders of the district court: one granting summary judgment to Eaton Corporation and Broadspire Services, Inc. (“Eaton” and “Broadspire,” respectively) in her ERISA denial-of-benefits claim, and one denying her subsequent Motion to Alter, Amend, or Vacate that summary judgment order. The appellees have appealed the district court’s decision to extend the time permitted to Curry to file her notice of appeal.

Because the district court did not abuse its discretion in analyzing the considerations relevant to granting a motion…