Liberty Seafood, Inc. v. Herndon Marine Products, Inc.

RHESA HAWKINS BARKSDALE, Circuit Judge:

One of the results of an allision, for which the crews of both vessels were found at fault, was that seamen were injured on one vessel and, therefore, received maintenance and cure; and the sole issue is whether the shipowner/employer who made those payments has a right to reimbursement from the other shipowner for part of those payments, even though the latter settled with the seamen on their damages claims. Herndon Marine Products, Inc., appeals from the Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal of its claim against Liberty Seafood, Inc., for reimbursement of part of…