Leveque v. Holloway's Propellers, Inc.

FOIL, Judge.

The sole issue presented on appeal is whether a shipowner is entitled to reimbursement for maintenance and cure payments made to its employee from a third party tortfeasor. We conclude the shipowner is entitled to reimbursement, and affirm.

Gary Leveque, a seaman, was injured in an automobile accident on May 1,1985. He brought this suit against appellants, Holloway’s Propellers, Inc., which employed the driver of the other vehicle, and its insurer, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company. Leveque’s employer, Cal Dive International, Inc., and its insurer, National Union Fire…