Aramark Leisure Services v. Kendrick

BRISCOE, Circuit Judge.

After renting a boat from Aramark Leisure Services (“Aramark”), Charles Kendrick was involved in a boating accident. Faced with potential damage claims from Kendrick and his co-passenger, Aramark brought a special proceeding in federal district court under the Limitation of Vessel Owner’s Liability Act, 46 U.S.C. § 30501 et seq. 1 As part of that proceeding, Kendrick filed a claim against Ara-mark, and Kendrick also brought a third-party claim against Aramark’s insurer, Albany Insurance Company (“Albany”). Albany responded by arguing that Kendrick’s personal liability…