S.E.L. Maduro (Florida), Inc. v. M/v Antonio De Gastaneta, F/k/a M/v Maria Antonia, Her Engines, Tackle, Apparel, Furniture, Etc.

HATCHETT, Circuit Judge:

This appeal requires that we apply principles of res judicata and collateral estoppel to determine whether this in rem action for services rendered and goods provided to a vessel is barred by a previous action between the same parties arising out of the delivery of the same services and provi sions. Finding that this lawsuit is not barred, we vacate, reverse, and remand.

FACTS

S.E.L. Maduro (Florida), Inc. (Maduro) provided services and goods to the M/V Antonio de Gastaneta, a cargo vessel. Ma-duro, the appellant, is a Florida corporation with its principal place of…