Travelers Insurance Co. v. Frederick Towing Co.

DUFRESNE, Judge.

This matter arises from an injury sustained by David W. Streety, Jr., appellant, on April 25, 1974. At the time of the accident, David W. Streety, Jr. was employed by Lafourche Repair Service. Travelers Insurance Company, the compensation carrier for Lafourche Repair Service, paid benefits to the appellant under the auspices of the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. § 901, et seq.

On April 25, 1975 Travelers Insurance Company filed suit against Frederick Towing Co., Inc.1 and Highlands Insurance Company alleging that Frederick Towing caused or…