Louisiana Court of Appeal February 28, 1989, No. CA 87 1653 (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.