NEW ORLEANS — A bankruptcy trustee is suing a vessel owner, alleging failure to pay $350,000.
Eva Engelhart, bankruptcy trustee for the estate of Harkland Gulf Services LLC, filed a lawsuit Aug. 1 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana against M/V Siem Spearfish alleging failure to comply with the Federal Maritime Lien Act.
According to the complaint, Harkland Gulf Services provided the umbilical cord for the M/V Siem Starfish, necessary to undertake its operations with the use of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Despite repeated demands, the suit says, Harkland has not received reimbursement for the whole amount of $350,000.
The plaintiff alleges the defendant has failed to make payment for the umbilical cord.
Englehart seeks a trial by jury, a court order and adjudge that M/V/ Siem Starfish, its engines, tackle, etc. in rem, be arrested, condemned and sold to pay the demand, pre- and post-judgment interest, costs and attorney fees, damages, plus interest, legal costs and reasonable attorney fees. She is represented by attorney Harry E. Morse of New Orleans.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana Case number 2:16-cv-13469