a private port authority contracted with a company that manufactures and operates cranes to assist with loading and unloading containers from ships docked at the port. one of the company's cranes was defectively manufactured. due to this defect, a container was dropped, injuring an individual below. the individual sued the port authority, alleging negligence. neither the individual nor the port authority notified the crane company of this lawsuit. the port authority settled its claim with the individual before trial for a reasonable amount. the port authority seeks to recover the cost of the settlement from the crane company under a breach-of-contract action. is the port authority likely to prevail?