Beaumont resident sues after car crash

A Beaumont man is suing after he was involved in an automobile accident.

Robert F. Shivers filed a lawsuit Oct. 22 against Mayra Chatlin in the District Court of Jefferson County 60th judicial district, citing negligence. 

According to the complaint, on June 15, 2012, Shivers and Chatlin were involved in a motor vehicle collision on Highway 69 North. The plaintiff states the defendant failed to slow with traffic and struck his vehicle.

Shivers is seeking an undisclosed amount in damages. He is being represented in the case by attorney Thomas O. Moses.

District Court of Jefferson County Case No. B194917.

This is a report on a civil lawsuit filed in the District Court of Jefferson County. The details in this report come from an original complaint filed by a plaintiff. Please note, a complaint represents an accusation by a private individual, not the government. It is not an indication of guilt, and it only represents one side of the story.