By David Yates
The Southeast Texas Record

BEAUMONT, Texas — Firefighter Herman Barber says having to buckle up has done him more harm than good. He claims the "strain" of repeatedly putting on his seatbelt has caused him physical impairment, mental anguish and the loss of enjoyment of life.

Barber and his wife Sueleeka filed a personal injury lawsuit against the Daimler Chrysler Corp., Cerbus Capital Management and the city of Beaumont, alleging a seatbelt defect in the 1996 Dodge Ram that Barber was assigned to drive led to his injury.

Attorney Kip Lamb filed the suit on the Barbers behalf with the Jefferson County District Court on July 20.

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