Michelin sues Sudduth Tire for alleged fraud

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GREENVILLE, S.C.—Michelin North America Inc. is suing a Southern California commercial tire dealer for allegedly defrauding the tire maker of more than $3.2 million. Long Beach, Calif.-based Sudduth Tire Co. Inc. submitted fraudulent claims to Michelin for sales to government agencies of more than 71,000 tires, in or der to gain credits from Michelin for free or discounted tires, according to the 10-count complaint filed Jan. 6 with the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, Greenville Division.