Chrysler sues parts firm Chrysler LLC has filed a lawsuit against German parts maker Getrag, alleging that it misrepresented its ability to secure financing to build a $530-million transmission plant in Tipton, Ind. The Auburn Hills automaker said in a statement late Wednesday that Getrag and Getrag Transmission Manufacturing LLC failed to use good-faith efforts to obtain financing for the joint venture. It added it is seeking damages for "wrongful conduct" and a release from reimbursing Getrag's costs related to the plant. Randy Cyman, human resources director for the Tipton facility, said Thursday that Getrag had no comment on the lawsuit. He said construction at the plant, which he described as "80% complete," was continuing. Chrysler spokesman David Elshoff said the plant's future was unknown. He added the reasons behind...
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