GM sues Fiat Chrysler, alleging bribery of union officials cost it billions of dollars

DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co on Wednesday filed a racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV , alleging that its rival engaged in bribery over many years to corrupt the bargaining process with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union and gain wage and work practices advantages, costing GM billions of dollars. GM said it will seek "substantial damages" from FCA, but did not specify an amount."We are astonished by this filing, both its content and its timing," FCA said in a..