In switch, Chrysler agrees to accept more liability claims

It's not every day that a company agrees to take on more potential liability involving its products, but on Thursday, Chrysler did exactly that.

The newly refashioned automaker, which emerged from bankruptcy in June, will agree to consider consumer lawsuits regarding products manufactured by the old, pre-bankruptcy company. The decision allows those involved in accidents on or after June 10, but manufactured before that date, to file lawsuits involving Chrysler vehicles.