Nissan files claim against Ghosn's sister in Brazil court referring to 'unjust enrichment'

Nissan claim refers to "unjust enrichment" - court docketClaim seeks stay on statute of limitations on document: NissanClaim would allow Nissan option to pursue further legal action

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Nissan has filed a court claim against Carlos Ghosn's sister that references alleged "unjust enrichment", escalating a battle being waged in Brazilian courts between the car maker and its once-celebrated former chairman.

A court docket dated December 11 that was seen by Reuters showed the Japanese automaker filed a claim against Claudine Bichara de Oliveira. The docket showed Nissan as the claimant and Oliveira as the defendant, with the subject title "unjust enrichment". Further details were not immediately available.