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AI Legal Sanction Case Database

The AI Legal Sanction Case Database is the authoritative, continuously-updated, free index of publicly reported cases where a US or foreign court sanctioned, warned, or issued an order to show cause over AI-hallucinated citations in a legal filing. According to Citation Safe’s public sanctions database, courts have addressed AI-citation problems in 1000 reported cases tracked here as of today, spanning 2023–2026. New cases are ingested daily.

Cases tracked
1,902
Courts covered
396
Cases with a reported penalty
349
USD-denominated penalties
$1,290,986
across 191 USD cases — other currencies not converted

This is the structured dataset: every row here is a live, queryable record — sortable and filterable by jurisdiction, AI tool, judge, and year, with results pulled fresh on every request. Download the full dataset as CSV. For curated write-ups of the highest-profile entries — case background, why each sanction happened, what to take from it — see the AI Hallucination Sanctions Tracker, our editorial companion to this database.

1,295 cases match these filters · page 10 of 26

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
South Side Area School District et. al v. Pennsylvania Human Relations CommissionCC PennsylvaniaUSA2025-12-10ImpliedNone reportedNo source on file
McLain v. Board of County Commissioners of Sedgwick County, Kansas, et al.D. KansasUSA2025-12-11ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Preston House v. TH Foods, Inc.D. NevadaUSA2025-12-11ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jordan v. Beskrone (In re Prehired LLC)D. Delaware (Bankruptcy)USA2025-12-12ImpliedSecond Amended Complaint dismissedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Troy Allen Berg v. Mandi Marie WondraD. OregonUSA2025-12-12ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Johnson / Estate of Fisher v. City of AnnapolisD. MarylandUSA2025-12-13Implied(Attorney was dismissed by its client)None reportedSource (reason.com)
Braica v. Frankowski (Anthony Braica v. Tom Frankowski)D. ConnecticutUSA2025-12-15ImpliedBriefs struck; warningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Christina Garcia v. Atwater Elementary Teachers AssociationCalifornia PERBUSA2025-12-15UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Harvey v. Torrent Leasing & U.S. BankD. NevadaUSA2025-12-15ChatGPTWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Howell Management Services, LLC v. Vashisht-RotaCA CaliforniaUSA2025-12-15UnidentifiedFine and adverse costs order64235 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Liza Gardner v. Sean Combs, et al.D. New JerseyUSA2025-12-15UnidentifiedMonetary fine; Bar Referral; Order to serve order to Client6000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Robert W. Williams, Sr. v. Assistant District Attorney John R. Canavan, et al.M.D. PennsylvaniaUSA2025-12-15UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Sayali Kulkarni & Abhijit Kulkarni v. Merit Systems Protection BoardCA Federal CircuitUSA2025-12-15ImpliedAffirmed the Board; granted motions to strike the Kulkarnis' informal reply briefs containing the false citations/quotesNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Angelica E. Cruz et al. v. United States of AmericaC.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-12-16ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Dorsey v. JonesDelaware Ch.USA2025-12-16ImpliedOrder to certify future filings re: AINone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Holmes Family Trust v. Multnomah County AssessorOregon Tax CourtUSA2025-12-16ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re Ricardo Andres RomeuCA TexasUSA2025-12-16ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
McMillian v. Zimmer US, IncS.D. New YorkUSA2025-12-16UnidentifiedAdverse Costs Order9000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Michael Redwine v. Unum Life Insurance Company of AmericaW.D. VirginiaUSA2025-12-16UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
PRM Group, Inc. v. Paralegal Bootcamp LLCD. MarylandUSA2025-12-16ImpliedShow Cause OrderNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Taylor v. Prince George’s County, MarylandD. MarylandUSA2025-12-16ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Burlingame v. Argo Private Client Group, Ltd. et al.S.D. New YorkUSA2025-12-17ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Friend v. SerpaCA FloridaUSA2025-12-17ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Halpern v. Federal Reserve Bank of New York, et al.N.D. IllinoisUSA2025-12-17ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
L.A. Housing Outreach, LLC v. MedoffCA CaliforniaUSA2025-12-17ImpliedReply brief struck; monetary sanction; State Bar referral5070 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Russel Williams Home Services LLC v. Minleon International (USA) Limited LLC, et al.M.D. PennsylvaniaUSA2025-12-17ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Edward Starski v. Chandler HoldernessCA ColoradoUSA2025-12-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Gerou v. George, Whitten, and United StatesE.D. WisconsinUSA2025-12-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Greenfield One III Gmbh & Co. Kg v. ChaneyDelaware Ch.USA2025-12-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Christina BuenzliCA CaliforniaUSA2025-12-18ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Robert Lafayette v. Alex Abrami et alVermont SCUSA2025-12-18ImpliedAdverse Costs Order; Pre-Filing Injunction7361 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Wanyu Zhang v. National Public Radio, Inc.D. DCUSA2025-12-18UnidentifiedBrief struck; Adverse Costs Order1 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Wireless Investors LLC v. Semtech Incorporated, et al.D. ArizonaUSA2025-12-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Billups v. Louisville Municipal School DistrictN.D. MississippiUSA2025-12-19GrokCounsel DQ'd; monetary sanction; obligatory audit of all past filingsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Disability Rights Mississippi v. Palmer Home for ChildrenN.D MississippiUSA2025-12-19ImpliedMonetary sanction; CLE requirement; notification to bar and other courts; attorney withdrawal.20883 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Fantini v. WestRock Services, LLCD. New JerseyUSA2025-12-19ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Gavin Simpson v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLCW.D. VirginiaUSA2025-12-19ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Groulx v. CSL LimitedCA MichiganUSA2025-12-19Appeal dismissedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Patrick Joseph Groulx v CSL LimitedCA MichiganUSA2025-12-19ImpliedAppeal dismissedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Donovan v. Clark County AssessorIndiana Tax CourtUSA2025-12-22UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Levy v. Google LLCW.D. WashingtonUSA2025-12-22ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Matter of: KE System Services, Inc.GAOUSA2025-12-22ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Smith v. Clarence Smith et al.N.D. New YorkUSA2025-12-22ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Allen v. AmazonN.D. TexasUSA2025-12-23UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Fitzgerald v. BradyVermont SCUSA2025-12-23ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Krystle J. Lyons v. Oak Harbor School DistrictW.D. WashingtonUSA2025-12-23ImpliedAmended Complaint dismissed with prejudice.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Leber v. Bryan Medical Center et al.D. NebraskaUSA2025-12-23ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Minjie Zheng v. ICANNC.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-12-23ImpliedMonetary Sanction66129 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Cherleatha B. v. Frank BisignanoD. South CarolinaUSA2025-12-29ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re S.A., D.H., and B.M., MinorsCA IllinoisUSA2025-12-29ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)

This database aggregates publicly reported court sanctions and orders over AI-hallucinated citations. It is informational only, not legal advice, and not a complete record of every such case nationwide — see our free citation checker to verify your own filings before this happens to you.