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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
1,898
Courts covered
393
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.

1,898 cases match these filters · page 15 of 38

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
Kingdom of Sweden v. [X]CA CaliforniaUSA2025-12-01ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Lothamer Tax Resolution, Inc. v. Paul Kimmel (2)W.D. MichiganUSA2025-12-01ImpliedMonetary SanctionNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Peiman Shayan v. Ebby ShakibCA CaliforniaUSA2025-12-01ImpliedBrief struck; Monetary sanction; Bar Referral7500 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Unknown criminal caseCeutaSpain2025-12-01ImpliedNone reportedNo source on file
Wang, Fengxi (Re)Ontario SCJCanada2025-12-01ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
A'Vard v Mornington Peninsula SCVictorian CATAustralia2025-12-02UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
De Ford, Bader, and Key v. James Koutoulas and LGBCoin, LTDM.D. FloridaUSA2025-12-02ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Fiscalía General de la Nación v. Luis Alberto Contreras FandinoeTribunal Superior de BogotáColombia2025-12-02ImpliedJudgment quashed and remanded; copies sent to disciplinary commission.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Heneghan v. The Owners, Strata Plan 187BC CRTCanada2025-12-02ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re: Avi SchwalbD. Colorado (Bankruptcy)USA2025-12-02ImpliedCourt rejected reliance on the citationNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jarrus et al. v. Governor of Michigan et al.E.D. MichiganUSA2025-12-02ChatGPT PlusMonetary sanctions600Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Joshua Harris v. Pinnacle BankN.D. MississippiUSA2025-12-02ImpliedWarningNone reportedNo source on file
Magee v. New Balance Athletics, Inc.E.D. ArkansasUSA2025-12-02UnidentifiedBrief Stricken; Order to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Eddie Lawrence Quitugua v. Donna P. Quitugua, et al.D. GuamUSA2025-12-03ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Farrow v. John DoesE.D. New YorkUSA2025-12-03ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jason M. Hatfield, P.A. v. Tony Pirani and Pirani Law PAW.D. ArkansasUSA2025-12-03ImpliedBrief struck; Monetary Fine; Bar Referral; Requirement to always associate co-counsel in future appearances1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Juan Villalovos-Gutierrez, et al. v. Gerard Van De Pol (1)E.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-12-03ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
N° 2509827TA GrenobleFrance2025-12-03ImpliedNone reportedSource (justice.pappers.fr)
Rashonna Moore v. City of Del City10th Cir. CAUSA2025-12-03ImpliedDistrict court judgment affirmed; alternatively appeal dismissed as a sanction for misuse of GenAI; Future disclosure of GenAI use and verification of citations ordered, under penalty of perjury.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ringo v. Colquhoun Design Studio, LLCCA OregonUSA2025-12-03ImpliedMonetary Sanction; Brief struck2000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Saregama India Ltd. v. B.A., et al.S.D. New YorkUSA2025-12-03ImpliedNone reportedNo source on file
Taiwo v Homelets of Bath LimitedHigh CourtUK2025-12-03ImpliedAdverse Costs Order1Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
United States v. Brian BoehmM.D. PennsylvaniaUSA2025-12-03ImpliedOrdered disclosure of AI use and affidavit certifying accuracy of citations for future filingsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Black Oak Capital BOCA, LLC v. Paul Evans, LLC, et al.D. UtahUSA2025-12-04ImpliedOrder for counsel to read cited authorities and file a certification within 30 daysNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Dalton Gage Hill v. Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (1)W.D. OklahomaUSA2025-12-04ChatGPTCosts Order; Mandatory disclosure of AI use in future filings; CLE obligationNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Dorsey v. Ponce, et al.N.D. IllinoisUSA2025-12-04ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Hilpert v. 16 Judge SPV LLCSC New YorkUSA2025-12-04ImpliedCosts OrderNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
J.V.E.C. v S.M.D.KB SaskatchewanCanada2025-12-04ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jacob Barry Allston v. Ron DeSantis, et al.M.D. FloridaUSA2025-12-04ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Associated Builders and Contractors v. Bucks County Community CollegeCC PennsylvaniaUSA2025-12-05UnidentifiedBrief struck and ignoredNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Balogun v. Wentworth Standard Condominium Corporation No. 382ONCATCanada2025-12-05ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Carrington v TAFE QueenslandQueensland IRCAustralia2025-12-05ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Donnie Yarn and Deshawn Murphy v. Trader Joe'sD. OregonUSA2025-12-05ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re: Nupeutics Natural, Inc.; Gladstone v. PeatrossS.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-12-05UnidentifiedMonetary Sanction; CLE; Bar referral950 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mullins v. Duquesne University of the Holy SpiritW.D. PennsylvaniaUSA2025-12-05ImpliedReply struck; Order to disclose AI useNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Onyinye Udokporo v Enrich InternationalIPOUK2025-12-05UnidentifiedNone reportedSource (naturalandartificiallaw.com)
Shana Jordan, et al. v. Chicago Housing Authority et al.CC IllinoisUSA2025-12-05ChatGPTMotion partly struck; Monetary sanctions59500 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Thomas Duncan v. Gridhawk et al.W.D. TexasUSA2025-12-06ImpliedPlaintiff's objections struckNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Barrette v WeversKB AlbertaCanada2025-12-08ImpliedAdverse Costs1000 CADCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Brian Jeffrey Hall Jr. v. Halsted Financial Services, LLCW.D. VirginiaUSA2025-12-08ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Chu v DarmaliFCAAustralia2025-12-08UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jodell Dodge v. FirstService Residential Arizona LLCD. ArizonaUSA2025-12-08Federally LawyerBar ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Omkara Assets Reconstruction Private Limited v. Gstaad Hotels Private LimitedSupreme CourtIndia2025-12-08UnidentifiedWarning (during hearing)None reportedNo source on file
S. Peggie v. Fife Health & Dr. B. UptonEmployment Tribunal (Scotland)UK2025-12-08ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Christian Dusablon v. Hugh A. Gibbs and Union Logistics, LLCS.D. New YorkUSA2025-12-09ImpliedWarning; Order to Certify validity of future citationsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
D (A Child) (Recusal)Court of AppealUK2025-12-09UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Farooq v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police ForceSupreme Court (NSW)Australia2025-12-09UnidentifiedAdverse Costs OrderNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
n.º 5207056-82.2025.8.09.0011TJ GoiásBrazil2025-12-09ImpliedMonetary Fine; Bar Referral4750 BRLCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Scott M. Boger v. City of Harrisonburg, Virginia, et al.W.D. VirginiaUSA2025-12-09ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Huseyin Turgut v The Minister of Citizenship and ImmigrationFederal Court (Canada)Canada2025-12-10ImpliedWithdrawal of arguments based on the disputed citationsNone 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.