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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 22 of 38

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
Martha Liliana Picon-Diaz et al. v. Pamela J. Bondi10th Cir. CAUSA2026-02-13ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Merz v. City of KalamaW.D. WashingtonUSA2026-02-13ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nydia Rosario v. Liberty Mutual Personal Insurance CompanyE.D. PennsylvaniaUSA2026-02-13ImpliedObligation to share decision with firmNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Deblois v. Procureur GénéralFederal CourtCanada2026-02-16ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Rinaldi v Department of Justice (Right to Information and Privacy)Queensland CATAustralia2026-02-16ImpliedAppeal dismissedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
14095863 Canada Inc. v Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Co.Canadian IPOCanada2026-02-17ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Alejandro Rios v. Puente Hills FordCA CaliforniaUSA2026-02-17ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Brightwaters Energy Limited v Eroton Exploration and Production Company LimitedHigh CourtUK2026-02-17UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Doe 1, et al. v. Shirley Lai, et al.C.D. CaliforniaUSA2026-02-17ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Greenberg v. First Bank, Inc.California SCUSA2026-02-17ImpliedUpcoming SanctionNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
HDO v MDFCA AlbertaCanada2026-02-17ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re: Social Media Adolescent Addiction LitigationN.D. CaliforniaUSA2026-02-17UnidentifiedCourt declined to exclude the expert based on the AI-generated/incorrect citations; issue reserved for cross-examination; motion to exclude denied.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
McDowell et al. v. TurpenD. Colorado (Bankruptcy)USA2026-02-17ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nia Elan Davis v. American Airlines, et al.D. ArizonaUSA2026-02-17ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
David Martin v. ODS Community Dental Insurance et al.D. OregonUSA2026-02-18ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
EFD USA, INC., et al. v. Band Pro Film and Digital, Inc., et al.CA CaliforniaUSA2026-02-18UnidentifiedMonetary Sanction900 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Fletcher v. Experian Information Solutions & Bridgecrest Credit CompanyCA Fifth CircuitUSA2026-02-18UnidentifiedMonetary Sanction2500Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kendle Mardis v. Dealer Loyalty Protection, Inc., et al.S.D. OhioUSA2026-02-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kennon v. AshleyD. KansasUSA2026-02-18ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Matter of: Adapt Forward, LLCGAOUSA2026-02-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
N… R… c. M… S…Québec SCCanada2026-02-18UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Shaerica L. Walder v. Experian Information SolutionsE.D. TexasUSA2026-02-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Bixler v. Church of ScientologyCA CaliforniaUSA2026-02-19UnidentifiedOrder to show causeNone reportedNo source on file
In re: MarrettD. MassachusettsUSA2026-02-19ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Johnson v. Florida Department of Juvenile Justice et alM.D. FloridaUSA2026-02-19ImpliedBrief StruckNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Juandel Pena and Martina Ruiz v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.S.D. FloridaUSA2026-02-19ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kosel Equity v. McGregorSC ConnecticutUSA2026-02-19ChatGPTAllowed to refile briefNone reportedNo source on file
Gerow v. FalconeD. ArizonaUSA2026-02-20ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
R.G. n. 1244/2025T. SiracusaItaly2026-02-20ImpliedMonetary sanction2000 EURCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Zlatkin v. Gladwin County, et al.E.D. MichiganUSA2026-02-20ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kenneth Hawkins v. I.C. System, Inc.S.D. TexasUSA2026-02-23ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Luiz Carlos Barboza Neves v. Banco Bradesco S.A.TJ Rio de JaneiroBrazil2026-02-23ImpliedCourt found the cited precedents nonexistent, treated the conduct as a serious professional fault but—because the attorney admitted the error—declined to impose sanctions for litigância de má-fé or to refer the matter administratively; underlying sentence (payment of court costs) was upheld.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Shawn Olali v. Ampex Brands, LLCN.D. TexasUSA2026-02-23ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Zeus Realty Group LLC v. 1032 N Sycamore Owner LA, LLC et alC.D. CaliforniaUSA2026-02-23ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Amanda Jacintha de Souza v. Atual Companhia Securitizadora de Créditos FinanceirosTJ Rio de JaneiroBrazil2026-02-24ImpliedBar ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Chapter Kris Jackson v. BOK Financial Corporation et al. (3)N.D. OklahomaUSA2026-02-24ImpliedStruck filings; Monetary sanction405 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ebony Sherisse Lucas v. Charles W. Scharf, et al.W.D. North CarolinaUSA2026-02-24ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Gail Fung v. Liberty UniversityW.D. VirginiaUSA2026-02-24ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Juan Villalovos-Gutierrez, et al. v. Gerard Van de Pol, et al. (2)E.D. CaliforniaUSA2026-02-24ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Louis J. Blazy v. Department of StateCBCAUSA2026-02-24ImpliedFormal admonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Wells Fargo Bank v. Frances W. DeanE.D. TexasUSA2026-02-24ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Anthony Jama Hall v. Superior Court of Sacramento CountyCA CaliforniaUSA2026-02-25ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Christina Leas Dunn v. NelnetW.D. ArkansasUSA2026-02-25ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re termination of parental rights (HK)CA ArizonaUSA2026-02-25ImpliedBar ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kettering Adventist Healthcare v. Sandra Collier, et al.S.D. OhioUSA2026-02-25ImpliedContempt Finding; Brief Struck; Monetary Sanction7500 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Moses v. StateCA TennesseeUSA2026-02-25ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Roosevelt Hunt, Jr. v. True Sky Federal Credit UnionD. KansasUSA2026-02-25ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
David Thomas v. The Quikrete Companies, LLCW.D. TexasUSA2026-02-26ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Estate of Khallid Muhammad et al v. Tupac Shakur Estate et alC.D. CaliforniaUSA2026-02-26ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Hicks v. City of AlbanyCA GeorgiaUSA2026-02-26UnidentifiedWarningNone 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.