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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
2,109
Courts covered
398
Cases with a reported penalty
374
USD-denominated penalties
$1,400,706
across 207 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.

1,429 cases match these filters · page 24 of 29

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
In re the Marriage of YoungCA WashingtonUSA—2026-07-09Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In the Interest of Q.C. and P.C., ChildrenCA TexasUSA—2026-07-09Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Michigan MM, Inc. v. Alea PropertiesCA MichiganUSA—2026-07-09ImpliedBoth parties filed notices of errataNone reportedNo source on file
Akerlund v. Atlas Air, Inc., et al.11th Cir. CAUSA—2026-07-10ImpliedBar ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Birsingh v. Little Wheel, LLC, et al.M.D. PennsylvaniaUSA—2026-07-10ImpliedWarning; Case dismissed with prejudiceNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Cartagena v. Dixon, Blackburn, and T.A. Blackburn Law (2)S.D. New YorkUSA—2026-07-10UnidentifiedMotion Struck; Bar ReferralNone reportedSource (reason.com)
Cheryl O’Donnell v. Hope CloughSC VermontUSA—2026-07-10ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Del Biaggio v. BansenCA California (4d)USA—2026-07-10UnidentifiedMonetary Sanction1500 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Holmes v. Cape Meadows Apartments HRMSE.D. MissouriUSA—2026-07-10Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re Lisa CatoD. D.C. (Bankruptcy)USA—2026-07-10ImpliedMotion for Sanctions deniedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
John P. Chapman v. Officer Decker et al.S.D. IllinoisUSA—2026-07-10ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Marion Parnell, Jr. v. Florida Department of Corrections11th Cir. CAUSA—2026-07-10ImpliedBrief partly Struck; Adverse Costs Order; Bar ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Teresa Jewel Whitten v. Kristopher Brian EverittCA KentuckyUSA—2026-07-10ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Julia Rose v. Arts Bonita, Inc., et al.M.D. FloridaUSA—2026-07-12ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Appeal of PDO Ahuska Joint Venture LLCASBCAUSA—2026-07-13ImpliedCitations struckNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
James F. v. Commissioner of Social SecurityE.D. MichiganUSA—2026-07-13UnidentifiedCLENone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Paige Warthen v. Barclays Bank Delaware (Warthen I, II, III)D. MarylandUSA—2026-07-13ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Progressive Northern Insurance Company v. Tony Pete Flores, et al.D. NevadaUSA—2026-07-13UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Whyte et al. v. MK United, Inc. et al.S.D. FloridaUSA—2026-07-13Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re Rosslyn2016, LLC, et al.S.D. Texas (Bankruptcy)USA—2026-07-14Westlaw PrecisionCLE on generative AI; Civil Contempt; Adverse Costs Order29877 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Tekway, Inc. v. AT&T Services, Inc.N.D. IllinoisUSA—2026-07-14Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Thompson v. County of San DiegoCA California (4d)USA—2026-07-14Lexis+ with ProtégéCounsel withdrew the unsupported quotations and citationsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Arrieta v. CervantesCA ArizonaUSA—2026-07-15ImpliedAdverse Costs Order1Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Christine Thomas v. United States Department of Justice, et al.E.D. North CarolinaUSA—2026-07-15ImpliedApologiesNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Dineen/Shibata v. KotchkaArizona Court of Appeals, Division OneUSA—2026-07-15UnidentifiedCourt struck the inaccurate citations, ordered show-cause, and imposed sanctions: award of appellee's attorneys' fees and costs (under A.R.S. §12-349 and ARCAP 25) related to the hallucinated and misrepresented citations; appellate order affirmed.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Minhye Park v. Hon. Barrington D. Parker, et al.S.D. New YorkUSA—2026-07-15GPT-3.5Bar ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mullins v. Duquesne University of the Holy SpiritW.D. PennsylvaniaUSA—2026-07-15ClaudeMotion to strike deniedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Rebecca Jean v. Seattle Credit UnionW.D. WashingtonUSA—2026-07-15UnidentifiedBrief Struck; Severe WarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
State v. DixonCA OregonUSA—2026-07-15ImpliedCitation Struck; Monetary Fine100 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Valurie Kaye Mettler v. Michigan State Police et al.CA IndianaUSA—2026-07-15ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ammann v. Markel Insurance CompanyN.D. OhioUSA—2026-07-16ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Cames et al. v. Lowe's Home CentersM.D. FloridaUSA—2026-07-16ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Chryshawna A. and Jeremy Webb v. Sullivan County AssessorTax Court IndianaUSA—2026-07-16ImpliedAdmonishment & WarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re Bernardo Romero7th Cir. CAUSA—2026-07-16Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Izzeddin Ahmed Abdulghaffar Daghra v. Steve Hinkley, et al.W.D. MichiganUSA—2026-07-16ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Lohbeck v. CSL Plasma Inc.E.D. CaliforniaUSA—2026-07-16ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Shaddai Harris v. Iliac, LLCCA TexasUSA—2026-07-16Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Abybatou Mbow v. Officer Michael Mackert et al. (2)D. MarylandUSA—2026-07-17ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Erik Arthur Otteson v. JPMorgan Chase Bank NAD. ArizonaUSA—2026-07-17ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Khan v. Howard County BAPCA MarylandUSA—2026-07-20ImpliedBriefs partly struckNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Evans v. Robertson (4)E.D. MichiganUSA—2026-07-21ImpliedBriefs (both sides) struckNone reportedSource (reason.com)
Merritt v. MooreCA TennesseeUSA—2026-07-21ImpliedAppeal dismissed and issues deemed waived in part because the brief contained inaccurate authoritiesNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Gideon J. Sipin v. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., et al.N.D. AlabamaUSA—2026-07-22ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Pamon v. United States Postal Service et alN.D. TexasUSA—2026-07-22ImpliedMonetary Sanction610 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Rodriguez v. Time Warner EntertainmentSC New YorkUSA—2026-07-22Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Rose Lannquist Gouldy v. Timothy M. Chiasson, et al.CA Florida (4d)USA—2026-07-22ImpliedOrder to show cause to consider barring the pro se litigant from future filingsNone reportedSource (reason.com)
Catarina Almeida Porfirio v. Homeland Security, et al.D. D.C.USA—2026-07-23Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Garciduenas v. Matrix New World Engineering, Inc.CA Arizona (1d)USA—2026-07-23ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Hagan v. Black Diamond Experts, LLCD. UtahUSA—2026-07-23ImpliedAdmonishment & WarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mary C. Graves v. Brian K. GravesCA Illinois (3d)USA—2026-07-23ImpliedAdmonishmentNone 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.