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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
1,897
Courts covered
393
Cases with a reported penalty
348
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.

1,897 cases match these filters · page 5 of 38

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
Muhammad v. Gap Inc.S.D. OhioUSA2025-07-03ChatGPTOSCNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Plonit et al. v. The Administrator General in the Tel Aviv District et al.Family Court in Petah TikvaIsrael2025-07-03UnidentifiedMonetary Penalty7000 ILSCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Sharita Hill v. State of OklahomaW.D. OklahomaUSA2025-07-03ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
AQ v. BWCivil Resolution TribunalCanada2025-07-04ImpliedMonetary Sanction1000 CADCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Coomer v. Lindell/MyPillow, Inc. (1)D. ColoradoUSA2025-07-07Co-Pilot, Westlaw’s AI, Gemini, Grok, Claude, ChatGPT, PerplexityMonetary Sanctions6000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re Eugene Ezra PerkinsD. Oregon (Bankruptcy)USA2025-07-07UnidentifiedCase dismissed; motion to alter or amend deniedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Various Leaseholders v Assethold LimitedProperty ChamberUK2025-07-07ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Wright Brothers Aero, Inc. B-423326.2GAOUSA2025-07-07UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedSource (gao.gov)
Francesco Santora v. Copyright Claims BoardCopyright Claims BoardUSA2025-07-08ImpliedBarred from pursuing claims before the BoardNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
VGH 3 S 1012/25; VG 2 K 1899/25VGH Baden-WürttembergGermany2025-07-08ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Case No. 14748-08-21Supreme CourtIsrael2025-07-09UnidentifiedThe court dismissed the fabricated evidence and imposed a fine.3000 ILSCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Dhuruvasangary v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1532ONCATCanada2025-07-09ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Gurpreet Kaur v. Captain Joel DessoN.D. New YorkUSA2025-07-09Claude Sonnet 4Monetary and professional sanctions1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
in re: TurnerIowa Attorney Disciplinary BoardUSA2025-07-09ImpliedMotion strickenNone reportedSource (abajournal.com)
NCR v KKBCourt of King’s Bench of AlbertaCanada2025-07-09ImpliedThe court disregarded the fabricated citations and did not impose costs on the self-represented litigant.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Di Rocco Isabelle - Corte di Cassazione, Sez. Pen. 3, Sent. n. 25455/2025Corte di CassazioneItaly2025-07-10ImpliedQuashed and remandedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Lloyd’s Register Canada v. Munchang ChoiFederal Court of CanadaCanada2025-07-10UnidentifiedMotion Record removed from Court file; costs awarded to Applicant500 CADCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kessler v. City of AtwaterE.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-07-11UnidentifiedOrder to show cause issued for potential sanctionsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mohamed Elkareem v ATU Local 113 and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)Ontario LRBCanada2025-07-11ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Zlatin v. Assayag et alJerusalem Magistrate's CourtIsrael2025-07-11UnidentifiedThe court imposed a monetary penalty on the party responsible for the fabricated citations.25000 ILSCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
PS v London Borough of WandsworthUpper TribunalUK2025-07-14ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Woodrow Jackson v. Auto-Owners Insurance CompanyM.D. GeorgiaUSA2025-07-14UnidentifiedMonetary sanction; CLE requirement; Adverse Costs Order1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Blaser v. CampbellCivil Resolution TribunalCanada2025-07-15ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
FAM v ZAMHigh CourtTanzania2025-07-15ImpliedReminder of lawyer's dutiesNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Augustin v. Formula 3 Brooklyn Inc.SC New YorkUSA2025-07-16UnidentifiedDefendants ordered to comply with AI rules; potential financial sanctions pending hearing.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Flycatcher v. Affable Avenue (1)S.D. New YorkUSA2025-07-18UnidentifiedDecision on sanctions reservedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re Marla C. MartinN.D. Illinois (Bankruptcy)USA2025-07-18ChatGPTSanction of $5,500 and mandatory AI education5500 USDSource (reason.com)
Moradi v. British Columbia (Human Rights Tribunal)Supreme Court of British ColumbiaCanada2025-07-18ChatGPTMisconduct taken into account in allocating costsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Myers v. StateSC ConnecticutUSA2025-07-18ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jackson Federation of Teachers, et al. v. Lynn FitchS.D. MississippiUSA2025-07-20PerplexityJudge withdrew the orderNone reportedNo source on file
In re BoyCA IllinoisUSA2025-07-21UnidentifiedAttorney ordered to disgorge payment and pay monetary sanctions7925 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
McCarthy v. DEA3rd Cir. CAUSA2025-07-21UnidentifiedRelevant pleadings ignored; Order to show causeNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Pennytech Inc v Superior Building Group LimitedOntario Landlord and Tenant BoardCanada2025-07-21ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Victor Kholod v. Nationstar Mortgage LLCM.D. PennsylvaniaUSA2025-07-22ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Zajradhara v. NMCSupreme Court, Northern Mariana IslandsUSA2025-07-22ImpliedAppeal dismissed with prejudice; declared vexatious litigantNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
HMRC v. GunnarsonUpper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber)UK2025-07-23UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In Re CorMedixD. New JerseyUSA2025-07-23ChatGPTOpinion withdrawn by judgeNone reportedNo source on file
Johnson v. DunnN.D. AlabamaUSA2025-07-23ChatGPTPublic reprimand, disqualification from the case, and referral to the BarNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Karina Elizondo vs. City of LaredoS.D. TexasUSA2025-07-23UnidentifiedMonetary sanction; mandatory CLE in ethics/legal technology2500 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Vita Law Offices v. Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P.S.D. FloridaUSA2025-07-23CopilotOrder to undergo CLENone reportedCourt order (CourtListener)
Everett J. Prescott, Inc. v. Timothy J. BeallD. MaineUSA2025-07-24UnidentifiedThe court imposed a requirement for future filings to include a written representation of citation accuracy.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Hakemi v. ICBCBC CRTCanada2025-07-24ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nunez v. American Airlines, Inc.S.D. FloridaUSA2025-07-24ImpliedRecom'tion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint with prejudiceNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Taft v. Thomas et al.HawaiiUSA2025-07-24Implied100 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
BioneX, LLC B-423630GAOUSA2025-07-25ImpliedWarningNone reportedSource (gao.gov)
Malone-Bey v. Lauderdale County School BoardS.D. MississippiUSA2025-07-25ImpliedPlaintiff's motion denied; warning issued for future filingsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Pop Top Corp. v. Rakuten KoboN.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-07-25ImpliedWarningNone reportedSource (govinfo.gov)
Silva Cordeiro v. Municipio de Santana do ParnaibaSão Paulo State TribunalBrazil2025-07-25ImpliedMonetary sanction equivalent to one month of minimum wage1Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Shenaar v. The Quarries Rehabilitation FundTel Aviv Labor CourtIsrael2025-07-27UnidentifiedMotion dismissed, ordered to pay opposing counsel's fees (6k) and fine (2k)8000 ILSCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Chanda v Royal Mail Group LtdEmployment TribunalUK2025-07-28ImpliedRefusal of strike-out application with finding of unreasonable conductNone 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.