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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 6 of 29

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
In re: Todd Elliott KogerW.D. Pennsylvania (Bankruptcy)USA—2025-09-30ImpliedOne-year filing bar.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kertesz v. Colony Tire Corp et al.D. New JerseyUSA—2025-09-30UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Khoury et al v. Intermountain Health Care Inc. et alD. UtahUSA—2025-09-30ChatGPTCase dismissedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ader v AderSC New YorkUSA—2025-10-01UnidentifiedCosts Order; Referral to Bar Authorities1Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Gavin B. Davis v. Chief Officer Gina Faubion, et al.W.D. TexasUSA—2025-10-01UnidentifiedAction dismissed with prejudiceNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In the Interest of R.A.CA IowaUSA—2025-10-01UnidentifiedBrief struck; Monetary penalty OR two hours of AI-specific CLE; referral to Bar150 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jackson v. United States DHSD. NevadaUSA—2025-10-01ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
NewRez LLC v. MortonSC New YorkUSA—2025-10-02ImpliedNo sanctionNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Robenson Lafontant v. Coolidge-CLK St. GermaineE.D. LouisianaUSA—2025-10-02ImpliedMonetary Sanction; 1h of CLE; Referral1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
The People v. Raziel Ruiz AlvarezCA CaliforniaUSA—2025-10-02UnidentifiedPublished order; monetary sanction payable by Counsel (who withdrew); State Bar notified1500 USDSource (reason.com)
Smith v. Athena Construction Group, Inc.D. DCUSA—2025-10-03Grammarly; ProWritingAidCosts Order; Order to notify Bar1Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Tovar v. American Automatic Fire Suppression Inc.SC CaliforniaUSA—2025-10-03impliedOSC/motion denied; no sanctions imposed.None reportedSource (reason.com)
United States of America v. Lorenzio Reshaud SimmonsE.D. North CarolinaUSA—2025-10-03UnidentifiedWarning; Allowed to file corrected briefNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Support Community v. MPH InternationalN.D. CaliforniaUSA—2025-10-06UnidentifiedOrder to refile motion without hallucinations; Counsel to send Order to Bar and clientNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Thomas Dexter Jakes v. Duane YoungbloodW.D. PennsylvaniaUSA—2025-10-06ImpliedMonetary Sanction; Pro Hac Vice status revoked5000 USDSource (reason.com)
Douglas Stuart Queen v. Kansas City et al.D. KansasUSA—2025-10-07ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In the Matter of Stephen C.CBCAUSA—2025-10-07UnidentifiedClaim denied; reimbursement of moving costs denied.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jose Villavicencio v. Judge Stephanie MingoS.D. OhioUSA—2025-10-07ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Lipe v. Albuquerque Public Schools (2)D. New MexicoUSA—2025-10-08ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Souders v. LazorCA OhioUSA—2025-10-08ImpliedCourt rejected reliance on the cited authoritiesNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
David R. Pete v. United States Department of Justice, et al.E.D. TexasUSA—2025-10-10UnidentifiedMagistrate Judge's recommendation adopted; in forma pauperis denied; plaintiff ordered to pay $405 filing fee within 10 days or the case will be dismissed.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Roy J. Oneto v. Melvin Watson, et al.N.D. CaliforniaUSA—2025-10-10ImpliedMonetary Sanction, Order to notify client, complete CLE, and Bar informed1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
United States v. Glennie Antonio McGeeS.D. AlabamaUSA—2025-10-10Ghostwriter LegalPublic reprimand, referral and order to notify jurisdictions; monetary sanction5000Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Habib Miah v. Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC, et al.S.D. New YorkUSA—2025-10-11Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Robert Allen Reed et al. v. Community Health Care et al.W.D. WashingtonUSA—2025-10-14impliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Charles C. Force v. Capital One, N.A., et al.M.D. FloridaUSA—2025-10-15ImpliedFilings stricken; Show Cause OrderNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nima Ghadimi v. Arizona Bank & Trust, et al.D. ArizonaUSA—2025-10-15ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Polinski v. USACourt of Federal ClaimsUSA—2025-10-15ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Yasiel Puig Valdes v. All3Media America, LLC, et al.SCA California (Los Angeles)USA—2025-10-15ChatGPTReferralNone reportedSource (reason.com)
Conrad Smith et al. v. Donald J. Trump et al.D. DCUSA—2025-10-16ImpliedShow Cause OrderNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Serafin v. United States Department of State, et al.E.D. MissouriUSA—2025-10-16ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Artur Sargsyan v. Amazon.com Inc.W.D. WashingtonUSA—2025-10-17ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mitchell Taylor Button et al. v. John Jimison (1)W.D. WashingtonUSA—2025-10-17ImpliedOrder include signed certificationNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mundy v. Clickstop, Inc.DC NebraskaUSA—2025-10-17UnidentifiedBrief struck; Cert requirement; Monetary sanction; Bar Referral2000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Tippecanoe County Assessor v. Craig GoergenIndiana Tax CourtUSA—2025-10-17ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Twyla Leach Minnesota DHS et al.D. MinnesotaUSA—2025-10-17ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mitchell Taylor Button & Dusty Button v. Juliet Doherty et al.S.D. New YorkUSA—2025-10-18ImpliedCertification requirement for future AI-assisted filings.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Megan Cowden v. US Treasury & IRSE.D. MissouriUSA—2025-10-20Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Arch Insurance Company v. A3 Development, LLCS.D. FloridaUSA—2025-10-21ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Leila Kasso v. Police Officers’ Federation of MinneapolisD. MinnesotaUSA—2025-10-21ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Rimu Capital Ltd. v. Ader et al.S.D. New YorkUSA—2025-10-21UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedNo source on file
Thomas Joseph Goddard v. Sares-Regis Group, Inc., et al.N.D. CaliforniaUSA—2025-10-21Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Alexandria Jones v. DC Office of Unified CommunicationsD. DCUSA—2025-10-22ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Corey v. KennehSC North DakotaUSA—2025-10-22ImpliedAffirmed sanctions from lower courtNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
FCA US LLC v. Stan Steele/Steele ServicesNational Arbitration Forum (UDRP)USA—2025-10-22ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Guardian Piazza D'Oro LLC v. Ward OzaetaCA CaliforniaUSA—2025-10-22Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re BittrexD. DelawareUSA—2025-10-22Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
John Weaver v. Shasta ServicesW.D. PennsylvaniaUSA—2025-10-22Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mattox v. Product Innovation ResearchE.D. OklahomaUSA—2025-10-22ChatGPTPleadings struck; public reprimands; monetary sanctions; remedial filing and certification requirements28495 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
N-BAR Trade v. AmazonD. DCUSA—2025-10-22ImpliedWarningNone 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.