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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 7 of 38

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
in re: NasserE.D. Michigan (Bankruptcy)USA2025-08-15ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
JNE24 v Minister for Immigration and CitizenshipFederal Circuit and Family CourtAustralia2025-08-15Claude AI, Microsoft CopilotReferral to the Bar; Personal costs order against lawyer (who reimbursed his client)8371 AUDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kuzniar v General Dental CouncilEmployment TribunalUK2025-08-15ChatGPTTribunal declined to award costsNone reportedSource (naturalandartificiallaw.com)
Maxwell v. WestJet Airlines Ltd.Civil Resolution TribunalCanada2025-08-15ChatGPTArgument given no weightNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Yashcheshen v. Saskatchewan Government InsuranceKB SaskatchewanCanada2025-08-15ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re Sonja Helvig DeRosa-GrundS.D. Texas (Bankruptcy)USA2025-08-18UnidentifiedCase dismissed with prejudice for one yearNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
n. 5392928-50.2025.8.09.0051TJ GoiásBrazil2025-08-18ImpliedMonetary Fine; Bar Referral1 BRLCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Wang v MoutidisCounty Court of VictoriaAustralia2025-08-18Gen AIArguments disregardedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
WCAT Decision A2501051 (Hilary Thomson)BC Workers' Compensation Appeal TribunalCanada2025-08-18ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Williams v. KirchCA IndianaUSA2025-08-18ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
XH v Canada Employment Insurance CommissionSocial Security TribunalCanada2025-08-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Clark v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.E.D. MichiganUSA2025-08-19ImpliedPlaintiff's motion denied as frivolous; reply and sur-reply struck; plaintiff ordered to show causeNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Garces v. HernandezFifth Circuit CAUSA2025-08-19ImpliedAdmonishment and WarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
JML Rose Pty Ltd v Jorgensen (No 3)Federal Court of AustraliaAustralia2025-08-19UnidentifiedN/ANone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Lahti v. Consensys Software Inc.S.D. OhioUSA2025-08-19ImpliedSubmission StrickenNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re R.L.CA IllinoisUSA2025-08-20ImpliedNo additional sanctions (given sanctions for Counsel in other cases)None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
CYFSA Decision 32ON IPCCanada2025-08-21UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Chenco v. Do-FluorideD. IdahoUSA2025-08-22ImpliedCourt denied defendant's motion for leave to file a surreply, admonished counsel for submitting non-existent quotations, and granted plaintiff's motion to remand.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Fernando Betancourt Gómez v. Colegio de ProfesionalesPuerto RicoUSA2025-08-22ImpliedTrial court imposed a monetary sanction of $1,000 on the lawyers for causing unjustified delay; referred the lawyers to the Puerto Rico Supreme Court for disciplinary evaluation; judge inhibited from cases involving those lawyers and case to be reassigned.1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Giacomino y Otros v. Montserrat y OtrosRosario CAArgentina2025-08-22UnidentifiedReferral of the issue to the BarNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re MascioD. Colorado (Bankruptcy)USA2025-08-22ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
3 ORbs 164/25KG BerlinGermany2025-08-25ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Babbar v. Tarion Warranty CorporationLAT OntarioCanada2025-08-25ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
MacEachern-Flatt v. University Health NetworkHRT OntarioCanada2025-08-25ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Chapter Kris Jackson v. BOK Financial Corporation, et al. (2)N.D. OklahomaUSA2025-08-26ImpliedShow Cause OrderNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Helgen IndustriesGAOUSA2025-08-26ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Orano Mining v. Niger (2)ICSID TribunalInternational Arbitration2025-08-26Implied (by me)Arguments ignoredNone reportedNo source on file
In re RichburgD. South Carolina (Bankruptcy)USA2025-08-27Microsoft CoPilot3 hours of CLE to be provenNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Roman v. County of Los AngelesCalifornia SCUSA2025-08-27ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Takefman v. The Pickleball Club, LLCCA Florida (3d)USA2025-08-27ImpliedOrder to show causeNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
The Boys of Rockanje v. DwaardRotterdam D.Netherlands2025-08-27ImpliedNone reportedSource (cyberlawyer.nl)
United States v. Michael Shane DeBaere (1)W.D. VirginiaUSA2025-08-27ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Butler and National Disability Insurance AgencyAdministrative Review TribunalAustralia2025-08-28UnidentifiedTribunal criticised the reliability of AI-assisted expert reports and gave them reduced weightNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Case No. 2025구합53D. Incheon, AdministrativeSouth Korea2025-08-28ImpliedNone reportedSource (lbox.kr)
Lee v. R&R Home Care, Inc.E.D. LouisianaUSA2025-08-28Google GeminiMonetary sanction; referral1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Lonnie Allbaugh v. University of ScrantonM.D. PennsylvaniaUSA2025-08-28UnidentifiedMonetary sanction; complaint dismissed without prejudice; leave to amend granted.1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Multiphone Latin America v. Millicom International CellularS.D. FloridaUSA2025-08-28ImpliedReferral to District Ad Hoc Committee and the Florida Bar for investigationNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Myeesha Parker v. Costco Wholesale Corp.W.D. WashingtonUSA2025-08-28ImpliedFine, Adverse Costs Order, Bar Referral6200 USDSource (reason.com)
Myers v. Tarion Warranty CorporationOntarioCanada2025-08-28ImpliedArguments ignoredNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Thackston v. DriscollW.D. TexasUSA2025-08-28ImpliedMagistrate Judge recommended Rule 11 sanctionsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
USA v. SethiE.D. TexasUSA2025-08-28ImpliedCourt denied defendant's motions; sentencing ordered to proceed as scheduled; no professional sanctions imposed.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Alana Kotler v Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ FederationOntario Labour Relations BoardCanada2025-08-29ImpliedArguments ignoredNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Clerk of the Ct. v. RangelFlorida CAUSA2025-08-29ImpliedBar referralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Cunningham v healthAlliance NZ LimitedEmployment CourtNew Zealand2025-08-29ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Gribble v Essential EnergyNSW D.C.Australia2025-08-29UnidentifiedPlaintiff ordered to exclude all Gen AI materialNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
IBS Government Services, Inc.GAOUSA2025-08-29ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Lothamer Tax Resolution, Inc. v. Paul Kimmel (1)W.D. MichiganUSA2025-08-29ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Stewart v Good ShepherdVictoria CAAustralia2025-08-29ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Givati et al. v. PeriMagistrate's Court JaffaIsrael2025-08-31ImpliedCorrections to filings orderedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Backhoe Center Ltd. v. Abu GwaidBeersheba Magistrate's CourtIsrael2025-09-01ImpliedMonetary penalty7500 ILSCase 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.