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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 8 of 38

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
Blake Lewis v. Entergy Mississippi, LLCS.D. MississippiUSA2025-09-03UnidentifiedOrder to show causeNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re: ValsartanD. New JerseyUSA2025-09-03ImpliedMotion to exclude Expert opinions deniedNone reportedSource (reason.com)
In re Whitehall Pharmacy LLCE.D. ArkansasUSA2025-09-03UnidentifiedOSC withdrawn and dismissed; no sanctions imposed; matter transmitted to Arkansas Office of Professional ConductNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Karen Tyler v Attorney General of CanadaFederal Court (Canada)Canada2025-09-03ChatGPTThe Court disregarded the erroneous (fabricated) citations and noted the undeclared use of AI increased respondents' work; costs of 1,260.00 were awarded to the Respondent in part for this reason.1Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Lockwood v. ICBCBC Civil Resolution TribunalCanada2025-09-03ImpliedArgument ignoredNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mark Khoury v Nira KooijSupreme Court of QueenslandAustralia2025-09-03impliedApplication dismissed1Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nixon v. Ken Ganley Ford WestN.D. OhioUSA2025-09-03ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Pete v. Houston Methodist HospitalE.D. TexasUSA2025-09-03UnidentifiedOrder to show causeNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Steven E. Hobbs, Sr. v. Igor Goncharko, et al. (1)N.D. IllinoisUSA2025-09-03impliedNo sanction imposed, but noted Rule 11 may apply to pro se litigants.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
XAI v XAH and another matterFamily CourtSingapore2025-09-03ChatGPTOrder to pay costs; Required written declaration of generative AI use1000 SGDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
April Ann Nelson v. Navient Solutions, LLC, et al.S.D. IowaUSA2025-09-04ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jason Stanford v. Behrooz P. Vida, et al.W.D. TexasUSA2025-09-04ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Re X Corp.BC Civil Resolution TribunalCanada2025-09-04UnidentifiedClaim for compensation dismissed due to false and misleading AI-assisted submissionsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Turner v. GarrelsCA IowaUSA2025-09-04ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Anthony C. Hill v. Workday, Inc. (1)N.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-09-05CoCounselOrder to circulate decision in law firm; CLENone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
B., V. E. v. C., B. R. Y.CA CórdobaArgentina2025-09-05ImpliedCounsel's Work not Counted for CostsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
CommNV vs UpriseNevada DCUSA2025-09-05ImpliedMonetary Penalty OR Order to volunteer and teach about AI or share their experience5000 USDSource (youtube.com)
Poole v. Walmart, Inc.N.D. IllinoisUSA2025-09-05ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Thompson v. Commissioner of Social Security AdministrationD. ArizonaUSA2025-09-05ImpliedPortions of the Opening Brief were strickenNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Brooks and Brooks Inc. v. Patel et al.DC MinnesotaUSA2025-09-08VLex FastcaseBriefs stricken; Bar Referral; Monetary Sanction.5000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nº 1001467-35.2024.5.02.0467 (ROT)Labour Court 2nd DistrictBrazil2025-09-08UnidentifiedMonetary Fine1 BRLCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ariel Mendones, et al. v. Cushman and Wakefield et alSC CaliforniaUSA2025-09-09UnidentifiedTerminating sanction: second amended complaint struck; entire action dismissed with prejudice.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Case No. 2024가단144734D. IncheonSouth Korea2025-09-09ImpliedNone reportedNo source on file
Rotibi v. RealPage, Inc.CA MarylandUSA2025-09-09ImpliedAllegations on AppealNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Shantell Robinson v. Oglala Sioux Tribe, et al.W.D. OklahomaUSA2025-09-09UnidentifiedPlaintiff's claims dismissed with prejudiceNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Teniah Tercero v. Sacramento Logistics, LLC, et al.E.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-09-09ImpliedMonetary sanction; Order to be server on client; State Bar notified1500 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Calvin Bradley v. Matthew Eichhorn, et al.S.D. OhioUSA2025-09-11ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. v. Dennis Michael PhilipsonW.D. TennesseeUSA2025-09-11UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Régie du bâtiment du Québec c. 9308-2469 Québec inc.Régie du bâtiment du QuébecCanada2025-09-11ChatGPTDisregarded AI-generated argumentsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
USA v. BrewerM.D. FloridaUSA2025-09-11ImpliedShow Cause OrderNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Helmold & Mariya (No 2)Family CourtAustralia2025-09-12UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
N.Z. et al. v. Fenix International Ltd. et al. (OnlyFans)C.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-09-12ChatGPTMonetary sanction; additional reporting and certification requirements; bar reerral13000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nicholas George DiCristina v. The Department of Employment Security, et al.CA IllinoisUSA2025-09-12ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Noland v. LandCA CaliforniaUSA2025-09-12UnidentifiedMonetary Sanction; State Bar notified; opinion to be served on client.10000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Yi-Sheng Fang, et al. v. Hechalou US LLC, et al.C.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-09-12UnidentifiedMonetary sanction; Order to notify State Bar and compliance declaration2418 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ezenwa Ebem v. Bondi et al.N.D. TexasUSA2025-09-15ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Facey v. Fisher, Liane et al.SC New YorkUSA2025-09-15ImpliedCosts Order; Disclosure ObligationsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Gabriel v. MarecoCA Buenos AiresArgentina2025-09-15ImpliedRecurso de apelación declarado desierto; costas al apelante; se notificará al letrado y al Colegio de Abogados. No se impusieron sanciones profesionales.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nga Huynh v. Joseph DesimoneCA CaliforniaUSA2025-09-15ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Agravo de Instrumento nº 5059805-76.2025.8.24.0000TJ San CatarinaBrazil2025-09-16ImpliedMonetary Fine1 BRLCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
BKA Holdings v. SamCA IllinoisUSA2025-09-16ImpliedPlaintiff awarded attorney fees and costs for spotting hallucinated authority1 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Fagan v. Barnhiser, Nanologix, et al.D. New JerseyUSA2025-09-16ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ana Cristina Mendes Sales v. Nemora Elizangela Leite da Silva de CastroTribunal de Justiça de Rondônia (TJRO)Brazil2025-09-17UnidentifiedMonetary Fine; Bar ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Howe v. NSW Department of EducationNSW Industrial Relations CommissionAustralia2025-09-17ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jeramiah Brown v. Fat Dough Incorp., doing business as Dominos PizzaN.D. New YorkUSA2025-09-17ChatGPTWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Latasha Hill v. Auto Club Family Insurance CompanyS.D. MississippiUSA2025-09-17ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Santree v. Eveangel HinesCA North CarolinaUSA2025-09-17ImpliedAppeal dismissed for lack of genuine argumentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Tsupko v. Kinetic Advantage, LLCS.D. IndianaUSA2025-09-17ImpliedAdmonishment and WarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Basko v. Civic Sherman LLCSC New YorkUSA2025-09-18UnidentifiedUpcoming SanctionNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Eric V. Mitchel II v. Stellantis Financial ServicesE.D. VirginiaUSA2025-09-18ImpliedWarningNone 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.