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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 16 of 29

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
Juandel Pena and Martina Ruiz v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.S.D. FloridaUSA—2026-02-19Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kosel Equity v. McGregorSC ConnecticutUSA—2026-02-19ChatGPTAllowed to refile briefNone reportedNo source on file
David Martin v. ODS Community Dental Insurance et al.D. OregonUSA—2026-02-18Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
EFD USA, INC., et al. v. Band Pro Film and Digital, Inc., et al.CA CaliforniaUSA—2026-02-18UnidentifiedMonetary Sanction900 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Fletcher v. Experian Information Solutions & Bridgecrest Credit CompanyCA Fifth CircuitUSA—2026-02-18UnidentifiedMonetary Sanction2500Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kendle Mardis v. Dealer Loyalty Protection, Inc., et al.S.D. OhioUSA—2026-02-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kennon v. AshleyD. KansasUSA—2026-02-18ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Matter of: Adapt Forward, LLCGAOUSA—2026-02-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Shaerica L. Walder v. Experian Information SolutionsE.D. TexasUSA—2026-02-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Alejandro Rios v. Puente Hills FordCA CaliforniaUSA—2026-02-17ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Doe 1, et al. v. Shirley Lai, et al.C.D. CaliforniaUSA—2026-02-17Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Greenberg v. First Bank, Inc.California SCUSA—2026-02-17ImpliedUpcoming SanctionNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re: Social Media Adolescent Addiction LitigationN.D. CaliforniaUSA—2026-02-17UnidentifiedCourt declined to exclude the expert based on the AI-generated/incorrect citations; issue reserved for cross-examination; motion to exclude denied.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
McDowell et al. v. TurpenD. Colorado (Bankruptcy)USA—2026-02-17Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nia Elan Davis v. American Airlines, et al.D. ArizonaUSA—2026-02-17Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc. v. All Season Power LLC, et al.C.D. CaliforniaUSA—2026-02-13UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedSource (reason.com)
G2 Ops, Inc.GAOUSA—2026-02-13ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re: Telexfree Securities LitigationD. MassachusettsUSA—2026-02-13ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Landmark Development Group, LLC v. Lonnie LuPardusCA KansasUSA—2026-02-13ImpliedArguments deemed waivedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Lindsey Newell v. The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, et al.S.D. FloridaUSA—2026-02-13Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Martha Liliana Picon-Diaz et al. v. Pamela J. Bondi10th Cir. CAUSA—2026-02-13ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Merz v. City of KalamaW.D. WashingtonUSA—2026-02-13Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nydia Rosario v. Liberty Mutual Personal Insurance CompanyE.D. PennsylvaniaUSA—2026-02-13ImpliedObligation to share decision with firmNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Andre Legarza v. Northern Star (Alaska), Inc.D. AlaskaUSA—2026-02-12Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
City of Dickinson v. HelgesonSC North DakotaUSA—2026-02-12ImpliedMonetary Sanction500 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
CVTEK, LLC (B-423943; B-423943.2)GAOUSA—2026-02-12Westlaw CoCounselWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Seifert v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC, et al.D. IdahoUSA—2026-02-12Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
TQJ, LLC v. Jennifer Esquivel et al.C.D. CaliforniaUSA—2026-02-12ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Virgil v. Experian Information Solutions, et al.S.D. IndianaUSA—2026-02-12ImpliedMagistrate recommended Monetary Sanction and Bar Referral1Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Flora Chumpitaz-Morales v. Pamela J. Bondi10th Cir. CAUSA—2026-02-11ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Keith Powell v. Employment Dep. & First Congregational Church of PortlandCA OregonUSA—2026-02-11UnidentifiedMonetary Sanction500 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Thomas Carl Dodds, Jr. v. Carrie Bridges10th Cir. CAUSA—2026-02-11ChatGPTWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
H.F. v. StateCC New YorkUSA—2026-02-10ImpliedBrief Partly Struck; WarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Labonte v. Bokf, et al.D. ColoradoUSA—2026-02-10ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Matter of ZarehSC New YorkUSA—2026-02-10ChatGPTRespondent publicly censuredNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Tabitha Alberti v. District of ColumbiaD. DCUSA—2026-02-10Unidentified—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
United States v. Clint Travis RodgersW.D. MissouriUSA—2026-02-10ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ave. Capital Group, LLC v. StrumSC New YorkUSA—2026-02-09ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Bettis v. GastonN.D. IllinoisUSA—2026-02-09ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Daniel James Cummins v. Moises BecerraE.D. CaliforniaUSA—2026-02-09ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kusmin L. Amarsingh v. Frontier Airlines, Inc.10th Cir. CAUSA—2026-02-09ChatGPTMonetary Sanction; Bar Referral1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nelson L. Bruce v. The United StatesD. South CarolinaUSA—2026-02-09ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Peter L. Clinco v. CommissionerUS Tax CourtUSA—2026-02-09ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
[Plaintiff] v. Webb Chevrolet, Inc., et al.CA IllinoisUSA—2026-02-09ImpliedOrder to show causeNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Valve Corporation v. Rothschild et al.W.D. WashingtonUSA—2026-02-09ImpliedOrder to show causeNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
David Angel Sifuentes, III v. Capital One10th Cir. CAUSA—2026-02-06Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mutugu v. KiarahoCA IndianaUSA—2026-02-06Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nonnie Berg v. United Airlines, Inc. (3)D. ColoradoUSA—2026-02-06UnidentifiedFiling restrictionNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Raul Gonzales Davila v. RoblenD. ConnecticutUSA—2026-02-06UnidentifiedCLENone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ravi Kadiyala v. Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing et al.N.D. IllinoisUSA—2026-02-06ImpliedWarningNone 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.