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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 21 of 29

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
United States v. Brian BoehmM.D. PennsylvaniaUSA—2025-12-03ImpliedOrdered disclosure of AI use and affidavit certifying accuracy of citations for future filingsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
De Ford, Bader, and Key v. James Koutoulas and LGBCoin, LTDM.D. FloridaUSA—2025-12-02ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re: Avi SchwalbD. Colorado (Bankruptcy)USA—2025-12-02ImpliedCourt rejected reliance on the citationNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jarrus et al. v. Governor of Michigan et al.E.D. MichiganUSA—2025-12-02ChatGPT PlusMonetary sanctions600Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Joshua Harris v. Pinnacle BankN.D. MississippiUSA—2025-12-02ImpliedWarningNone reportedNo source on file
Magee v. New Balance Athletics, Inc.E.D. ArkansasUSA—2025-12-02UnidentifiedBrief Stricken; Order to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ali Taj Bey v. Mark GlassM.D. FloridaUSA—2025-12-01ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Brick v. Gallatin County, et al.D. MontanaUSA—2025-12-01Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
John Doe v. James P. Ehrhard, Esq.S.D. New YorkUSA—2025-12-01ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kingdom of Sweden v. Samantha Ashhadi SolimanCA CaliforniaUSA—2025-12-01ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kingdom of Sweden v. [X]CA CaliforniaUSA—2025-12-01ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Lothamer Tax Resolution, Inc. v. Paul Kimmel (2)W.D. MichiganUSA—2025-12-01ImpliedMonetary SanctionNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Peiman Shayan v. Ebby ShakibCA CaliforniaUSA—2025-12-01ImpliedBrief struck; Monetary sanction; Bar Referral7500 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Cappucci v. Maupin, Cox & Legoy, LLPNevada DCUSA—2025-11-30Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Hanson v. Nest Home Lending, LLC et al.D. ColoradoUSA—2025-11-28UnidentifiedStruck Filing; Order for future filings to include certificate; Required contact with the Federal Pro Se ClinicNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Boyd v. Protestant Memorial Medical CenterS.D. IllinoisUSA—2025-11-26ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Tameer Peak v. Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, et al.S.D. New YorkUSA—2025-11-26ImpliedPlaintiff cautioned to disclose and verify any AI useNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
The Doc App, Inc. d/b/a My Florida Green v. Leafwell, Inc. (1)M.D. FloridaUSA—2025-11-26UnidentifiedCosts Order; CLE Order; Order to file Order in any future filing; Bar Referral1 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Brian Smith v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.N.D. MississippiUSA—2025-11-25ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Carlos Maturin v. T-Mobile USA, Inc.D. New MexicoUSA—2025-11-25ImpliedAdverse Costs Order8640 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re T.F., P.F., and S.S. Minor ChildrenCA OhioUSA—2025-11-25Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jane Doe v. Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.N.D. CaliforniaUSA—2025-11-25ImpliedShow Cause OrderNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jesse Andre v. Warden, FCI DanburyD. ConnecticutUSA—2025-11-25UnidentifiedAdmonishment; Motion stricken with prejudiceNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Sebastian Rako v. VMware LLC (1)N.D. CaliforniaUSA—2025-11-25ImpliedOrder to include a footnote reading 'Located through AI; Checked' for each future citationNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
South Central Ohio Job and Family Services v. Corey MasonCA OhioUSA—2025-11-25Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
David Morris Clayman v. Scott BessantS.D. FloridaUSA—2025-11-24UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re: Marguerite Latete KilpatrickS.D. Ohio (Bankruptcy)USA—2025-11-24Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
M.H. v. C.S.CA IndianaUSA—2025-11-24Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Pletcher v. Village of Libertyville Police Pension BoardAC IllinoisUSA—2025-11-24UnidentifiedPlaintiff's appellate brief stricken and appeal dismissedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Supplying Demand, LLC (Matter of)GAOUSA—2025-11-24ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Yakov Magdalasov v. ByteDance Inc., TikTok Inc., and Maria MalvarS.D. New YorkUSA—2025-11-24Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Zero Point MGMT v. Chase Bank/JP Morgan Chase Co.S.D. New YorkUSA—2025-11-24ImpliedNon-lawyer trustee barred from proceeding pro seNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Alexey Dubinin v. Varsenik PapazianS.D. FloridaUSA—2025-11-21UnidentifiedCosts Order; Bar Referral4030 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ege Kilinc v. PMMUE Eduservices Private Limited, et al.S.D. New YorkUSA—2025-11-21ImpliedOrder to file a sworn statement -03 listing accurate and improper citationsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Linda Oliver v. Christian DribuschN.D. New YorkUSA—2025-11-21ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Michael Izquierdo v. Wipro LimitedN.D. OhioUSA—2025-11-21ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Morris Gafni v. Rapid Foreclosure Refunds et al.SC New YorkUSA—2025-11-21ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nuvola, LLC v. WrightMinnesota DCUSA—2025-11-21UnidentifiedMonetary sanction; five educational presentations/CLE requirement; Bar referral1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Shields v. First FinancialTennesseeUSA—2025-11-21ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Buchanan v. Vuori, Inc.N.D. CaliforniaUSA—2025-11-20ChatGPT-4, OpenAI, Claude, Clear Brief, Lexis Nexis & WestlawMonetary Sanction; Referral to the Bar; Motions stricken without leave to refileNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Evans, et al. v. Robertson et al. (3)E.D. MichiganUSA—2025-11-20ImpliedMultiple filings stricken from the record; Revocation of online upload privilegesNone reportedSource (reason.com)
In re Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc., et al.M.D. Alabama (Bankruptcy)USA—2025-11-20UnidentifiedPublic Reprimand; Revocation of pro hac vice privileges; Order to Serve Order on Clients; Diffusion of Order to Counsel's BarsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Beason v. WheelerDC OklahomaUSA—2025-11-19ImpliedJudge acknowledged mistakeNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ekeocha v. U.S. Department of StateD. DCUSA—2025-11-19ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mareiorozyan v. Automobili Lamborghini America, LLCCalifornia SCUSA—2025-11-19ImpliedAdmonishment; WarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Y.S. v. John Doe et al.D. ColoradoUSA—2025-11-19ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re BryantM.D. North Carolina (Bankruptcy)USA—2025-11-18ImpliedShow Cause OrderNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jorge Paredes Guevara v. A&P Restaurant Corp., et al.S.D. New YorkUSA—2025-11-18Implied—None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kamia Nellum v. Credit Acceptance CorporationS.D. IndianaUSA—2025-11-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Medical Buyers Group LLC d/b/a Integrity v. Candice Pence, et al.M.D. GeorgiaUSA—2025-11-18ImpliedCost Order and Public Admonishment10000 USDCase 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.