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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
1,898
Courts covered
393
Cases with a reported penalty
349
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.

1,898 cases match these filters · page 23 of 38

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Christina BuenzliCA CaliforniaUSA2025-12-18ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
M. [C] c/ CAF de la [Dpt CAF]TJ PérigueuxFrance2025-12-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Robert Lafayette v. Alex Abrami et alVermont SCUSA2025-12-18ImpliedAdverse Costs Order; Pre-Filing Injunction7361 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Wanyu Zhang v. National Public Radio, Inc.D. DCUSA2025-12-18UnidentifiedBrief struck; Adverse Costs Order1 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Wireless Investors LLC v. Semtech Incorporated, et al.D. ArizonaUSA2025-12-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Burlingame v. Argo Private Client Group, Ltd. et al.S.D. New YorkUSA2025-12-17ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Friend v. SerpaCA FloridaUSA2025-12-17ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Halpern v. Federal Reserve Bank of New York, et al.N.D. IllinoisUSA2025-12-17ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
L.A. Housing Outreach, LLC v. MedoffCA CaliforniaUSA2025-12-17ImpliedReply brief struck; monetary sanction; State Bar referral5070 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Russel Williams Home Services LLC v. Minleon International (USA) Limited LLC, et al.M.D. PennsylvaniaUSA2025-12-17ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Angelica E. Cruz et al. v. United States of AmericaC.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-12-16ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Dorsey v. JonesDelaware Ch.USA2025-12-16ImpliedOrder to certify future filings re: AINone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Holmes Family Trust v. Multnomah County AssessorOregon Tax CourtUSA2025-12-16ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re Ricardo Andres RomeuCA TexasUSA2025-12-16ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
McMillian v. Zimmer US, IncS.D. New YorkUSA2025-12-16UnidentifiedAdverse Costs Order9000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Michael Redwine v. Unum Life Insurance Company of AmericaW.D. VirginiaUSA2025-12-16UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Pakuza v Workers' Compensation RegulatorQueensland IRCAustralia2025-12-16ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
PRM Group, Inc. v. Paralegal Bootcamp LLCD. MarylandUSA2025-12-16ImpliedShow Cause OrderNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Taylor v. Prince George’s County, MarylandD. MarylandUSA2025-12-16ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Vicki Boomer v. Hospital Employees' Union and Interior Health AuthorityBritish Columbia LRBCanada2025-12-16ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Advokatnævnet – Sagsnr. 2025-1655AdvokatnævnetDenmark2025-12-15ImpliedFine10000Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Bégin-Létourneau c. Syndicat des spécialistes et professionnels d'Hydro-QuébecTATCanada2025-12-15ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Braica v. Frankowski (Anthony Braica v. Tom Frankowski)D. ConnecticutUSA2025-12-15ImpliedBriefs struck; warningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Christina Garcia v. Atwater Elementary Teachers AssociationCalifornia PERBUSA2025-12-15UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Harvey v. Torrent Leasing & U.S. BankD. NevadaUSA2025-12-15ChatGPTWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Howell Management Services, LLC v. Vashisht-RotaCA CaliforniaUSA2025-12-15UnidentifiedFine and adverse costs order64235 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Liza Gardner v. Sean Combs, et al.D. New JerseyUSA2025-12-15UnidentifiedMonetary fine; Bar Referral; Order to serve order to Client6000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Robert W. Williams, Sr. v. Assistant District Attorney John R. Canavan, et al.M.D. PennsylvaniaUSA2025-12-15UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Roll Q/25/0025Enterprise Court GhentBelgium2025-12-15ImpliedHearing on possible sanctionNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Sayali Kulkarni & Abhijit Kulkarni v. Merit Systems Protection BoardCA Federal CircuitUSA2025-12-15ImpliedAffirmed the Board; granted motions to strike the Kulkarnis' informal reply briefs containing the false citations/quotesNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
St-Roch c. Andritz Hydro Canada inc.TATCanada2025-12-15ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Tsafrir v. GoldbergSupreme CourtIsrael2025-12-14Implied3000 ILSCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Johnson / Estate of Fisher v. City of AnnapolisD. MarylandUSA2025-12-13Implied(Attorney was dismissed by its client)None reportedSource (reason.com)
A.M., F.A. c/ C.N.H y otrosCA Río NegroArgentina2025-12-12ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jordan v. Beskrone (In re Prehired LLC)D. Delaware (Bankruptcy)USA2025-12-12ImpliedSecond Amended Complaint dismissedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mr T De Carvalho Ferreira v Magic Life Limited & OrsEmployment Tribunals (Reading)UK2025-12-12UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Troy Allen Berg v. Mandi Marie WondraD. OregonUSA2025-12-12ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
McLain v. Board of County Commissioners of Sedgwick County, Kansas, et al.D. KansasUSA2025-12-11ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Preston House v. TH Foods, Inc.D. NevadaUSA2025-12-11ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Huseyin Turgut v The Minister of Citizenship and ImmigrationFederal Court (Canada)Canada2025-12-10ImpliedWithdrawal of arguments based on the disputed citationsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
James Fahey v. Wally’s Las Vegas, LLC, et al.D. NevadaUSA2025-12-10ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mr J Harrison v Mr D May t/a Leeds Gymnastics AcademyEmployment Tribunals (Leeds)UK2025-12-10ChatGPTTribunal awarded claimant a preparation time order of £2,178; payment stayed pending outcome of EAT appeal.2178 GBPCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Rivard v. Dept. of CorrectionsVermont SCUSA2025-12-10ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Russell v. MellsCA FloridaUSA2025-12-10UnidentifiedBar ReferralNone reportedSource (reason.com)
Sean Gottlieb v. Adtalem Global EducationN.D. IllinoisUSA2025-12-10ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Sharky’s Sports Bar, et al. v. Village of Mt. Morris, Illinois, et al.N.D. IllinoisUSA2025-12-10ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
South Side Area School District et. al v. Pennsylvania Human Relations CommissionCC PennsylvaniaUSA2025-12-10ImpliedNone reportedNo source on file
Christian Dusablon v. Hugh A. Gibbs and Union Logistics, LLCS.D. New YorkUSA2025-12-09ImpliedWarning; Order to Certify validity of future citationsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
D (A Child) (Recusal)Court of AppealUK2025-12-09UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Farooq v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police ForceSupreme Court (NSW)Australia2025-12-09UnidentifiedAdverse Costs OrderNone 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.