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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
1,902
Courts covered
396
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.

1,295 cases match these filters · page 24 of 26

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
Carla Bender 4thdistrict Appellate Ct. v. Julian S.CA IllinoisUSA2025-08-04ImpliedMonetary sanctions imposed on attorney and report to disciplinary commission1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Tellez v. ProiettiiE.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-08-04ImpliedWarningNone reportedNo source on file
Thompson v. Nevada Secretary of StateNevada DCUSA2025-08-04ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Advani v. Appellate TermS.D. New YorkUSA2025-08-01ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
ByoPlanet International v. Johansson and GilstrapS.D. FloridaUSA2025-08-01ChatGPTCases dismissed without prejudice, attorney ordered to pay defendants' attorney fees, referred to Florida Bar.85567 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
J.D. v. Kern County DHSCA CaliforniaUSA2025-07-31ImpliedWarningNone reportedNo source on file
Lowery Wilkinson Lowery, LLC, et al. v. State of Illinois, et al.E.D. OklahomaUSA2025-07-31ImpliedSanctionsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mirage v. Costco Wholesale CorporationC.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-07-31ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Coronavirus Reporter Corporation v. Apple Inc.N.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-07-30ChatGPTSanctioned to repay opposing party's counsel fees1 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ligeri v. Amazon.com ServicesW.D. WashingtonUSA2025-07-30ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Rollins v. Premier Motorcar GalleryN.D. FloridaUSA2025-07-30ImpliedWarning (second)None reportedNo source on file
Axis Dynamics, Inc. v. Knox County, TennesseeE.D. TennesseeUSA2025-07-29ImpliedAdmonishment and WarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Damilola Obembe v. Droisys, Inc.OCAHOUSA2025-07-29UnidentifiedDismissal with prejudiceNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Happiness Idehen & Felix Ogieva v. Gloria Stoute-PhillipN.Y. Civil CourtUSA2025-07-29MS CopilotMonetary Sanction; referral to the Bar1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re: Ryan Lashon FordW.D. North Carolina (Bankruptcy)USA2025-07-29ImpliedContempt findings (on this and other grounds)11200 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Robbins v. Martin Law Firm, P.L.M.D. FloridaUSA2025-07-28No monetary sanctions imposed; warning issuedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Seither & Cherry Quad Cities v. Oakland AutomationE.D. MichiganUSA2025-07-28UnidentifiedOrder to pay opposing counsel's fees1485 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
BioneX, LLC B-423630GAOUSA2025-07-25ImpliedWarningNone reportedSource (gao.gov)
Malone-Bey v. Lauderdale County School BoardS.D. MississippiUSA2025-07-25ImpliedPlaintiff's motion denied; warning issued for future filingsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Pop Top Corp. v. Rakuten KoboN.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-07-25ImpliedWarningNone reportedSource (govinfo.gov)
Everett J. Prescott, Inc. v. Timothy J. BeallD. MaineUSA2025-07-24UnidentifiedThe court imposed a requirement for future filings to include a written representation of citation accuracy.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nunez v. American Airlines, Inc.S.D. FloridaUSA2025-07-24ImpliedRecom'tion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint with prejudiceNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Taft v. Thomas et al.HawaiiUSA2025-07-24Implied100 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In Re CorMedixD. New JerseyUSA2025-07-23ChatGPTOpinion withdrawn by judgeNone reportedNo source on file
Johnson v. DunnN.D. AlabamaUSA2025-07-23ChatGPTPublic reprimand, disqualification from the case, and referral to the BarNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Karina Elizondo vs. City of LaredoS.D. TexasUSA2025-07-23UnidentifiedMonetary sanction; mandatory CLE in ethics/legal technology2500 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Vita Law Offices v. Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P.S.D. FloridaUSA2025-07-23CopilotOrder to undergo CLENone reportedCourt order (CourtListener)
Victor Kholod v. Nationstar Mortgage LLCM.D. PennsylvaniaUSA2025-07-22ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Zajradhara v. NMCSupreme Court, Northern Mariana IslandsUSA2025-07-22ImpliedAppeal dismissed with prejudice; declared vexatious litigantNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re BoyCA IllinoisUSA2025-07-21UnidentifiedAttorney ordered to disgorge payment and pay monetary sanctions7925 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
McCarthy v. DEA3rd Cir. CAUSA2025-07-21UnidentifiedRelevant pleadings ignored; Order to show causeNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jackson Federation of Teachers, et al. v. Lynn FitchS.D. MississippiUSA2025-07-20PerplexityJudge withdrew the orderNone reportedNo source on file
Flycatcher v. Affable Avenue (1)S.D. New YorkUSA2025-07-18UnidentifiedDecision on sanctions reservedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re Marla C. MartinN.D. Illinois (Bankruptcy)USA2025-07-18ChatGPTSanction of $5,500 and mandatory AI education5500 USDSource (reason.com)
Myers v. StateSC ConnecticutUSA2025-07-18ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Augustin v. Formula 3 Brooklyn Inc.SC New YorkUSA2025-07-16UnidentifiedDefendants ordered to comply with AI rules; potential financial sanctions pending hearing.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Woodrow Jackson v. Auto-Owners Insurance CompanyM.D. GeorgiaUSA2025-07-14UnidentifiedMonetary sanction; CLE requirement; Adverse Costs Order1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kessler v. City of AtwaterE.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-07-11UnidentifiedOrder to show cause issued for potential sanctionsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Gurpreet Kaur v. Captain Joel DessoN.D. New YorkUSA2025-07-09Claude Sonnet 4Monetary and professional sanctions1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
in re: TurnerIowa Attorney Disciplinary BoardUSA2025-07-09ImpliedMotion strickenNone reportedSource (abajournal.com)
Francesco Santora v. Copyright Claims BoardCopyright Claims BoardUSA2025-07-08ImpliedBarred from pursuing claims before the BoardNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Coomer v. Lindell/MyPillow, Inc. (1)D. ColoradoUSA2025-07-07Co-Pilot, Westlaw’s AI, Gemini, Grok, Claude, ChatGPT, PerplexityMonetary Sanctions6000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re Eugene Ezra PerkinsD. Oregon (Bankruptcy)USA2025-07-07UnidentifiedCase dismissed; motion to alter or amend deniedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Wright Brothers Aero, Inc. B-423326.2GAOUSA2025-07-07UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedSource (gao.gov)
Matter of Sewell Properties TrustColorado Court of AppealsUSA2025-07-03ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Muhammad v. Gap Inc.S.D. OhioUSA2025-07-03ChatGPTOSCNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Sharita Hill v. State of OklahomaW.D. OklahomaUSA2025-07-03ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Angela and Theodore Chagnon v. Holly NelsonWyoming Ch.USA2025-07-02ImpliedOrder to show cause issued; potential striking of motionNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Benjamin Gamble v. Ho-Chunk Nation Election BoardHo-Chunk Nation Trial CourtUSA2025-06-30ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Crespo v. Tesla, Inc.S.D. FloridaUSA2025-06-30ImpliedPlaintiff required to apologize and pay attorney's fees921 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.