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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 25 of 38

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
Peiman Shayan v. Ebby ShakibCA CaliforniaUSA2025-12-01ImpliedBrief struck; Monetary sanction; Bar Referral7500 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Unknown criminal caseCeutaSpain2025-12-01ImpliedNone reportedNo source on file
Wang, Fengxi (Re)Ontario SCJCanada2025-12-01ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Cappucci v. Maupin, Cox & Legoy, LLPNevada DCUSA2025-11-30ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Chan v. British ColumbiaCA British ColumbiaCanada2025-11-28ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Elías Axel Roberto Rafael s/ Abuso sexual con acceso carnalCSJ de TucumánArgentina2025-11-28ImpliedAttorney disqualified; Bar referralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Hanson v. Nest Home Lending, LLC et al.D. ColoradoUSA2025-11-28UnidentifiedStruck Filing; Order for future filings to include certificate; Required contact with the Federal Pro Se ClinicNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mertz & Mertz (No 3)Family CourtAustralia2025-11-28UnidentifiedCosts Order; Bar Referrals10000 AUDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Obermann v. Spring Financial Inc.BC CRTCanada2025-11-28ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
PL v Minister of Employment and Social DevelopmentSocial Security TribunalCanada2025-11-28ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Silvio Xavier dos Santos v. Estado de Minas GeraisTJ Minas GeraisBrazil2025-11-27UnidentifiedBar ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Boyd v. Protestant Memorial Medical CenterS.D. IllinoisUSA2025-11-26ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re Robert GirouxCS QuébecCanada2025-11-26ImpliedCurrently pending appealNone reportedNo source on file
Lessard c. LonguépéeQuébecCanada2025-11-26ChatGPTWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Tameer Peak v. Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, et al.S.D. New YorkUSA2025-11-26ImpliedPlaintiff 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. FloridaUSA2025-11-26UnidentifiedCosts 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. MississippiUSA2025-11-25ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Carlos Maturin v. T-Mobile USA, Inc.D. New MexicoUSA2025-11-25ImpliedAdverse Costs Order8640 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re T.F., P.F., and S.S. Minor ChildrenCA OhioUSA2025-11-25ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jane Doe v. Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.N.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-11-25ImpliedShow Cause OrderNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jesse Andre v. Warden, FCI DanburyD. ConnecticutUSA2025-11-25UnidentifiedAdmonishment; Motion stricken with prejudiceNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Sebastian Rako v. VMware LLC (1)N.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-11-25ImpliedOrder 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 OhioUSA2025-11-25ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
David Morris Clayman v. Scott BessantS.D. FloridaUSA2025-11-24UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re: Marguerite Latete KilpatrickS.D. Ohio (Bankruptcy)USA2025-11-24ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
M.H. v. C.S.CA IndianaUSA2025-11-24ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Oxford Hotel Investments Ltd v Great Yarmouth Borough CouncilUpper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)UK2025-11-24UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Pletcher v. Village of Libertyville Police Pension BoardAC IllinoisUSA2025-11-24UnidentifiedPlaintiff's appellate brief stricken and appeal dismissedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Re WalkerSC VictoriaAustralia2025-11-24CourtAid; ChatGPTReprimandNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Supplying Demand, LLC (Matter of)GAOUSA2025-11-24ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Yakov Magdalasov v. ByteDance Inc., TikTok Inc., and Maria MalvarS.D. New YorkUSA2025-11-24ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Zero Point MGMT v. Chase Bank/JP Morgan Chase Co.S.D. New YorkUSA2025-11-24ImpliedNon-lawyer trustee barred from proceeding pro seNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Alexey Dubinin v. Varsenik PapazianS.D. FloridaUSA2025-11-21UnidentifiedCosts Order; Bar Referral4030 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ege Kilinc v. PMMUE Eduservices Private Limited, et al.S.D. New YorkUSA2025-11-21ImpliedOrder 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 YorkUSA2025-11-21ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mark Jennings v NatWest Group PLCSheriff Appeal CourtUK2025-11-21ChatGPTNone reportedSource (naturalandartificiallaw.com)
Michael Izquierdo v. Wipro LimitedN.D. OhioUSA2025-11-21ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Morris Gafni v. Rapid Foreclosure Refunds et al.SC New YorkUSA2025-11-21ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nuvola, LLC v. WrightMinnesota DCUSA2025-11-21UnidentifiedMonetary sanction; five educational presentations/CLE requirement; Bar referral1000 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Shields v. First FinancialTennesseeUSA2025-11-21ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Syndicat des travailleuses et travailleurs c. Centre L’Autre Maison inc.Tribunal d'arbitrage (Québec)Canada2025-11-21ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Walker v. Collingwood General and Marine HospitalHuman Rights Tribunal of OntarioCanada2025-11-21ImpliedRequest for Reconsideration deniedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Buchanan v. Vuori, Inc.N.D. CaliforniaUSA2025-11-20ChatGPT-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. MichiganUSA2025-11-20ImpliedMultiple 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)USA2025-11-20UnidentifiedPublic 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)
R v WallaceKB New BrunswickCanada2025-11-20ImpliedGuiltyNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
RR v. Fraser Health Authority and others (No.3)British Columbia HRTCanada2025-11-20ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Senat für Familiensachen, 17 WF 144/25KG BerlinGermany2025-11-20ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
0997510 BC Ltd. v. Area 15, 2025 BCPAAB 20252585BCPAABCanada2025-11-19UnidentifiedAppellant withdrew the unverifiable case references; the Board excluded all portions of the submission relying on the fabricated cases from the evidentiary record and issued a caution; no costs or professional sanctions were imposed.None reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
0997510 BC Ltd. v. Area 15BC PAABCanada2025-11-19UnidentifiedBrief partly struck; WarningNone 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.