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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
1,897
Courts covered
393
Cases with a reported penalty
348
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.

1,897 cases match these filters · page 9 of 38

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
REDACTED v. United States Citizenship and Immigration ServicesD. OregonUSA2026-05-19ImpliedAllowed to correct filingNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Sentinel Community Services Pty Ltd v Clark ChesaitesNSW Personal Injury CommissionAustralia2026-05-19UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Syreeta LaShawn McNeal v. Vera L. Calvin, et al.E.D. MissouriUSA2026-05-19ImpliedOrder to provide certification with every future filingNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Estate of ClaxtonCA ArizonaUSA2026-05-18ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Golden Sphinx Limited v ItkinRoyal Court (Jersey)UK2026-05-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Harris v. St. Peter Investors, LLC et al.D. MinnesottaUSA2026-05-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Herbert Brooks v. Lowes Home Centers LLCW.D. LouisianaUSA2026-05-18ImpliedMonetary Sanction; CLE1000 USDSource (reason.com)
Requerimiento de la FNE contra Terminal Pacífico Sur S.A. y otrasLibre Competencia TribunalChile2026-05-18ImpliedMonetary SanctionNone reportedNo source on file
Bank of America v. MappM.D. North CarolinaUSA2026-05-15ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Brock et al. v. Hamilton County JFS Children Services et al.S.D. OhioUSA2026-05-15ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Leung v Omnia Inclusive Employment Solutions LtdFederal CourtAustralia2026-05-15ChatGPTNo sanctionsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mercado E Açougue Sao Lucas Eireli v Pluxee Beneficios BrasilTJ ParanaBrazil2026-05-15ImpliedMonetary Fine; Bar Referral1 BRLCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nikko D’Ambrosio v. Meta Platforms Inc.7th Cir. CAUSA2026-05-15ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In the Matter of Janelle Melissa Lewis, an attorney and counselor-at-lawApp. Div. 1st Dept (NY)USA2026-05-14ImpliedMonetary Sanction; Bar Suspension1500 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Oscar Danilo Montealto Garcia v. Todd Lyons, et al.C.D. CaliforniaUSA2026-05-14ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Stringer v. White Cap Supply Holdings, LLCM.D. FloridaUSA2026-05-14ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
ООО «Точка опоры» v. ООО «ЦСС»West Siberian District ACRussian Federation2026-05-14ImpliedMonetary Fine50000Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Christopher Gleason v. Julie MarcusCA Florida (2d)USA2026-05-13ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Henri Giovani Morales Jimenez v. Christopher ShanahanE.D. New YorkUSA2026-05-13ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
In re: Latasha Transrina KebeS.D. FloridaUSA2026-05-13ImpliedMonetary Sanction2232 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jane Doe 1, et al. v. Mount Saint Mary High School CorporationW.D. OklahomaUSA2026-05-13UnidentifiedPublic reprimand; Notice to client; Bar Self-ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jones v. Department of the ArmyFed. Cir.USA2026-05-13ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Joseph Guy v. AFGEN.D. CaliforniaUSA2026-05-13ClaudeOrder to ExplainNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
World Kuk Sool Association, Inc v Alex PaulIPOUK2026-05-13ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Gully v VargheseSC New YorkUSA2026-05-12ImpliedBrief struckNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
J. T. c. Société de l'assurance automobile du QuébecQC TAQCanada2026-05-12ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Jacobs v. TimberlakeCA Louisiana (5d)USA2026-05-12ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Pyle v. Glenn County Sheriff's DepartmentE.D. CaliforniaUSA2026-05-12ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Sentenza n. 1352/2026Corte d'Appello BolognaItaly2026-05-12UnidentifiedMonetary Fine; Bar Referral5000 EURCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Zena L. Powell v. The Borough of BergenfieldD. New JerseyUSA2026-05-12ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
DeVore v. McCombieN.D. IllinoisUSA2026-05-11ImpliedOrder to ExplainNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Dorothea Bell v. Kelly BellSC PennsylvaniaUSA2026-05-11ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Order F26-38 – City of VancouverOIPC BCCanada2026-05-11ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Taiujuan Burches v. Equifax Information Services, LLC, et al.E.D. LousianaUSA2026-05-11ImpliedMonetary Sanction500 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
William Louis Armstrong, III v. City of MilwaukeeE.D. WisconsinUSA2026-05-11ImpliedCourt granted motion to file corrected reply brief, found no prejudiceNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Applications by BGIS Pty LtdFair Work CommissionAustralia2026-05-08ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Broyles v. McNealCA GeorgiaUSA2026-05-08ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Gussen v Swinburne University of TechnologyFederal CourtAustralia2026-05-08UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kyne v. EhimaSC ConnecticutUSA2026-05-08ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Nº 0143435-40.2025.8.16.0000TJ ParanaBrazil2026-05-08ImpliedMonetary Fine; Bar Referral3675 BRLCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Samson v. ChartrandConseil de Discipline des OpticiensCanada2026-05-08None reportedSource (courtready.ca)
Secretary, Department of Communities and Justice v Burton (No 5)NSW SCAustralia2026-05-08ImpliedAdmonishmentNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Coomer v. Lindell/MyPillow, Inc. (2)D. ColoradoUSA2026-05-07UnidentifiedMonetary Order5000 USDSource (reason.com)
Danielle L. Neri v. Board of Education for Albuquerque Public SchoolsD. New MexicoUSA2026-05-07Centient AIWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Eric Tobler v. Stephen Tobler, et al.E.D. MichiganUSA2026-05-07ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Joshua Harris v. Pinnacle Bank (2)N.D. MississippiUSA2026-05-07UnidentifiedCase dismissed with prejudice as sanctionNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kristina Crist v. Roy Chris West, et al.W.D. OklahomaUSA2026-05-07UnidentifiedPublic reprimand; Notice to client; Monetary Sanction250 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Marriage of NashCA ColoradoUSA2026-05-07ImpliedMonetary Sanction affirmed1665 USDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
O'Bryan & Anor v Strod60 Pty Ltd (No 2) [2026] VBAB 33Victoria BABAustralia2026-05-07ImpliedAdmonishment; Taken into account for adverse Cost Order1 AUDCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Song Dow Lee, et al. v. HSBC Bank USA, National Association, et al.C.D. CaliforniaUSA2026-05-07ImpliedOrder to Show CauseNone 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.