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288 decisions and docket orders, 2014 to 2026, in which a court addressed authority that did not exist. Each record carries the court, the date, the docket, the court's own words on the fabricated citations, and the facts the text states. Nothing is summarized; the quotations are verbatim and every one links its source.

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Jackson Fed of Tchr v. Fitch No. 25-604965th Cir.Federalstriking a filingCourtListener
In the Matter of v. Cetta No. 25-1831Iowa Ct. App.Iowaa self-represented partyCourtListener
Christian v. Brunner No. 3:25-cv-02992S.D. Cal.CaliforniaClaude, dismissal, sanctionsCourtListener
ARTURO MEANA ALVAREZ No. 24-03568Bankr. D.P.R.Puerto RicoClaude, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
King v. AT&T Corp No. 2:25-cv-02270W.D. Wash.Washingtona warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11CourtListener
Kid International v. City National Bank of No. 4D2025-2599Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, attorney's fees or costs, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Daniel Nicodemus David Ray v. Ryan Raynee Lynn Fariss No. 25-1666Iowa Ct. App.Iowaa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Washington v. Justice No. 2D2025-2678Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridadismissal, a self-represented party, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Shannon v. Shannon No. S-25-546Neb.Nebraskaa referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, attorney's fees or costs, a self-represented partyCourtListener
In the Matter of v. Larry PorterArk.Arkansasa self-represented party, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Advocate Health Care Network v. Specworks Inc. No. 1:25-cv-02419N.D. Ill.Illinoisdismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Nantongo v. Nationwide Mortgage Bankers Inc No. 1:22-cv-04974E.D.N.YNew Yorka warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, attorney's fees or costs, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Rhyu v. Frost No. 1-25-2257Ill. App. Ct.Illinoisa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Garcia v. City of Monte Vista No. 1:25-cv-00769D. Colo.ColoradoChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, Harvey, a warning or admonitionCourtListener
The Doc App v. Leafwell No. 2:25-cv-00838M.D. Fla.Floridaa referral to a bar or disciplinary body, continuing legal education, dismissal, attorney's fees or costsCourtListener
Rosario Aguilar v. The Crawford Group No. 1:25-cv-12395D. Mass.Massachusettsa warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, continuing legal education, dismissalCourtListener
Ex Parte Bradley Thomas v. the State of Texas No. 02-26-00039-CRTex. App.-Fort WorthTexasChatGPT, dismissal, a self-represented party, striking a filingCourtListener
Clark v. Social Security No. 2:25-cv-11554E.D. Mich.Michigana warning or admonition, continuing legal education, a self-represented party, Rule 11CourtListener
Sean Ryan v. Alina Perez No. 3D2025-1254Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa self-represented party, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
R. M. v. Mohr No. A188092Or. Ct. App.Oregona self-represented party, sanctions, an order to show cause, striking a filingCourtListener
Eric Posey v. Summer Bushnell No. 52072IdahoIdahodismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Lorie Jean Lisandrillo v. Renee Palozzi No. 4D2026-2262Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, attorney's fees or costsCourtListener
VIRGIL v. EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS INC No. 1:25-cv-01641S.D. Ind.Indianaa warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, Rule 11CourtListener
Southland Homes v. Lam No. JAD26-04Cal. Ct. App.CaliforniaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Carroll v. Vivid Seats LLC No. 3:25-cv-02904N.D. Tex.Texasa warning or admonition, a certification about AI use, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Douglas v. Deutsche Bank National Trust No. 24-CV-1099D.C.District of ColumbiaChatGPT, a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissalCourtListener
Cole v. Amain.com No. 4:25-cv-04217C.D. Ill.IllinoisChatGPT, a warning or admonition, dismissal, attorney's fees or costsCourtListener
Gentry v. Thompson No. 2:25-cv-01260E.D. La.LouisianaChatGPT, a warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Panches Bando No. 26-22418Bankr. S.D.N.Y.New Yorka warning or admonition, attorney's fees or costs, sanctionsCourtListener
Johnson v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC No. 1:25-cv-00855D. MarylandMarylandChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a warning or admonition, dismissalCourtListener
Capital Standard v. US Bank National Association No. 2D2024-1392Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, a certification about AI use, continuing legal educationCourtListener
Kaspryak v. Stadarskyy No. 2781 EDA 2025Pa. Super. Ct.Pennsylvaniadismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Brett Thomas Wilkinson v. Lacey Schmelzer No. 25-0799Iowa Ct. App.Iowaa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
LeDoux v. Outliers Inc No. 3:24-cv-05808W.D. Wash.WashingtonChatGPT, Claude, dismissal, Rule 11CourtListener
Boettcher v. Boettcher No. 1 CA-SA 26-0121Ariz. Ct. App.Arizonadismissal, sanctionsCourtListener
Rose v. Arts Bonita No. 2:26-cv-00484M.D. Fla.FloridaChatGPT, Claude, a warning or admonition, dismissalCourtListener
Chapman v. City of Priceville No. 5:26-cv-00084N.D. Ala.AlabamaGoogle (search or AI overview), a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissalCourtListener
Commodity Futures Trading Commission v. Oasis International Group No. 8:19-cv-00886M.D. Fla.Floridaa warning or admonition, dismissal, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
MOSenecaManufacturer v. MSHR No. 25-13498th Cir.Federaldismissal, an order to show causeCourtListener
Hack v. Preston No. 4:25-cv-00096D. UtahUtahChatGPT, dismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11CourtListener
Lewis v. Entergy Mississippi No. 3:25-cv-00323S.D. Miss.MississippiRule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
San Antonio Independent School v. Laura Becerra No. 04-25-00724-CVTex. App.-San AntonioTexasa warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, striking a filingCourtListener
In re: Booker No. 3:25-cv-01205D. Conn.ConnecticutChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, Perplexity, a warning or admonitionCourtListener
TOV Realty v. Suarez No. SC21183Conn.ConnecticutChatGPT, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, continuing legal education, Rule 11CourtListener
Matter of Mendel S. v. Faigy S. No. File No. 186725N.Y. Fam. Ct., Kings Cty.New Yorkfabricated authorityCourtListener
Harris v. Bank of America No. 3:25-cv-00328N.D. Miss.Mississippidismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Scott v. Illinois Human Rights Comm'n No. 1-25-1462Ill. App. Ct.IllinoisChatGPT, a warning or admonition, continuing legal education, dismissalCourtListener
Ponder v. BCG Equities No. 2:25-cv-13474E.D. Mich.Michigana warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11CourtListener
Lichfield v. Kubler No. 25-413510th Cir.Federala referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, attorney's fees or costs, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Cecilia Sherwin v. State of Iowa No. 25-0992Iowa Ct. App.IowaChatGPT, a certification about AI use, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Daghra v. Hinkley No. 1:26-cv-01429W.D. Mich.Michigandismissal, a self-represented party, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
dineen/shibata v. Kotchka No. 1 CA-CV 25-0606 PBAriz. Ct. App.Arizonadismissal, a self-represented party, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Estate of Lane Caviness v. Atlas Air No. 24-1103311th Cir.Federala warning or admonition, dismissal, sanctionsCourtListener
Marion Parnell v. Florida Department of Corrections No. 25-1116611th Cir.Federalsanctions, striking a filingCourtListener
Juneau Group v. Vendera Management No. 25-202585th Cir.Federaldismissal, attorney's fees or costs, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
TPLogix v. 370 Cartons of 100 No. 1:25-cv-07098S.D.N.Y.New Yorkdismissal, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Lawtone-Bowles v. Purdue University Global No. 4:26-cv-00028N.D. Ind.IndianaChatGPT, a warning or admonition, dismissal, sanctionsCourtListener
Patel v. Patel No. 4:24-cv-00053W.D. Ky.Kentuckya warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Kevin Leiske v. Robert Gregory Kidd No. 2025-0426-CDW (LWW)Del. Ch.Delawarea warning or admonition, Rule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Jimenez-Fogarty v. Fogarty No. 1:24-cv-08705S.D.N.Y.New YorkChatGPT, CoCounsel, a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary bodyCourtListener
MARKI REVEND v. TREEFA AZIZ No. 1:24-cv-00278D.D.C.District of ColumbiaRule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Morgan v. Jones No. C-250217Ohio Ct. App.Ohioa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Austin Paris v. Alexandra Paris No. 02-25-00235-CVTex. App.-Fort WorthTexasa warning or admonition, a self-represented partyCourtListener
WHITFIELD v. PRIME AGENCY No. 2:26-cv-00327E.D. Pa.Pennsylvaniacontinuing legal education, attorney's fees or costs, a self-represented party, Rule 11CourtListener
Joyce Barber v. Lawrence J Morawa Md No. 374773Mich. Ct. App.Michigana warning or admonition, dismissal, attorney's fees or costs, Rule 11CourtListener
Mercante v. Tarzia No. 1:24-cv-08471E.D.N.YNew YorkClaude, Westlaw AI, a warning or admonition, attorney's fees or costsCourtListener
Jon Hansford Holstein v. Lacey Lawana Holstein No. 25A-DC-02767Ind. Ct. App.Indianaa warning or admonition, a certification about AI use, dismissal, Rule 11CourtListener
C.D. v. MORANTE No. 2:25-cv-18718D.N.J.New Jerseydismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Quinteros v. Harbor Distributing No. A174202Cal. Ct. App.CaliforniaChatGPT, Lexis+ AI, a warning or admonition, dismissalCourtListener
State of Iowa ex v. Mynesia A. Anderson No. 25-1022Iowa Ct. App.Iowadismissal, a self-represented party, striking a filingCourtListener
HENRY COUNTY SCHOOLS v. TYROME DORNELL GRANT No. A26A0698Ga. Ct. App.Georgiaa warning or admonition, dismissal, sanctionsCourtListener
Helsabo v. United States Citizenship No. 3:24-cv-02135D. Or.Oregona warning or admonition, attorney's fees or costsCourtListener
Withers v. City of Aberdeen No. 1:24-cv-00218N.D. Miss.MississippiChatGPT, Google (search or AI overview), Grok, a referral to a bar or disciplinary bodyCourtListener
Shani Washington v. Jermel Washington No. A26A0506Ga. Ct. App.Georgiadismissal, a self-represented party, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Lnu v. Blanche No. 24-47909th Cir.Federala warning or admonition, dismissal, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Reaves Law Firm v. Baker No. 2:25-cv-02623W.D. Tenn.Tennesseea warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, Rule 11CourtListener
El Bitar v. Wamsley No. 2:26-cv-00919W.D. Wash.WashingtonGemini / Bard, Rule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule No. SC2026-0673Fla.Floridaa certification about AI use, dismissal, sanctions, striking a filingCourtListener
STATE OF OKLAHOMA ex v. REEVES No. SCBDOkla.Oklahomafabricated authorityCourtListener
Robert Hinton Avery W v. Danielle Beauzil No. 4D2026-0921Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Robert Hinton Avery W v. Danielle Beauzil No. 4D2026-0406Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Eclectic Synergy v. Mona Seredin No. 4D2026-0781Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Guo v. Meade Motorcars No. S-25-035Ohio Ct. App.Ohiodismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Hodges v. McGough Enterprises LLC No. 7:23-cv-05016S.D.N.Y.New Yorka warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
MAXWELL v. MICHAEL No. 1:24-cv-01365S.D. Ind.Indianaa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11CourtListener
Kings Roofing Nwfl v. Fusion Works Construction No. 6D2025-1251Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Fuselier v. RisCassi No. 1:25-cv-00268S.D. Miss.Mississippia warning or admonition, Rule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Shaker Hts. v. Thompson No. 115785Ohio Ct. App.Ohioa warning or admonition, a self-represented party, striking a filingCourtListener
Xiong v. Wofford No. 1:25-cv-02004E.D. Cal.CaliforniaChatGPT, a warning or admonition, dismissal, sanctionsCourtListener
Cheryl Hileman v. West Penn Allegheny Health No. 25-14593rd Cir.FederalChatGPT, Westlaw AI, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
DAVIS v. MARION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT No. 1:24-cv-01918S.D. Ind.IndianaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary bodyCourtListener
Burches v. Equifax Information Services No. 2:25-cv-00804E.D. La.LouisianaGemini / Bard, a warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Matter of Lewis No. Motion No. 2026-01135|Case No. 2026-00170|N.Y. App. Div.New Yorkfabricated authorityCourtListener
Randall v. State of Oregon No. 2:24-cv-02171D. Or.Oregonsanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Gleason v. Marcus No. 2D2024-2688Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Braun v. Day No. 1:23-cv-16856N.D. Ill.IllinoisChatGPT, CoCounsel, Google (search or AI overview), a warning or admonitionCourtListener
O'Neill v. The Antihero Podcast No. 7:25-cv-10786S.D.N.Y.New Yorka warning or admonition, dismissal, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Gregoire v. Board of Trustees of No. 3:25-cv-02150N.D. Cal.Californiaa warning or admonition, a certification about AI use, continuing legal education, dismissalCourtListener
Payne v. State No. S26A0459Ga.Georgiaa warning or admonition, continuing legal education, sanctionsCourtListener
Eliott Williamson v. TransUnion LLC No. 25-1304511th Cir.Federala warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Smith v. Verra Mobility Corporation No. 8:25-cv-02300M.D. Fla.FloridaChatGPT, a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissalCourtListener
Superb Motors Inc. v. Deo No. 2:23-cv-06188E.D.N.YNew YorkGoogle (search or AI overview), a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Tekoma Chaney v. Transdev Services Inc. No. 2:24-cv-10761C.D. Cal.Californiaa referral to a bar or disciplinary body, a certification about AI use, dismissal, sanctionsCourtListener
Laurie Ibach v. Bruce Stewart No. SC-2025-0106Ala.Alabamaa referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, attorney's fees or costs, sanctionsCourtListener
Joann Crawford v. Buffalo Creek Properties No. 03-24-00260-CVTex. App.-AustinTexasdismissal, a self-represented party, striking a filingCourtListener
In Re Paula M. v. the State of Texas No. 01-26-00319-CVTex. App.-Houston [1st Dist.]Texasa certification about AI use, striking a filingCourtListener
Williams v. Honl No. A186656Or. Ct. App.OregonCoCounsel, a certification about AI use, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
In Re: María v. Irizarry CentenoAnissa M. Bonilla No. AB-2025-0232Supreme Court of Puerto RicoPuerto RicoChatGPT, a certification about AI use, dismissal, Rule 11CourtListener
Hariri v. Williams No. 3:25-cv-00237W.D.N.C.North Carolinaa warning or admonition, dismissal, sanctionsCourtListener
Essandoh v. Capital One Bank NA No. 4:25-cv-00746E.D. Tex.Texasa warning or admonition, a certification about AI use, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
United Casualty & Surety v. Ravenwood Energy Partners No. 1:25-cv-03123D. Colo.Coloradoa certification about AI use, a self-represented party, striking a filingCourtListener
Bruno Roberto Rodriguez v. Kathryn Louise Rodriguez No. 6D2025-3086Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Wilkes v. Canyons School District No. 2:25-cv-00218D. UtahUtaha warning or admonition, continuing legal education, dismissal, sanctionsCourtListener
Chinedu Obi v. Cook County No. 1:25-cv-03096N.D. Ill.Illinoisdismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Michaelis v. Wilmington Sav. Fund Socy. No. Index No. 2023-50982N.Y. Sup. Ct., Dutchess Cty.New Yorkfabricated authorityCourtListener
United States v. John Farris No. 25-56236th Cir.FederalCoCounsel, an order to show causeCourtListener
In the Interest of W.G., Minor No. 25-1916Iowa Ct. App.IowaPerplexity, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Patrick Hrdlichka v. Samantha BengstonArk. Ct. App.ArkansasChatGPT, a certification about AI use, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Montes v. Suns Legacy Partners LLC No. 2:25-cv-01295D. Ariz.ArizonaChatGPT, a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, a certification about AI useCourtListener
Bryan v. Child Support Enforcement Agency No. SCPW-26-0000169Haw.Hawaiia warning or admonition, Rule 11, sanctions, striking a filingCourtListener
Stephen McCarthy v. DEA No. 24-27043rd Cir.FederalChatGPT, a warning or admonition, dismissal, sanctionsCourtListener
Curry v. Capital One Auto Finance No. 5:25-cv-00164E.D.N.C.North CarolinaHarvey, a warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Elilton Alves Gouveia v. Meridian Financial Investments No. 4D2025-0843Fla. Dist. Ct. App.FloridaChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini / Bard, a warning or admonitionCourtListener
State v. Coleman No. 2024-A-0040Ohio Ct. App.OhioChatGPT, a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, continuing legal educationCourtListener
Prososki v. Regan No. S-25-295Neb.Nebraskaa referral to a bar or disciplinary body, a certification about AI use, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Melissa Elizabeth Harrell Hessert v. Gary Bell Hessert No. 6D2026-0121Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Doiban v. OLCC No. A181982Or. Ct. App.OregonWestlaw AI, a certification about AI use, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
State National Insurance Company v. Treadwell No. 2:24-cv-01424N.D. Ala.Alabamasanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Domestic Partnership of Campos & Munoz No. D085584MCal. Ct. App.Californiadismissal, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Swarovski Aktiengesellschaft v. The Partnerships No. 1:26-cv-01352N.D. Ill.Illinoissanctions, striking a filingCourtListener
Samantha Roussell v. the Bank of New No. 4D2025-1309Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Cartagena v. Dixon No. 1:25-cv-03552S.D.N.Y.New YorkChatGPT, Google (search or AI overview), a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary bodyCourtListener
Everett B. Slay v. Stacie D. Ross No. A25A2100Ga. Ct. App.GeorgiasanctionsCourtListener
M7 Industria e Comercio v. U.S. Structural Plywood Integrity No. 1:25-cv-04568S.D.N.Y.New Yorkfabricated authorityCourtListener
Kattom v. Bondi No. 1:25-cv-01497W.D. La.LouisianaChatGPT, Rule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
TV Tokyo Corporation v. The Individuals No. 1:24-cv-08964N.D. Ill.Illinoisa warning or admonition, Rule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
In re Domestic Partnership of Campos No. D085584Cal. Ct. App.Californiadismissal, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Byoplanet International v. Knecht No. 0:25-cv-60646S.D. Fla.FloridaChatGPT, Claude, CoCounsel, CopilotCourtListener
Volker v. Nygaard No. No. 20250309N.D.North Dakotaa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11CourtListener
Estate of Khallid Muhammad v. Tupac Shakur Estate No. 2:25-cv-02540C.D. Cal.Californiasanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Straub v. Henderson No. 2D2025-1787Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridadismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Kettering Adventist Healthcare v. Collier No. 3:25-cv-00273S.D. OhioOhioa warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Lucas v. Wells Fargo Bank No. 3:25-cv-01015W.D.N.C.North CarolinaChatGPT, Google (search or AI overview), a warning or admonition, a certification about AI useCourtListener
Jackson v. BOK Financial Corporation No. 4:25-cv-00297N.D. Okla.Oklahomaa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11CourtListener
Fletcher v. Experian Info Solutions No. 25-200865th Cir.FederalChatGPT, CoCounsel, Google (search or AI overview), a warning or admonitionCourtListener
City of Dickinson v. Helgeson No. No. 20250340N.D.North Dakotadismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Powell v. Employment Dept. No. A185894Or. Ct. App.Oregondismissal, a self-represented party, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Cummins v. Becerra No. 1:25-cv-01853E.D. Cal.Californiadismissal, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Berg v. United Airlines No. 1:23-cv-01766D. Colo.Coloradoa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Arkansas Department of Human v. April WardArk.ArkansasCopilot, Rule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Button v. McCawley No. 0:24-cv-60911S.D. Fla.Floridaa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11CourtListener
Lexos Media IP v. Overstock.Com No. 2:22-cv-02324D. Kan.KansasChatGPT, a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, continuing legal educationCourtListener
Melissa Wilcox v. Matthew A. Gingrich No. 25A-PL-01157Ind. Ct. App.Indianaa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Adeeb v. Roxtec No. 8:25-cv-02571M.D. Fla.Floridadismissal, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
United States Securities v. Nantomah No. 2:25-cv-01130E.D. Wis.WisconsinChatGPT, a warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Mau v. City No. 1:24-cv-00253D. Haw.Hawaiidismissal, Rule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Florian v. O'Neill No. 1:25-cv-02253M.D. Penn.PennsylvaniaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a certification about AI use, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Xie v. The Entities No. 1:25-cv-00325N.D. Ill.Illinoisattorney's fees or costs, Rule 11, striking a filingCourtListener
LIFETIME WELL LLC v. IBSPOT.COM INC. No. 2:25-cv-05135E.D. Pa.PennsylvaniaChatGPT, Lexis+ AI, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, continuing legal educationCourtListener
Gerges Farag v. Persante No. 8:25-cv-03056M.D. Fla.Floridaa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11CourtListener
Sidni Campbell v. John Campbell No. 03-25-00388-CVTex. App.-AustinTexasdismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
KABIR v. WEBMD LLC No. 2:25-cv-15207D.N.J.New Jerseya warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
MEDICAL BUYERS GROUP LLC v. PENCE No. 3:25-cv-00105M.D. Ga.GeorgiaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a warning or admonition, continuing legal educationCourtListener
Button v. Jimison No. 3:25-cv-05622W.D. Wash.Washingtona warning or admonition, dismissal, attorney's fees or costs, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Saber v. Navy Federal Credit Union No. 2449 EDA 2024Pa. Super. Ct.Pennsylvaniadismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Mavy v. Commissioner of Social Security No. 2:25-cv-00689D. Ariz.Arizonaa warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, a certification about AI use, continuing legal educationCourtListener
Greer v. Moon No. 2:24-cv-00421D. UtahUtaha self-represented party, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Couvrette v. Wisnovsky No. 1:21-cv-00157D. Or.Oregona warning or admonition, dismissal, attorney's fees or costs, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Menk v. The Mitre Corporation No. 1:23-cv-00053D. MarylandMarylandChatGPT, a self-represented party, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Huntington Bank v. M/Y Something About Meri No. 0:25-cv-61018S.D. Fla.FloridaChatGPT, a warning or admonition, dismissal, attorney's fees or costsCourtListener
Kelly v. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority No. 2:25-cv-01195D. Nev.Nevadaa warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
D.D. v. Carnival Corporation No. 1:24-cv-23693S.D. Fla.Floridaa warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, attorney's fees or costsCourtListener
Angelica E. Cruz v. United States No. 2:24-cv-01087C.D. Cal.Californiasanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Hyneman v. PRA Events Incorporated No. 4:23-cv-00497D. Ariz.Arizonaa warning or admonition, sanctionsCourtListener
Khorashi v. Beer No. 1:25-cv-23202S.D. Fla.FloridaCoCounsel, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, Rule 11CourtListener
Russell v. Mells No. 2D2024-1560Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, attorney's fees or costsCourtListener
Black Oak Capital BOCA v. Paul Evans No. 2:24-cv-00209D. UtahUtahdismissal, Rule 11, sanctions, striking a filingCourtListener
Ringer v. Bank of America No. 1:25-cv-03959N.D. Ga.GeorgiaChatGPT, CoCounsel, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Ringo v. Colquhoun Design Studio No. A186670Or. Ct. App.Oregona certification about AI use, a self-represented party, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Byoplanet International v. Johansson No. 0:25-cv-60630S.D. Fla.FloridaChatGPT, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, attorney's fees or costsCourtListener
Shayan v. Shakib No. B337559Cal. Ct. App.Californiadismissal, sanctions, striking a filingCourtListener
Peak v. Maraj-Petty No. 1:25-cv-07552S.D.N.Y.New Yorka warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Andre v. Warden No. 3:24-cv-01295D. Conn.Connecticuta warning or admonition, a certification about AI use, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc. No. 25-30256Bankr. M.D. Ala.AlabamaChatGPT, a certification about AI use, continuing legal education, dismissalCourtListener
Buchanan v. Vuori No. 5:23-cv-01121N.D. Cal.Californiaa warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, continuing legal education, dismissalCourtListener
Schlichter v. Kennedy No. E083744Cal. Ct. App.Californiadismissal, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Cojom v. Roblen No. 3:23-cv-01669D. Conn.ConnecticutChatGPT, Harvey, continuing legal education, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Moore v. City of Del City No. 25-600210th Cir.FederalChatGPT, dismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11CourtListener
Green Building Initiative v. Green Globe International No. 3:24-cv-00298D. Or.OregonChatGPT, Copilot, a warning or admonition, continuing legal educationCourtListener
United States v. Brewer No. 6:19-cr-00022M.D. Fla.FloridaCoCounsel, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
State ex rel. Eldridge v. Kilbane No. 115338Ohio Ct. App.Ohiodismissal, a self-represented party, an order to show causeCourtListener
Allbaugh v. University of Scranton No. 3:24-cv-02237M.D. Penn.PennsylvaniaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a certification about AI use, dismissalCourtListener
Mezu v. Mezu No. 0361/25Md. Ct. Spec. App.MarylandChatGPT, Google (search or AI overview), a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary bodyCourtListener
United States v. Baker No. 24-701710th Cir.Federala warning or admonitionCourtListener
Rhee-Karn v. Lask No. 1:15-cv-09946S.D.N.Y.New YorkChatGPT, a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, continuing legal educationCourtListener
Huffman Construction, LLC No. 62591, 62783A.S.B.C.A.Federaldismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Jones v. District of Columbia Office No. Civil Action No. 2025-1129D.D.C.District of Columbiaa referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
N-Bar Trade Inc. v. amazon.com Services LLC No. Civil Action No. 2025-0918D.D.C.District of Columbiadismissal, Rule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Christopher Kluwe v. Huntington Beach Union High No. 8:25-cv-01648C.D. Cal.Californiaa warning or admonition, dismissal, attorney's fees or costs, Rule 11CourtListener
Oneto v. Watson No. 3:22-cv-05206N.D. Cal.CaliforniaChatGPT, a certification about AI use, continuing legal education, Rule 11CourtListener
United States v. McGee No. 1:24-cr-00112S.D. Ala.AlabamaChatGPT, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, a certification about AI use, continuing legal educationCourtListener
Support Community v. MPH International LLC No. 4:23-cv-04911N.D. Cal.CaliforniaChatGPT, Claude, CoCounsel, dismissalCourtListener
People v. Alvarez No. D084581Cal. Ct. App.Californiadismissal, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Brink's Global Services USA v. Bonita Pearl No. 1:22-cv-06653S.D.N.Y.New Yorkfabricated authorityCourtListener
In the Interest of R.A., Minor No. 24-1629Iowa Ct. App.IowaChatGPT, sanctions, striking a filingCourtListener
Noland v. Land of the Free No. B331918Cal. Ct. App.CaliforniaChatGPT, Claude, Gemini / Bard, GrokCourtListener
Pennantia v. Rose Cay Maritime No. 1:25-cv-05904S.D.N.Y.New YorkChatGPT, a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissalCourtListener
EVERETT J PRESCOTT INC v. BEALL No. 1:25-cv-00071D. Me.Mainea warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
In re: Eric Chibueze Nwaubani No. 25-95174th Cir.Federala warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, dismissal, Rule 11CourtListener
Clerk of Circuit Court v. Rangel No. 2D2024-1772Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, continuing legal education, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Earl Takefman v. the Pickleball Club No. 3D2025-0474Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa self-represented party, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Lahti v. Consensys No. 1:24-cv-00183S.D. OhioOhioChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a warning or admonition, dismissalCourtListener
Kurt Williams v. Karin Kirch No. 25A-SC-00196Ind. Ct. App.Indianaa warning or admonition, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Juan Alberto Goya v. Rosa M. Hayashida No. 4D2023-1212Fla. Dist. Ct. App.Floridaa warning or admonition, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
Nora v. M & A Transport No. 5:25-cv-04698E.D. Pa.PennsylvaniaWestlaw AI, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, continuing legal education, dismissalCourtListener
Nora v. M & A Transport No. 2:25-cv-01015E.D. La.LouisianaWestlaw AI, a referral to a bar or disciplinary body, continuing legal education, dismissalCourtListener
AP Electric v. Oakland Automation No. 4:23-cv-11342E.D. Mich.Michigancontinuing legal education, Rule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Seither & Cherry Quad v. Oakland Automation No. 4:23-cv-11310E.D. Mich.Michigancontinuing legal education, Rule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Dalila AGiza v. Edward Franklin No. 04-25-00099-CVTex. App.-San AntonioTexasChatGPT, a warning or admonition, dismissal, an order to show causeCourtListener
Johnson v. Dunn No. 2:21-cv-01701N.D. Ala.AlabamaChatGPT, CoCounsel, a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary bodyCourtListener
Guertin v. Walz No. 0:25-cv-02670D. MinnesotaMinnesotaChatGPT, Google (search or AI overview), dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Elizondo v. City of Laredo No. 5:25-cv-00050S.D. Tex.Texasa warning or admonition, continuing legal education, dismissal, Rule 11CourtListener
Zajradhara v. NMC No. 2024-SCC-0019-CIVSupreme Court of The Commonwealth of The Northern Mariana IslandsNorthern Mariana Islandsa warning or admonition, dismissal, attorney's fees or costs, a self-represented partyCourtListener
In re Baby Boy No. 4-24-1427Ill. App. Ct.IllinoisChatGPT, dismissal, attorney's fees or costs, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Flycatcher Corp. Ltd. v. Ozmos Company LLC No. 1:24-cv-09429S.D.N.Y.New YorkChatGPT, CoCounsel, Google (search or AI overview), dismissalCourtListener
Robert Dastou v. Kathryn Holmes No. 2381CV02212Mass. Super. Ct.Massachusettsfabricated authorityCourtListener
ROLLINS v. PREMIER MOTORCARS INC No. 4:24-cv-00413N.D. Fla.FloridaChatGPT, a certification about AI use, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
JACKSON v. AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY No. 7:24-cv-00136M.D. Ga.Georgiaa warning or admonition, continuing legal education, dismissal, attorney's fees or costsCourtListener
Vita Law Offices v. Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. No. 1:25-cv-11518D. Mass.MassachusettsChatGPT, Copilot, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Kaur v. Desso No. 9:25-cv-00726N.D.N.Y.New YorkClaude, continuing legal education, dismissal, Rule 11CourtListener
Gamble v. Gamble No. CA2024-09-069Ohio Ct. App.Ohioa self-represented party, sanctions, striking a filingCourtListener
Nimat Shahid v. Sufyan Esaam No. A25A0196Ga. Ct. App.GeorgiaChatGPT, a warning or admonition, sanctionsCourtListener
Crespo v. Tesla No. 9:25-cv-80129S.D. Fla.Floridaa self-represented party, striking a filingCourtListener
Nelson v. Washington Board of Industrial No. 3:25-cv-05551W.D. Wash.Washingtona warning or admonition, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Cordero Romero v. Goldman Sachs Bank USA No. 1:25-cv-02857S.D.N.Y.New Yorka self-represented party, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
MID CENTRAL OPERATING ENGINEERS v. HOOSIERVAC LLC No. 2:24-cv-00326S.D. Ind.Indianaa referral to a bar or disciplinary body, continuing legal education, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Garner v. Kadince No. Case No. 20250188-CAUtah Ct. App.UtahChatGPT, Rule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Keaau Development Partnership LLC v. Lawrence No. CAAP-24-0000494Haw. App.Hawaiidismissal, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Saxena v. Martinez-Hernandez No. 2:22-cv-02126D. Nev.Nevadaa warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, sanctionsCourtListener
United States v. Steven Anderegg No. 25-13547th Cir.Federala warning or admonition, dismissalCourtListener
United States v. Chaabani No. 3:24-cr-02713S.D. Cal.CaliforniaChatGPT, Grok, Lexis+ AI, dismissalCourtListener
Park v. Parker No. 1:25-cv-00789S.D.N.Y.New YorkChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary bodyCourtListener
Bland v. Healthcare Solutions Team No. 1:24-cv-07077N.D. Ill.IllinoisChatGPT, a warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Daniel Jaiyong An v. Archblock No. 2024-0102-LWWDel. Ch.DelawareChatGPT, a warning or admonition, a certification about AI use, dismissalCourtListener
Sanders v. United States No. 24-1301Fed. Cl.Othera warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11CourtListener
Kruglyak v. Home Depot U.S.A. No. 1:22-cv-00024W.D. Va.VirginiaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a warning or admonition, dismissalCourtListener
Puerto Rico Soccer League v. Federacion Puertorriquena de Futbol No. 3:23-cv-01203D.P.R.Puerto RicoChatGPT, a warning or admonition, dismissal, Rule 11CourtListener
Williams v. Capital One Bank No. Civil Action No. 2024-2032D.D.C.District of ColumbiaChatGPT, CoCounsel, a warning or admonition, dismissalCourtListener
Nichols v. Walmart Inc. No. 1:24-cv-00236S.D. Ga.Georgiadismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
State v. Ballangrud No. A177942Or. Ct. App.OregondismissalCourtListener
Lillard v. Offit Kurman No. N24C-10-001 DJBDel. Super. Ct.Delawarea certification about AI use, dismissalCourtListener
Nguyen v. Savage Enterprises No. 4:24-cv-00815E.D. Ark.Arkansasa warning or admonition, dismissal, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
BUNCE v. VISUAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS No. 2:23-cv-01740E.D. Pa.PennsylvaniaRule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Al-Hamim v. Star Hearthstone No. 24CA0190Colo. Ct. App.ColoradoChatGPT, a warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Carlos E. Gutierrez v. in Re: Noemi D. No. 3D2024-1014Fla. Dist. Ct. App.FloridaChatGPT, dismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11CourtListener
Rubio v. District of Columbia Department No. Civil Action No. 2023-0719D.D.C.District of Columbiadismissal, a self-represented party, Rule 11, sanctionsCourtListener
Kohls v. Ellison No. 0:24-cv-03754D. MinnesotaMinnesotaChatGPT, Google (search or AI overview), a warning or admonitionCourtListener
Gauthier v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber No. 1:23-cv-00281E.D. Tex.TexasChatGPT, Claude, Gemini / Bard, Lexis+ AICourtListener
Khlafa v. Oregon Health No. 3:23-cv-01013D. Or.OregonChatGPT, dismissal, attorney's fees or costs, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Royce Jones v. Simploy No. ED112394Mo. Ct. App.Missouria warning or admonition, a certification about AI use, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Sam v. Mobile No. 3:23-cv-50301N.D. Ill.IllinoisChatGPT, a warning or admonition, dismissal, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Tanibajeva v. Skytop Lodge Corporation No. 3:23-cv-01846M.D. Penn.PennsylvaniaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a certification about AI use, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Javitz v. Watchilla No. 3:23-cv-01135M.D. Penn.PennsylvaniaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a certification about AI use, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Plotkin v. The Procter & Gamble No. 3:22-cv-00579M.D. Penn.PennsylvaniaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a certification about AI use, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Shnipes v. Shapiro No. 3:22-cv-00196M.D. Penn.PennsylvaniaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a certification about AI use, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Settlers Hospitality Group v. Zurich American Insurance Company No. 3:22-cv-00966M.D. Penn.PennsylvaniaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a certification about AI use, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Burlone v. Wal-Mart Stores No. 3:24-cv-00495M.D. Penn.PennsylvaniaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a certification about AI use, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Kinner v. Portfolio Recovery Associates No. 4:22-cv-01948M.D. Penn.PennsylvaniaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a certification about AI use, a self-represented partyCourtListener
Iovino v. Michael Stapleton Associates No. 5:21-cv-00064W.D. Va.VirginiaChatGPT, Claude, CoCounsel, CopilotCourtListener
United States v. Jackson No. 1:24-cr-00183M.D. Penn.PennsylvaniaChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a certification about AI use, a self-represented partyCourtListener
James Snell v. United Specialty Insurance Company No. 22-1258111th Cir.FederalChatGPT, Claude, Gemini / Bard, a warning or admonitionCourtListener
United States v. Cohen No. 1:18-cr-00602S.D.N.Y.New YorkGemini / Bard, Rule 11, sanctions, an order to show causeCourtListener
Molly Kruse v. Jonathan R. Karlen No. ED111172Mo. Ct. App.MissouridismissalCourtListener
Park v. Kim No. 22-20572d Cir.FederalChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary bodyCourtListener
Park v. Kim No. 1:20-cv-02636E.D.N.YNew YorkChatGPT, Gemini / Bard, a warning or admonition, a referral to a bar or disciplinary bodyCourtListener
Clark Pear LLC v. MVP Realty Associates LLC No. 2:23-cv-00503M.D. Fla.FloridaGoogle (search or AI overview), a warning or admonition, dismissal, attorney's fees or costsCourtListener
Mata v. Avianca No. 1:22-cv-01461S.D.N.Y.New YorkChatGPT, a warning or admonition, continuing legal education, dismissalCourtListener
In re: D.H. No. 22-639N.C. Ct. App.North Carolinafabricated authorityCourtListener
People v. Fuller No. E071794Cal. Ct. App.Californiadismissal, striking a filingCourtListener
State of Iowa v. Kevin Jon Thoren No. 20-0192IowaIowaa warning or admonition, sanctions, striking a filingCourtListener
People v. Schuller No. C087191MCal. Ct. App.CaliforniadismissalCourtListener
People v. Schuller No. C087191Cal. Ct. App.CaliforniadismissalCourtListener
In the Matter of v. Indiana Department of Child No. 20A-JT-178Ind. Ct. App.Indianafabricated authorityCourtListener
in the Estate of Wynell N. No. 02-18-00356-CVTex. App.-Fort WorthTexasfabricated authorityCourtListener
David Frentz v. Richard Brown No. 15-34797th Cir.Federalfabricated authorityCourtListener
People Ex Rel. C.J.R. No. Court of Appeals 16CA0915Colo. Ct. App.Coloradofabricated authorityCourtListener
People v. McGehee No. C073027Cal. Ct. App.Californiaa warning or admonition, striking a filingCourtListener
Joseph Edward Johnson v. State No. 03-13-00748-CRTex. App.-AustinTexasfabricated authorityCourtListener

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