AI-related case
Angela and Theodore Chagnon v. Holly Nelson
Defendant Holly Nelson, appearing pro se, filed a motion to dismiss that included a fabricated case citation, Finch v. Smith, which does not exist. The court inferred that Nelson used AI to draft the motion without verifying the accuracy of the citations. The court issued an order to show cause, requiring Nelson to justify why her filing does not violate Rule 11, or alternatively, to withdraw her motion. If she fails to do so, the court intends to strike her motion entirely.
Judges: Benjamin M. Burningham
Order to show cause issued; potential striking of motionParty using AI: Self-representedRead the decision ↗