AI-related case
Mattox v. Product Innovation Research
The Court found 28 false or misleading citations across 11 pleadings (14 fabricated, 14 erroneous/misquoted). Mr. Howie admitted use of ChatGPT and failure to verify citations. The Court applied Rule 11(b) and its AI framework (verification, candor/correction, accountability) and imposed sanctions and restitution. Fines of 3,000, 2,000, and 1,000 USD on individual attorneys, plus opposing party's costs and fees,
Judges: Jason A. Robertson
Pleadings struck; public reprimands; monetary sanctions; remedial filing and certification requirementsParty using AI: Represented by counselRead the decision ↗