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Incidents gathered from public reporting around the world. Each one links to the articles it came from. None of it is a finding that anyone broke the law.

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68 incidents closest to “Carpe Claims” · matched on meaning · public reporting

WF-XNTFA326 Aug 2024

Ferris v. Amazon.com Services (N.D. Mississippi): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Plaintiff ordered to pay Defendant’s reasonable costs related to…

The AI generated fabricated legal citations that were submitted to the court, affecting the defendant and the judicial process.

1 source article · read the reporting →

341 Malicious ClawHub Skills Found Stealing OpenClaw User Data

Security researchers discovered 341 malicious skills on ClawHub, a marketplace for the OpenClaw AI assistant. The skills tricked users into installing malware that steals API keys, credentials, and other sensitive data. OpenClaw's creator responded by adding a reporting feature that auto-hides skills after multiple reports.

Company involved
OpenClaw
AI system involved
OpenClaw

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-S0D5SH3 Sep 2026

Douglas v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company (D.C. Court of Appeals): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Brief Stricken; Bar Referral

The AI generated fake legal citations that were included in an appellate brief, misleading the court and the opposing party.

AI system involved
Google AI

1 source article · read the reporting →

Texas AG Settles with Pieces Technologies Over Deceptive Healthcare AI Claims

The Texas Attorney General investigated Pieces Technologies, a Dallas-based healthcare AI company, for making false and misleading statements about the accuracy of its generative AI product used in hospitals. The company claimed an error rate of less than 1 per 100,000, but the investigation found these metrics were likely inaccurate. As part of the settlement, Pieces agreed to accurately disclose its product's accuracy and ensure hospital staff understand the appropriate reliance on its AI. The case marks the first-of-its-kind healthcare generative AI investigation by the AG.

Company involved
Pieces Technologies

4 source articles · read the reporting →

SEC warns public of deep fake investment scams featuring Lance Gokongwei

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned the public that scammers are using deep fake videos and audio of Lance Gokongwei to endorse fraudulent investment schemes. The manipulated media circulate on social media, deceiving people into investing in a platform registered in Cyprus. Victims are asked to provide credit card details and OTPs, then lose contact when attempting to withdraw funds. The SEC advises the public to verify investment offers with the agency.

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-CKAGAU15 Oct 2025

Yasiel Puig Valdes v. All3Media America, LLC, et al. (SCA California (Los Angeles)): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Referral

The AI generated fake legal citations that were included in a court filing, potentially harming the plaintiff's case.

AI system involved
ChatGPT

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-FLO12O28 Jul 2025

Pelishek v. City of Sheboygan (E.D. Wisconsin): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Monetary Sanction

The AI system generated false legal citations that were included in a court filing, misleading the court and opposing counsel.

Company involved
John A. Pelishek
AI system involved
Westlaw Quick Check and AI Case Search Tool

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-57D1NT1 Nov 2024

Doiban v. Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (CA Oregon): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Monetary Sanction

The AI system generated fabricated case citations and quotations that were included in a legal brief, leading to a monetary sanction against the lawyer.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-Q7DBVW13 Feb 2024

Kruse v. Karlen (CA Missouri): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Dismissal of Appeal + Damages Awarded for Frivolous Appeal.

An AI tool generated fictitious legal citations that the appellant included in his appellate brief.

1 source article · read the reporting →

Study finds Italian car insurers charge more based on birthplace

A study by the Universities of Padua, Udine and Carnegie Mellon found that Italian car insurers, including Genertel, Mps, Quixa and Con.Te, use birthplace and citizenship in pricing algorithms, charging some drivers over €1,000 more. The practice was ruled against in a 2018 decree involving Linear, but the study says it continues. The companies contacted denied or explained the findings.

Company involved
Genertel, Mps, Quixa, Con.Te

8 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-HKN1QB9 Dec 2025

Johnson / Estate of Fisher v. City of Annapolis (D. Maryland): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, (Attorney was dismissed by…

The AI generated fabricated case law and quotes that were included in a court filing, affecting the plaintiffs and the judicial process.

Company involved
City of Annapolis

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-ILB6X17 Jul 2026

Recurso de Suplicación 0005472/2025 (T.S.X. Galicia): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Bar Referral

The AI generated false legal citations that were included in a court filing, misleading the court and potentially harming the client's case.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-NC8W6123 Jun 2026

Landberg v City of New York (CA NY (2d)): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Monetary Sanction

AI-generated fake legal citations were included in a court filing, resulting in monetary sanctions against the attorney and his law firm.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-AAQNX125 Sep 2026

Aguilar v. The Crawford Group, Inc. (D. Massachusetts): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Adverse Costs Order; Pro hac vice status…

The AI generated fake legal citations that were included in a court filing, misleading the court and opposing counsel.

Company involved
Lindemann Law Firm

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-YRYXUP28 Aug 2026

Erin Booker v. The Kroger Co. (N.D. Georgia): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Monetary Sanctions; CLE

The court imposed monetary sanctions and continuing legal education requirements on plaintiff's counsel for using AI-generated fake legal authorities in a court filing.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-WZ4LUU4 Aug 2026

Barteca Holdings v. Tacobarn (D. Connecticut): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Monetary Sanction; Bar Referral

The attorney filed a court document containing AI-hallucinated legal authorities, misleading the court and opposing party.

Company involved
Hilary Miller

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-WO14ER10 Jul 2026

Akerlund v. Atlas Air, Inc., et al. (11th Cir. CA): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Bar Referral

The system generated fake legal citations that were included in a court filing, potentially misleading the court and prejudicing the client's case.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-5TUURF1 Jun 2026

Heriberto Perez-Castillo v. Todd W. Blanche (7th Cir. CA): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Monetary Sanction; Admonishment; Bar Referral

The AI generated false legal citations and quotations in an appellate brief, misleading the court and harming the client's immigration appeal.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-VU5D658 Apr 2023

California regulator accuses Maxpread Technologies of using AI-generated fake CEO to scam investors

Maxpread Technologies allegedly used an AI-generated avatar to pose as its CEO in a YouTube video to deceive investors. The California DFPI issued cease and desist letters to Maxpread and four other companies for offering unqualified securities and making false promises. The regulator claims the companies promised high daily returns using AI trading, but these claims were false. Maxpread did not respond to requests for comment.

Company involved
Maxpread Technologies

8 source articles · read the reporting →

TOV Realty, LLC v. Suarez; Kosel Equity, LLC v. MacGregor (SC Connecticut): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, 6 hours CLE;…

The AI generated legal briefs containing fabricated citations, which were submitted to the Connecticut Supreme Court.

Company involved
GLG Law LLC
AI system involved
ChatGPT

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-1FBZ1K11 Jun 2026

Quinteros v. Harbor Distributing, LLC (CA California (1d)): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Monetary Sanction; Bar referral

AI generated hallucinated legal citations that were filed in court, misleading the court and opposing counsel.

Company involved
Lipeles Law Group

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-PC7X5F12 Aug 2026

JMOR Properties v. Artist Alley Townhomes et al. (CA Florida (4d)): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Bar Referral

The AI generated fabricated legal citations that were included in a court filing, affecting the court and the opposing party.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-7BPMKL2 Jun 2026

Reaves Law Firm, PLLC v. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, et al. (W.D. Tennessee): AI-hallucinated content in court…

The AI generated fictitious legal authorities and arguments that were filed in a court motion, misleading the court and opposing counsel.

Company involved
Reaves Law Firm, PLLC

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-AJLVH75 Aug 2026

Southland Homes & Real Estate and Investment, LLC v. Lam (SC California): AI-hallucinated content in court filing, Monetary Sanctions; Bar…

The AI system generated legal briefs containing fabricated case citations, which were filed in court, affecting the court and the opposing party.

1 source article · read the reporting →

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