ChatGPT Used to Cite Bogus Cases in Lawsuit, Lawyer Faces Sanctions

ChatGPT Used to Cite Bogus Cases in Lawsuit, Lawyer Faces Sanctions

However, during the proceedings, opposing counsel meticulously revealed the deception employed by Levidow, Levidow & Oberman, the plaintiff’s legal team, highlighting how their submission was riddled with falsehoods. In one instance, the nonexistent case of Varghese v. China Southern Airlines Co., Ltd., the chatbot referred to a real case, Zicherman v. Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd., but inaccurately cited a date that differed from the original 1996 decision by 12 years.

Schwartz claimed to be “unaware of the possibility that its content could be false,” expressing deep regret for relying on generative artificial intelligence without independently verifying its authenticity. He pledged never to use such technology again without absolute certainty regarding its accuracy.