New York Court Criticizes Lawyers for Using Non-Existent Case Citations
In a recent hearing at the Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division, Justices Valerie Brathwaite Nelson and Hector LaSalle reprimanded attorneys for citing fictitious cases in their legal briefs. The case involved Judith Landberg, who is suing the city of New York after tripping on uneven bricks on a sidewalk. During the proceedings, it was revealed that the plaintiff's lawyer, Michael Sanders, cited at least three non-existent cases and misrepresented the law in ten other instances. The judges expressed their disappointment and concern over the integrity of legal submissions, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and trust in the legal profession. The incident highlights a growing issue where attorneys, possibly using generative AI, include fake citations in their filings. 
