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AI Expert Witness Report in 3M Lawsuit Exposed as ChatGPT-Generated, Raising Concerns for Legal Profession

AI Expert Witness Report in 3M Lawsuit Exposed as ChatGPT-Generated, Raising Concerns for Legal Profession

In a lawsuit concerning a fatal Houston explosion, an expert witness hired by 3M's legal team was found to have used ChatGPT to generate his entire report defending the company. The opposing legal team suspected AI involvement during discovery and successfully requested the expert witness's ChatGPT logs. The judge ordered the disclosure of 350 pages of the expert's activity on the AI platform, which included public links to his conversations. The logs revealed that the expert, Josh Autenrieth of Knighthawk Engineering, prompted ChatGPT to "create an exceptional expert witness report defending the standard of care at 3M" and to "show how 3M is 0 percent at fault" for the explosion. He also uploaded hundreds of court records and even asked ChatGPT to identify a gas detector, which was central to the case.
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Appeals Court Flags AI-Generated Fake Cases in San Antonio ISD Lawsuit, Highlighting Risks of AI in Legal Field

Appeals Court Flags AI-Generated Fake Cases in San Antonio ISD Lawsuit, Highlighting Risks of AI in Legal Field

A recent case involving the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) has brought to light the risks associated with the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession. A Miami attorney, representing a student's mother in a lawsuit against SAISD, cited four cases in an appeal that Justice Lori Valenzuela of the 4th Court of Appeals identified as likely AI-generated 'hallucinations.' This incident underscores a growing concern among legal professionals regarding the reliability of AI tools. Mason Clark, an assistant professor of law at St. Mary’s University School of Law, noted that while AI use is expanding, mistakes are common, and AI can make false information appear credible. A survey by the State Bar of Texas indicates a significant increase in AI adoption among Texas attorneys, rising from 30% in 2024 to 62% this year, further emphasizing the need for caution and verification when utilizing these technologies in legal proceedings.
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State Farm Lawyers Apologize for AI-Generated Fake Cases in Los Angeles Lawsuit

State Farm Lawyers Apologize for AI-Generated Fake Cases in Los Angeles Lawsuit

State Farm Lawyers Apologize for AI-Generated Fake Cases in Los Angeles Lawsuit
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State Farm Lawyers Apologize for AI-Generated 'Hallucinations' in Los Angeles Lawsuit Filings

State Farm Lawyers Apologize for AI-Generated 'Hallucinations' in Los Angeles Lawsuit Filings

State Farm Lawyers Apologize for AI-Generated 'Hallucinations' in Los Angeles Lawsuit Filings
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Connor Sullivan Discusses High-Profile Media and Entertainment Cases with Law360

Connor Sullivan Discusses High-Profile Media and Entertainment Cases with Law360

Connor Sullivan Discusses High-Profile Media and Entertainment Cases with Law360
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Nevada Governor Lombardo's Data Center Stance Becomes Campaign Issue for Attorney General Ford

Nevada Governor Lombardo's Data Center Stance Becomes Campaign Issue for Attorney General Ford

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo's staunch advocacy for data centers and the substantial tax breaks they receive has become a central point of contention in the current political campaign, drawing direct criticism from Attorney General Aaron Ford. Ford recently issued a statement explicitly referring to "Lombardo's taxpayer-funded data centers," indicating a notable shift in his position on an issue he had previously been reluctant to address directly. This change in stance by Ford follows a report by the Nevada Current that highlighted the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada's approach to data centers. Governor Lombardo has been characterized as a fervent supporter of billionaires and stands out as one of the most enthusiastic proponents of data centers among U.S. politicians seeking office this election cycle. His administration has actively rationalized and defended the operational conditions at facilities linked to prominent tech figures, including Elon Musk. The financial incentives provided by the stat...
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Mews Seeks Customer Onboarding Manager in U.S. to Enhance Hospitality Technology Adoption

Mews Seeks Customer Onboarding Manager in U.S. to Enhance Hospitality Technology Adoption

Mews Seeks Customer Onboarding Manager in U.S. to Enhance Hospitality Technology Adoption
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Amazon Scans and Destroys Rare Books for AI Training Data at Las Vegas Facility

Amazon Scans and Destroys Rare Books for AI Training Data at Las Vegas Facility

Amazon Scans and Destroys Rare Books for AI Training Data at Las Vegas Facility
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State Farm Defense Lawyers Admit to Using AI-Generated Fake Cases in Los Angeles Lawsuit

State Farm Defense Lawyers Admit to Using AI-Generated Fake Cases in Los Angeles Lawsuit

State Farm Defense Lawyers Admit to Using AI-Generated Fake Cases in Los Angeles Lawsuit
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Supreme Court Rejects President Trump's Rehearing Request in E. Jean Carroll Lawsuit

Supreme Court Rejects President Trump's Rehearing Request in E. Jean Carroll Lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined President Trump's request to reconsider its previous denial of review in a civil lawsuit brought by journalist E. Jean Carroll. This decision, announced on a Monday morning as part of the court's 'summer order lists,' pertains to a case that resulted in a $5 million verdict against President Trump. The court, consistent with its general practice, did not provide an explanation for denying the petition for rehearing in 'Trump v. Carroll.' Petitions for rehearing are rarely granted by the Supreme Court, with the last instance occurring in 2018. Carroll filed the lawsuit in 2022, alleging that President Trump sexually assaulted her in 1996 and then defamed her in 2022 after she publicly disclosed the allegations. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit upheld the jury's verdict, leading President Trump to appeal to the Supreme Court in November 2025. He argued that the introduction of testimony from other women alleging assault and the 2005 'Access Hollywood' tape was...
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Video: UFC 332’s Payton Talbott reveals reason(s) behind 2026 inactivity ahead of upcoming Deiveson Figueiredo showdown

Video: UFC 332’s Payton Talbott reveals reason(s) behind 2026 inactivity ahead of upcoming Deiveson Figueiredo showdown

He’s back! Top Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight prospect Payton Talbott finally returns to action against former Flyweight kingpin Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332, which goes down in less than two months on Sat., Oct. 3, 2026, inside Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Talbott was last in action in Dec. 2025, when he […]
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State Farm Lawyers Apologize for AI-Generated Fake Cases in Los Angeles Lawsuit

State Farm Lawyers Apologize for AI-Generated Fake Cases in Los Angeles Lawsuit

Lawyers representing State Farm in a Los Angeles lawsuit have apologized for using artificial intelligence (AI) that generated non-existent cases, quotes, and holdings in their legal filings. The issue came to light when the homeowner's lawyers, representing Fa’alagilagi Meni-Siliga, discovered these 'legal hallucinations' in motions submitted by State Farm. The lawsuit stems from a 2020 fire that rendered Meni-Siliga's Carson home uninhabitable, followed by water damage during contractor work and alleged delays in State Farm's approval for repairs, ultimately leading to the loss of her home to foreclosure. Kenneth Katel, lead trial counsel for State Farm, accepted full responsibility, stating he was unaware AI had been used by his co-counsel, Jacquelene Robinson. Robinson confirmed using an AI tool called Irys, mistakenly believing it was linked to a reputable legal research tool that performed internal cite checks.