Lawyer's Repeated Filings with AI Hallucinations Lead to Default Judgment Against Client
Reason Magazine • 2/6/2026
Summary
A lawyer's repeated filings containing AI hallucinations resulted in a default judgment against the client. The client may now pursue a malpractice lawsuit against the lawyer as a potential remedy.
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