Enforcement action · Alabama Supreme Court

Laurie Ibach and Mark Stewart v. Bruce Stewart, individually, as Trustee of the Betty L. Stewart Living Trust, and as Trustee of the Edward T. Stewart Living Trust

Laurie Ibach and Mark Stewart v. Bruce Stewart, individually, as Trustee of the Betty L. Stewart Living Trust, and as Trustee of the Edward T. Stewart Living Trust is an AI-related enforcement action involving Alabama Supreme Court. The Alabama Supreme Court noted that legal authorities cited in a brief appear to be artificial-intelligence 'hallucinations,' highlighting concerns about unverified AI use in legal submissions.

Action details

Agency
Alabama Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
AL
Document type
court opinion
Topic
ai ethics

Summary

The Alabama Supreme Court identified instances where legal authorities cited in a brief were likely fabricated by artificial intelligence, referred to as 'AI hallucinations.' This highlights a growing concern within the judiciary regarding the reliability and ethical use of AI tools in legal research and document preparation.

Primary source

https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10847586/laurie-ibach-and-mark-stewart-v-bruce-stewart-individually-as-trustee-of/ →

Frequently asked questions

What is Laurie Ibach and Mark Stewart v. Bruce Stewart, individually, as Trustee of the Betty L. Stewart Living Trust, and as Trustee of the Edward T. Stewart Living Trust?
The Alabama Supreme Court identified instances where legal authorities cited in a brief were likely fabricated by artificial intelligence, referred to as 'AI hallucinations.' This highlights a growing concern within the judiciary regarding the reliability and ethical use of AI tools in legal research and document preparation. Primary source →
Which agency brought the action?
Alabama Supreme Court brought this enforcement action in AL. Primary source →
What was the penalty?
No specific penalty amount is disclosed in the primary source AIGI tracked for this action. Some enforcement actions resolve through injunctive relief, consent decrees, or behavioural undertakings rather than monetary penalty. Primary source →
When did the action take effect?
The most recent activity on this action was published on 4/24/2026. Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source?
The primary source for Laurie Ibach and Mark Stewart v. Bruce Stewart, individually, as Trustee of the Betty L. Stewart Living Trust, and as Trustee of the Edward T. Stewart Living Trust is at https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10847586/laurie-ibach-and-mark-stewart-v-bruce-stewart-individually-as-trustee-of/. AIGI does not paraphrase secondary commentary — every claim on this page links back to that primary source. Primary source →

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