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/ →Related Alabama Supreme Court actions
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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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