Judge Warns of Disciplinary Actions Over AI Errors in Legal Filings

Denver, Colorado – A federal judge warned attorneys for MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell this week that they may face disciplinary action after submitting a legal filing filled with AI-generated errors. The warning from U.S. District Judge Nina Wang came during a court hearing held on April 21, where the attorneys were questioned about inaccuracies in their documents.

The attorneys, Christopher Kachouroff and Jennifer DeMaster, submitted the flawed filing in February, aimed at defending Lindell against a defamation lawsuit brought by Eric Coomer, a former employee of Dominion Voting Systems. The filing contained numerous mistakes, including citations to non-existent cases and misrepresentations of legal principles.

During the hearing, Judge Wang expressed her concerns about the rampant errors, stating they indicated a lack of diligence. Kachouroff later admitted using AI to assist in drafting the motion, claiming it was acceptable when used correctly.

The errors were so severe that Judge Wang labeled the filing as “wholly deficient.” She ordered the attorneys to explain why they should not face sanctions or lose their legal licenses by May 5. Kachouroff stated they mistakenly uploaded an earlier draft of the filing instead of the corrected version, attributing the incident to human error.

Lindell’s legal troubles stem from his assertions regarding the 2020 presidential election, which have drawn significant scrutiny and lawsuits, including a $1.3 billion defamation suit from Dominion. Meanwhile, Lindell’s business has struggled financially, reportedly due to fallout from his controversial claims.

Judge Wang’s ruling on the potential disciplinary actions remains pending as Lindell’s attorneys prepare their response to the court.