A US district judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Ann Altman against her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, after she failed to comply with court requirements.
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Key facts
- •The lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice by US District Judge Zachary Bluestone.
- •Ann Altman failed to attend a court-ordered independent medical examination.
- •The allegations concerned events reported to have occurred between 1997 and 2006 in Clayton, Missouri.
- •Judge Bluestone denied Sam Altman’s request for attorney fees and costs.
- •Sam Altman is currently 41 years old.
US District Judge Zachary Bluestone dismissed a lawsuit on Tuesday brought by Ann Altman against her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The case, which alleged sexual abuse occurring between 1997 and 2006, was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled in that court.
Reasons for Dismissal
Judge Bluestone’s decision followed Ann Altman’s failure to appear for an independent medical examination. The court had previously issued warnings that failing to comply with this requirement and other deadlines would result in the dismissal of the case.
Background of the Allegations
Ann Altman filed the lawsuit in a St. Louis, Missouri, federal court in January 2025, accusing her brother of abuse starting when she was three years old. Sam Altman has denied the allegations, which the Altman family previously described as untrue. The family has stated that Ann Altman has mental health challenges and that the accusations began after the family declined her requests for additional financial support.
Timeline
- 1997-2006Ann Altman alleged that sexual abuse occurred during this period.
- January 2025Ann Altman filed the lawsuit in a St. Louis, Missouri, federal court.
- TuesdayJudge Zachary Bluestone dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Technology, The Verge AI.
