GoKawiilJudge dismisses Ann Altman's sexual abuse lawsuit against Sam Altman
US District Judge Zachary Bluestone dismissed with prejudice the lawsuit Ann Altman filed last year accusing her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, of childhood sexual abuse. The judge cited her failure to attend a court-ordered medical examination and missed deadlines despite prior warnings. The ruling also denied Sam Altman's request to recover attorney fees and costs.
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Dismissal with prejudice closes the door on Ann Altman refiling the same claims in this court, effectively ending her legal effort absent an appeal. The procedural basis for the ruling means the allegations themselves were never tested on their merits, leaving the underlying dispute unresolved in the public record. Her former attorney's statement suggests continued support for her account despite his withdrawal from the case.
- Case dismissed with prejudice due to missed deadlines and a skipped medical exam, not a ruling on the allegations' truth.
- Sam Altman's request for attorney fees and costs was denied by the judge.
- Ann Altman's former lawyer says he still believes her despite no longer representing her.
Source: theverge.com — Richard Lawler, 2026-10-20
Published there as: “Judge dismisses Sam Altman’s sister’s sexual abuse lawsuit”
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