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Judge dismisses Sam Altman sister’s abuse lawsuit
First reported Oct 20, 3:42 PM ET · Latest Oct 20, 7:04 PM ET · Explainer updated Oct 20, 7:31 PM ET
Where things stand
The Verge and BBC News report that a U.S. district judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Ann Altman, alleging sexual abuse by her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
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What changed
The dismissal follows the plaintiff’s refusal to attend an independent medical examination, which the judge cited in his decision.
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- The reports do not detail whether any appeals will be filed or what evidence, if any, was presented beyond the missed IME. Open
Background
Ann Altman sued her brother Sam Altman, claiming he sexually abused her throughout her childhood. In U.S. civil cases, parties may be required to undergo an independent medical examination (IME) to assess alleged injuries; refusal can lead to adverse rulings.
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No further court dates or next steps have been reported.
Timeline of reporting
- Judge dismisses Sam Altman’s sister’s sexual abuse lawsuit — The Verge
On Tuesday, US District Judge Zachary Bluestone dismissed the lawsuit Ann Altman filed last year alleging that her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, had sexually abused her throughout her childhood. As reported earlier by The Guardian, the judge wrote that over
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit — BBC News
A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.
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