Judge dismisses Sam Altman’s sister’s sexual abuse lawsuit

Why it matters

A federal judge has ended Ann Altman's lawsuit against her brother, OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, closing a case that drew wide attention given his public profile. Ann alleged last year that Sam sexually abused her during her childhood. US District Judge Zachary Bluestone dismissed the suit with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled, citing her failure to attend an independent medical examination and to meet other deadlines despite warnings that noncompliance would end the case. The judge denied Sam Altman's request for attorney fees and costs. When the suit began, Sam Altman, his mother, and his brothers issued a statement calling the claims deeply hurtful and entirely untrue. Santos Perez, who represented Ann until withdrawing this month, said he was no longer authorized to comment but that he continues to believe in her. The dismissal resolves the litigation without any ruling on the underlying allegations.