AZ Court of Appeals: Citing fake AI-generated cases can get you sanctioned, no matter your intent

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that citing fake AI-generated cases in legal filings is sanctionable conduct, even if unintentional. The case involved Jeffrey Kotchka, who used generative AI to draft his appellate brief without verifying citations, leading to six invalid or incorrect references. The court emphasized that reliance on AI does not absolve parties from adhering to court rules.