According to The New York Times, lawyers from the United States who were suing the Colombian airline Avianca recently submitted a brief consisting of cases they had made up using ChatGPT. After opposing counsel stated that these cases did not exist, District Judge Kevin Castel confirmed in court that six cases were indeed “bogus judicial decisions with bogus quotes and bogus internal citations”. Consequently, he has arranged a hearing to assess the sanctions brought against the plaintiff’s lawyers.
Avianca, initially founded as SCADTA (Servicio Aéreo De Los Andes) by German and Colombian businessmen in 1919, is a Colombian airline that operates in the United States, Europe, and other destinations in the Americas. It is the second-largest airline in South America, providing both domestic and international flights. Throughout the years, Avianca has established itself as a major player in the aviation industry that provides excellent service to its passengers.
Judge Kevin Castel is a U.S. District Judge with over a decade of experience at the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. He has been appointed by presidents from both parties and has handled cases related to international fraud, copyright law, and electronic surveillance. The Judge has also played a significant role in the settlement of the Julian Assange extradition case. Judge Castel has proven to be a firm but fair judge and is currently conducting an investigation into the fabricated cases submitted in the Avianca lawsuit.
