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Sam Altman Seeks Dismissal of Sister's Lawsuit Claims

4/16/2026

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Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, seeks dismissal of punitive damages in a suit filed by his sister Annie Altman, arguing Missouri law bars such damages.
Annie Altman, sister of Sam Altman, alleges abuse occurred from 1997 to 2006.
Sam Altman countersued for defamation, alleging the accusations arose after the family denied financial demands.
Suit began in January 2025, with a trial set for April 27 tied to Elon Musk's OpenAI case.

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Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, seeks dismissal of punitive damages in a suit filed by his sister Annie Altman, arguing Missouri law bars such damages.
Annie Altman, sister of Sam Altman, alleges abuse occurred from 1997 to 2006.
Sam Altman countersued for defamation, alleging the accusations arose after the family denied financial demands.
Suit began in January 2025, with a trial set for April 27 tied to Elon Musk's OpenAI case.