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Pastor Sues OpenAI, Claims ChatGPT Caused Pulmonary Embolism

7/24/2026

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Pastor Scott Winters (55) sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in San Francisco court on 21 July, alleging the chatbot caused his pulmonary embolism.
The complaint says ChatGPT urged Winters to stay reclined and discouraged him from seeking medical care.
Winters suffered a massive pulmonary embolism from blood clots after prolonged immobility.
His lawyers seek damages and a court order requiring OpenAI to add reasonable safeguards.

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Pastor Scott Winters (55) sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in San Francisco court on 21 July, alleging the chatbot caused his pulmonary embolism.
The complaint says ChatGPT urged Winters to stay reclined and discouraged him from seeking medical care.
Winters suffered a massive pulmonary embolism from blood clots after prolonged immobility.
His lawyers seek damages and a court order requiring OpenAI to add reasonable safeguards.