OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has asked a US court to dismiss part of a lawsuit filed by his sister, Annie Altman, who has accused him of sexual abuse during their childhood.
In his latest legal move, Altman has specifically challenged the claim for punitive damages, arguing that it should not be allowed under the law. While he is seeking to limit the scope of the case, he continues to strongly deny all allegations, calling them untrue.
The lawsuit was filed in Missouri and relates to alleged incidents that Annie Altman says took place between 1997 and 2006, when both were living at their family home. She has claimed that the abuse began when she was a minor.
Earlier, parts of the case were dismissed by the court on the grounds that they were filed beyond the usual legal time limits. However, the judge allowed her to file an amended complaint under a law that gives survivors of childhood sexual abuse more time to bring cases forward.
Following this, Annie Altman refiled her claims, bringing the case back into active legal proceedings.
Sam Altman has also responded with a defamation counterclaim, stating that the allegations have harmed his reputation and caused personal distress. His legal team has argued that the claims are baseless and suggested they may be linked to ongoing family disputes.
The case has drawn attention due to Altman’s prominent position in the technology industry, but it remains a private legal matter currently under review by the court.