A U.S. judge dismissed a sexual abuse lawsuit filed by Sam Altman’s sister, Ann Altman, on Tuesday, after she failed to attend a required medical examination. The case, filed in St. Louis, Missouri, in January 2025, alleged abuse between 1997 and 2006.
U.S. District Judge Zachary Bluestone dismissed Ann Altman’s lawsuit against her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, on Tuesday, citing her failure to comply with a court-ordered independent medical examination. The case, filed in St. Louis, Missouri, federal court in January 2025, accused Sam Altman of sexually abusing and raping Ann between 1997 and 2006 at their family home in Clayton, Missouri.
Sam Altman is now 41, and she alleged the abuse began when she was three and her brother was 12, with the final acts occurring during his adulthood. Sam Altman has consistently denied the claims.
Judge Dismisses Case Over Medical Exam Failure
The judge’s order stated that Ann Altman’s failure to attend the medical examination, despite explicit warnings of dismissal, was the decisive factor. A lawyer for Ann Altman, Laura Politi, did not respond to requests for comment, while Santos Perez, her former attorney, said, I am no longer authorized to comment on this case but I continue to believe in Annie.
The dismissal follows earlier rulings that curtailed certain claims under Missouri law, though the court allowed amendments.
Abuse Case Dismissal Highlights Procedural Hurdles
Lawyers for Sam Altman did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The case, which had drawn attention due to Sam Altman’s high-profile role in the AI industry, highlights the legal challenges of prosecuting historical abuse claims. Ann Altman’s lawsuit had initially sought to hold Sam Altman accountable for alleged acts that occurred over two decades ago, but the dismissal highlights the procedural hurdles in such cases.
