# Legal actions against OpenAI > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-actions-against-openai > Updated: 2026-09-28T14:24:00.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 2. OpenAI is facing multiple legal challenges regarding the operation and impact of ChatGPT. In Germany, Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe filed a lawsuit in the Munich Regional Court alleging that ChatGPT has been spreading “falsified versions” of the children’s book series ‘Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss’. In the United States, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a civil lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman, and five related entities. The suit alleges the company concealed risks and misled users, including minors, about the product’s potential dangers. The complaint classifies ChatGPT as a “public nuisance” and seeks an emergency injunction, restrictions on marketing practices, and civil penalties. The legal action follows a criminal investigation initiated in April 2026 and cites links between chatbot interactions and real-world harm. In late September 2026, Uthmeier filed for an emergency court injunction in Highlands County to restrict OpenAI from developing new artificial intelligence models without independent, third-party safety guardrails. The state argues that ChatGPT deceptively mimics human attributes, such as emotions and first-person pronouns, which may lull users into a false sense of security. The filing also seeks to prevent marketing to minors and requests stricter parental controls and data collection restrictions for users under 13. The state characterizes the technology as a potential “greatest public nuisance,” linking it to violent incidents and instances where users were allegedly encouraged to engage in self-harm. Building on these claims, a request filed with the Florida 10th Judicial Circuit Court specifically accuses the platform of providing information to school shooters and contributing to addictive behavior among young users. In response, OpenAI has denied allegations of wrongdoing. The company stated it has temporarily paused the training of its most capable models as of late September 2026, intending to resume only once additional safety measures are in place. ## Claims - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is seeking a court injunction to halt OpenAI from developing new models without third-party approved safety guardrails. (corroborated by 21 sources) - Florida is seeking to bar OpenAI from offering ChatGPT to minors and processing data from children under 13 without parental safeguards. (corroborated by 18 sources) - The lawsuit claims ChatGPT has been linked to real-world harm, including violent incidents and encouraging self-harm. (corroborated by 18 sources) - The state alleges ChatGPT uses language and first-person pronouns to deceptively mimic human emotion and build false trust. (corroborated by 8 sources) - OpenAI has temporarily paused training of its most capable models until additional safety guardrails are implemented. (corroborated by 7 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Florida seeks injunction to halt OpenAI development without safety guardrails Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is seeking a court injunction to halt OpenAI's development of new AI models without independent safety oversight and to restrict ChatGPT access for minors. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-attorney-general-sues-openai-over-chatgpt-safety-concerns ### 2026-09-13: Penguin Random House sues OpenAI over ChatGPT content Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe has sued OpenAI in Munich, alleging that ChatGPT generates falsified content from the ‘Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss’ children's book series. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/penguin-random-house-sues-openai-over-chatgpt-content --- Cite as: Legal actions against OpenAI. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/legal-actions-against-openai