Rasheem Carter, et al. v. UZGlobal LLC, et al.
The case
Rasheem Carter, et al. v. UZGlobal LLC, et al., D.N.M., No. 1:23-cv-01013-MV-JHR, order filed May 1, 2026. Copy of primary document: `~/workspace/goals/ai-sanctions-case-monitoring/files/sources/D-143-carter-v-uzglobal.pdf`.
What happened
Associate Raquel Aguirre drafted the filings at issue, which contained sixteen fake cases across three briefs; plaintiffs stated they believed Ms. Aguirre used AI but did not know what program she used, and Scherr conceded the sixteen cases did not exist and were likely hallucinated by AI. Signing attorney Maxey Scherr failed to check the citations before filing them with the court.
The rule and the sanction
The signing attorney's duty under Rule 11 to verify filed papers. Sanctions: a $1,000 fine; a self-report to the State Bar of Texas; a supplemental report to the State Bar of New Mexico; proof of completed AI continuing legal education; and possible further award of attorney fees.
How it could have been avoided
The signing attorney must personally verify every authority, including citations produced by an associate or AI. A signing signature is a certification, not a rubber stamp for delegated work.
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