Ann Altman Files Lawsuit Against Brother Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO and Founder
Ann Altman, the younger sister of OpenAI’s chief executive and founder, Sam Altman, filed a lawsuit in a Missouri federal court on Monday accusing him of sexually abusing her when she was a minor.
Lawsuit Details
The suit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, said that the abuse occurred in the Altman’s family home outside St. Louis from 1997 to 2006 and started when Ms. Altman was 3 years old.
Consequences of Abuse
The lawsuit said Ms. Altman had sustained bodily injury and had “experienced PTSD, severe emotional distress, mental anguish and depression, which is expected to continue into the future,” as a result of the abuse.
Previous Claims and Denials
Ms. Altman has long made similar sexual assault claims against her brother on social media services like X. She is represented by an Illinois-based law firm that specializes in sexual assault and harassment cases.
In a statement posted to X on Tuesday, Mr. Altman, along with his mother and two younger brothers, denied the claims. “Annie has made deeply hurtful and entirely untrue claims about our family, and especially Sam,” the statement said. “This situation causes immense pain to our entire family.”
The statement said that Ms. Altman had “mental health challenges” and “refuses conventional treatment and lashes out at family members who are genuinely trying to help.”
Current Status and Next Steps
Ms. Altman and Mr. Altman did not respond to requests for comment.
The lawsuit requests a jury trial and damages in excess of $75,000. Ms. Altman’s lawyer, Ryan Mahoney, said in an interview with The Times that the amount was the minimum required for a federal suit of this kind. He said that if the suit proceeded to a jury trial, he and his client would seek “an amount that fully compensates my client for what happened to her.”
Conclusion
The lawsuit filed by Ann Altman against her brother Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO and founder, has shed light on a deeply disturbing and painful experience for Ms. Altman. The case will likely continue to unfold in the coming weeks and months, with Ms. Altman seeking justice and compensation for the abuse she suffered.
FAQs
Q: What is the nature of the lawsuit filed by Ann Altman?
A: Ann Altman has filed a lawsuit against her brother Sam Altman, accusing him of sexually abusing her when she was a minor.
Q: When did the alleged abuse occur?
A: The abuse allegedly occurred in the Altman’s family home outside St. Louis from 1997 to 2006, starting when Ms. Altman was 3 years old.
Q: What are the consequences of the abuse, according to the lawsuit?
A: The lawsuit states that Ms. Altman has sustained bodily injury and has experienced PTSD, severe emotional distress, mental anguish, and depression as a result of the abuse.
Q: How much is the lawsuit seeking in damages?
A: The lawsuit is seeking damages in excess of $75,000, with the possibility of seeking more if the case proceeds to a jury trial.
Q: What is the current status of the lawsuit?
A: The lawsuit has been filed, and the parties involved are awaiting further developments. Ms. Altman and Mr. Altman did not respond to requests for comment.
