U.S. District Judge Zachary Bluestone dismissed a sexual abuse lawsuit filed by Annie Altman against her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The Missouri judge ruled the claims were untimely because the statute of limitations had expired. The complaint alleged abuse occurred between 1997 and 2006.
Judge Bluestone granted Annie Altman leave to refile the complaint under a Missouri law for childhood sexual abuse. This specific statute may provide an extended filing window. Her legal counsel confirmed plans to file an amended complaint promptly.
The court also permitted Sam Altman’s defamation countersuit against his sister to proceed.