OpenAI says product lability claims belong in California state court

( March 10, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: OpenAI moved to dismiss a federal case over the death of a woman at the hands of her ChatGPT-using son, saying it should be part of coordinated proceedings already going on in state court. OpenAI said that the mother’s estate has begun a related case in state court and coordination would promote efficiency.See attached file. ...

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