A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Ann Altman, the sister of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, after she refused to undergo a medical exam. The lawsuit, which was filed in January 2025, accused Sam Altman of sexually abusing his sister between 1997 and 2006.

According to reports, Sam Altman has denied the allegations. The dismissal of the case comes after Ann Altman's refusal to attend an independent medical examination, which was a requirement for the case to proceed.

The exact details of the allegations and the reasons behind the dismissal are not fully clear, with some sources stating that Ann Altman refused to appear for the exam, while others specify that she refused to attend an independent medical examination.

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