Published opinion, 19 August 2026 · source · PDF · 9 pages
These citations are so nonsensical and disconnected from Appellant’s claims that we conclude that they are hallucinated citations.4 To the extent that Appellant has employed generative artificial intelligence (“generative AI” or “GAI”) tools to draft her brief, as indicated by her repeated misrepresentations of the meaning of valid statutes and precedential opinions as well as her reliance on hallucinated authority, we note that the use of GAI to draft legal filings (including by pro se litigants), without verification of the accuracy of the content so produced, may lead to misstatements and/or misrepresentations of legal authority. . .
Eastaff.” In fact, “Lowrey v. Eastaff” appears to be an entirely fabricated caption, coupled with a hallucinated citation. J-A14036-26 - 9 - After our review of Appellant’s filings on appeal, we find that Appellant has not referenced any relevant authority to support her arguments.
J-A14036-26 - 9 - After our review of Appellant’s filings on appeal, we find that Appellant has not referenced any relevant authority to support her arguments. Further, Appellant has misrepresented and/or misstated authority and fabricated authority. Accordingly, Appellant has also waived her claims by failing to cite to pertinent authority in her appellate brief.