SDNY schedules Local Rule 37.2 conference in discovery dispute involving OpenAI

Chabon et al. have sued OpenAI, Inc. and others in the Southern District of New York, alleging claims that have yet to be publicly detailed.

The case carries docket number 25-cv-03291 and remains active without an assigned judge. The plaintiffs have moved for a Local Rule 37.2 conference, signaling disputes over discovery issues. The court issued an order on May 11, 2026, addressing this motion, indicating ongoing contention about how discovery should proceed.

The nature of the discovery dispute has not been disclosed, but motions under Local Rule 37.2 typically involve requests for judicial intervention to resolve disagreements over document production or deposition scheduling. The parties have not yet filed dispositive motions or reached any settlement, leaving the case in its early procedural phase.

The absence of a judge assignment suggests the court is still organizing the case docket or awaiting further filings. This litigation fits into a broader pattern of lawsuits targeting AI companies over data use and intellectual property, but specific claims here remain under wraps.

Observers should watch for the court’s rulings on discovery disputes, which could shape the scope of evidence available to both sides and influence the case’s trajectory.