Rockman sues OpenAI for trade secret theft, San Francisco
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Rockman sues OpenAI for trade secret theft, San Francisco
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Rockman v. OpenAI Inc. et al
Case Number: 3:26-cv-03028-SK Judge: Kim, Sallie Location: San Francisco Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Defend Trade Secrets Act (of 2016) Date Filed:
April 9, 2026
Last Filing Date:
April 8, 2026
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| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04-08-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT for Trade Secret Misappropriation and Demand for Jury Trial against OpenAI OpCo, LLC, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, OpenAI Inc., (Filing Fee: ifpp entered 4/8/2026). Filed by Christopher D. Rockman, Jr.. Consent/Declination due by 4/22/2026. |
| 04-08-26 | 2 | Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Christopher D. Rockman, Jr. (tn, COURT STAFF) |
| 04-08-26 | 3 | Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs filed by Christopher D. Rockman, Jr. (tn, COURT STAFF) |
| 04-08-26 | 4 | Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Joint Case Management Statement due by 7/6/2026. Initial Case Management Conference set for 7/13/2026 at 1:30 PM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. (tn, COURT STAFF) (Filed o |
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