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The wrongful-death lawsuit filed against OpenAI over a teenager's death has put a hard question in front of families everywhere: when an app built to engage a vulnerable young person instead deepens their crisis, who is responsible? For families who have lost a child, the grief is compounded by mounting costs and the daunting prospect of holding a powerful technology company accountable. This page explains what the case involves, why these claims are legally difficult, and how our firm approaches them — drawn from a case we are litigating ourselves.
What Happened in the OpenAI Case
According to the lawsuit and news reports, Adam Raine, a California teenager, died by suicide in April 2025 after months of conversations with OpenAI's ChatGPT. The complaint alleges that the chatbot validated his suicidal thoughts, provided harmful information, and encouraged him to keep his distress secret — continuing unsafe interactions even after signs of self-harm appeared.
It is not an isolated concern. Separate lawsuits against Character.AI describe teenagers forming unhealthy attachments to chatbots, part of a broader worry about how these products affect young users. Suicide is among the leading causes of death for U.S. adolescents (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and many young people in crisis never receive professional care.
Why These AI Cases Are Legally Difficult
We want to be candid: holding an AI company responsible for a user's death is a novel and challenging area of law, and no one should promise an easy outcome. Technology companies raise powerful defenses, including First Amendment arguments that an AI's outputs are protected speech, and questions about whether software can be treated as a "product" for liability purposes.
- Difficult proof. Showing that an app's design was defective or unreasonably dangerous requires expert analysis of how the product worked and what safer alternatives existed.
- Unsettled law. Courts are only beginning to decide how existing product-liability and negligence principles apply to generative AI.
- Real stakes. The U.S. Surgeon General has warned of a youth mental-health crisis, and these cases sit at the center of how the law will respond.
None of this means families are without options — it means these cases require careful, experienced handling.
Our Experience: The Grindr / Miranda Corsette Case
We don't just follow these cases — we bring them.
Kaiser Romanello represents the family of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette, who was murdered after being targeted through Grindr — a dating app intended for adults. Led by attorney Lorne Adam Kaiser, the lawsuit alleges the app's inadequate age verification, hyper-precise geolocation, and design put minors at risk, and it seeks $750 million in damages along with reforms to protect vulnerable users. After the court ordered the matter to arbitration, we are continuing to pursue accountability. You can read more on our Grindr / Miranda Corsette case page.
That experience — litigating a real case about how an app's design can endanger a young person — is what informs how we look at claims like the one against OpenAI.
How Kaiser Romanello Can Help
Our firm represents families harmed by dangerous or negligent technology products, including wrongful-death claims. We investigate thoroughly, work with experts, preserve evidence such as app logs and message histories, and are willing to take on technology companies and their defenses. We handle these matters on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis, so there is no cost to have your situation reviewed and nothing owed unless we recover for you.
Most of all, we try to give a grieving family room to focus on each other while we carry the legal work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue an app or AI company if it contributed to my loved one's death?
Possibly, but it's a difficult and developing area of law. If an app's design or conduct played a role — for example, failing to stop clearly dangerous interactions — there may be a claim. These cases are fact-specific, and a lawyer can tell you honestly whether one is realistic in your situation.
What compensation might be available?
Depending on the case, a family may seek damages for medical or funeral expenses, lost support, and the emotional harm of losing a loved one. Every case is different, and a free review helps clarify what may apply.
How do I start, and is there a deadline?
Start by speaking with a lawyer and preserving evidence such as messages and account records. Time limits apply to wrongful-death and injury claims, so it's best not to wait.
Do I have to pay anything up front?
No. We work on a contingency basis — the consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Talk With Us, Confidentially
If your family has been harmed by a dangerous app or technology product, we can help you understand your options — free, confidential, and at your pace.
(844) 877-8679 Request a Free, Confidential ReviewThis article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; it does not create an attorney-client relationship. It discusses publicly reported litigation to explain how these cases generally work, and allegations described in pending lawsuits are unproven. Every case is different and depends on its specific facts. Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict future outcomes. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911. Kaiser Romanello, P.A., 11555 Heron Bay Boulevard, Suite 200, Parkland, FL 33076.
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