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Sam Altman Sues Over $27M San Francisco Mansion's Defects

The OpenAI CEO claims the property, featuring a 'Batcave' and infinity pool, is plagued by shoddy construction and hidden flaws.

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Sam Altman bought a '$27 million lemon' house at 950 Lombard Street in San Francisco.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (L) talks with Apple executive Eddy Cue (R) during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10, 2024 in Cupertino, California. 
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Overview

  • Altman's lawsuit alleges the developers concealed major issues, including a leaky infinity pool and faulty sewage systems.
  • The property, bought in 2020, was once the most expensive single-family home listing in San Francisco.
  • The lawsuit claims the cost to repair the extensive damage exceeds $4 million.
  • Developers Troon Pacific and CEO Greg Malin are named in the suit, accused of misrepresentation and negligence.
  • Previous legal troubles for Troon Pacific include a $48 million payout to investors for incomplete projects.