Doe v. Github Class Action
Last verified October 5, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (No. 24-6136).
- October 8, 2024Case filed
What happened
The docket text does not describe the underlying allegations. It shows an appellate proceeding in a putative class action against Github, Inc. and Microsoft Corporation, with the Ninth Circuit granting a petition for permission to appeal under 28 U.S.C. § 1292(b) and addressing sealing of portions of an answer.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Doe v. Github Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed October 8, 2024 in the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (No. 24-6136).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Doe v. Github Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Evan Creutz (Direct: 415-500-6800); Margaux Poueymirou (Direct: 415-293-6800); William Waldir Castillo Guardado, Attorney (Direct: 415-500-6800); Maxwell V. Pritt (Direct: 415-293-6800). For Github, Inc., Microsoft Corporation: Mr. Christopher J. Cariello, Attorney (Direct: 212-506-3778); Aileen McGrath (Direct: 415-268-6153); Ms. Vera Ranieri (Direct: 437-329-6063); Mr. Joseph Gratz (Direct: 415-268-7000). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- J. DOE, 2-5, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated(Plaintiff - Petitioner)
- J. DOE, 1(Plaintiff - Petitioner)
Defendants
- OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC(Defendant - Respondent)
- OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP(Defendant - Respondent)
- OPENAI INVESTMENT(Defendant - Respondent)
- OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC(Defendant - Respondent)
- OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC(Defendant - Respondent)
- OAI CORPORATION(Defendant - Respondent)
- OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC(Defendant - Respondent)
- OPENAI, LLC(Defendant - Respondent)
+ 9 more
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Evan CreutzDirect: 415-500-6800Represents J. DOE, 1
- Margaux PoueymirouDirect: 415-293-6800Represents J. DOE, 1
- William Waldir Castillo Guardado, AttorneyDirect: 415-500-6800Represents J. DOE, 1
- Maxwell V. PrittDirect: 415-293-6800Represents J. DOE, 1, J. DOE, 2-5, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated
- Christopher K.L. YoungDirect: 415-500-6807Represents J. DOE, 1
- Jesse PanuccioDirect: 202-237-2727Represents J. DOE, 1, J. DOE, 2-5, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated
- Mr. Joseph R Saveri, AttorneyDirect: 415-500-6800Represents J. DOE, 1, J. DOE, 2-5, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated
Counsel for defendants
- Mr. Christopher J. Cariello, AttorneyDirect: 212-506-3778Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation
- Aileen McGrathDirect: 415-268-6153Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation, OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
- Ms. Vera RanieriDirect: 437-329-6063Represents OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
- Mr. Joseph GratzDirect: 415-268-7000Represents OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
- John R. LanhamDirect: 858-720-5100Represents OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
- Mrs. Tiffany Cheung, AttorneyDirect: 415-268-7000Represents OPENAI, INC., a Delaware nonprofit corporation, OPENAI, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND GP I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI STARTUP FUND I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, OPENAI STARTUP FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, OPENAI OPCO, LLC, OPENAI, LLC, OPENAI GLOBAL, LLC, OAI CORPORATION, OPENAI HOLDINGS, LLC, OPENAI HOLDCO, LLC, OPENAI INVESTMENT, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV I, LP, OPENAI STARTUP FUND SPV GP I, LLC
- William Wayne OxleyTerminated: 12/16/2025Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation
- Ms. Annette Louise HurstDirect: 415-773-4585Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation
- Alyssa M. Caridis, AttorneyDirect: 213-612-2372Represents GITHUB, INC., a Delaware corporation, MICROSOFT CORPORATION, a Washington corporation
From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
Guides:What is a class action lawsuit?How class membership worksYour options as a class member
Summarised from public settlement documents; confirm terms on the official settlement website. ClaimWatch is not a law firm, and filing a claim is free.
More other settlements
View all →Hughes v. Smith County Jail Detainment Settlement
From $685.87
Limetree Bay Refinery Incidents Settlement
Payments will be calculated using a pro rata point system encompassing property damage, nuisance, trespass, economic losses, cistern related physical impact, physical and emotional health manifestations, and non-reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses incurred that arose from the Limetree Bay Refinery release incidents.
SPS Technologies Fire Settlement
Up to $5,300
NCAA Concussion Settlement Medical Monitoring Program
Free medical screening and free medical evaluations up to two times