Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, envisioned a mansion with unique features including a bat cave. However, he now faces a lawsuit over what he claims is a poorly constructed property.
According to a lawsuit filed against the contractors, Troon Pacific and its CEO Greg Malin, the $27 million house in San Francisco’s Russian Hill neighborhood suffers from significant construction flaws. The plaintiff, identified as 950 Lombard LLC, alleges that the home, which Altman currently resides in, has numerous defects. Public records confirm that the LLC purchased the property in 2020.
The luxurious 9,000-square-foot estate was featured in Architectural Digest in 2020, showcasing its wellness cottage, “bat cave” tunnel, outdoor theater, art gallery, and a unique “turntable” garage.
Despite its grandeur, the lawsuit claims the house has serious issues. Notably, the infinity pool was reportedly designed poorly, leading to waterproofing problems that caused flooding last year. The suit also mentions a faulty sewage line that led to raw sewage being discharged onto the property.
The plaintiff alleges that Troon Pacific and Malin were aware of these problems and misrepresented their attempts to fix them in order to sell the house. Repairing the home is estimated to cost at least $4 million.
Troon Pacific and Malin have reportedly faced multiple lawsuits concerning substandard workmanship and have been required to reimburse nearly $50 million to investors.