The High-Stakes Healthcare AI Battles To Watch In 2026

By Editorial Team

Courts across the country are gearing up to handle a surge of litigation in 2026 that will help establish the legal framework surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare and life sciences industries.

Several key players in the healthcare and AI sectors are set to engage in legal battles that could shape the future of AI applications in healthcare. Some of the prominent companies and entities involved include Google LLC, Guardant Health Inc., Humana Inc., OpenAI OpCo LLC, RingCentral Inc., Sharp HealthCare, Tempus AI, The Cigna Group, and UnitedHealth Group Inc.

Legal proceedings are expected to take place in various courts, including the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Law firms such as Foley Hoag, Foley & Lardner, Haynes Boone, Hogan Lovells, and Hooper Lundy are expected to represent various parties in these legal battles.

These high-stakes legal disputes will not only impact the involved companies but also have broader implications for the use of AI in healthcare, setting important precedents and guidelines for future AI applications in the industry.

Stay tuned for more updates on these healthcare AI battles as they unfold throughout 2026.