diff --git a/.github/workflows/test-linting.yml b/.github/workflows/test-linting.yml
index 35ebffeada..4a48c1e8b0 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/test-linting.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/test-linting.yml
@@ -73,4 +73,8 @@ jobs:
 
     - name: Check import safety
       run: |
-        poetry run python -c "from litellm import *" || (echo '🚨 import failed, this means you introduced unprotected imports! 🚨'; exit 1)
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+        poetry run python -c "from litellm import *" || (echo '🚨 import failed, this means you introduced unprotected imports! 🚨'; exit 1)
+    
+    - name: Validate model_prices_and_context_window.json
+      run: |
+        jq empty litellm/model_prices_and_context_window.json