Lawsuit Filed Against Alpha Delta Phi Following Alleged Sexual Assault Near University of Chicago
A 19-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault at an Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house near the University of Chicago. Investigation ongoing.
POLICY WIRE — Chicago, USA — A 19-year-old woman has initiated legal action against the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity following an alleged sexual assault at its house near the University of Chicago. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Cook County Circuit Court, names both Alpha Delta Phi Inc. and the Chicago Society of Alpha Delta Phi as defendants.
The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, claims the incident occurred on February 7 during a party she attended with friends. According to the court filing, Doe was offered a drink by a fraternity member that left her feeling disoriented and physically incapacitated shortly after consumption.
The complaint alleges that the fraternity member led Doe to a secluded bedroom where he committed nonconsensual sexual acts. Doe asserts that she lost the ability to resist and that the individual ignored her pleas to use protection before leaving her unconscious.
Following the encounter, Doe was located by a friend who assisted her in leaving the premises. She sought medical attention at Illinois Masonic Hospital on February 8, where she underwent a sexual assault evidence collection process and filed a report with the Chicago Police Department.
The University of Chicago, which does not officially recognize fraternities, stated it is prepared to assist the Chicago Police Department with the investigation. University spokesperson Gerald McSwiggan described the allegations as deeply disturbing and emphasized the institution’s commitment to preventing sexual violence.
Alpha Delta Phi’s national organization confirmed it is aware of the situation and has suspended the member involved. In a statement, the organization labeled the described conduct as inconsistent with its values and pledged full cooperation with law enforcement.
This legal challenge arrives amid a period of heightened concern regarding campus safety, following a separate report of sexual assault at an Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house near the university earlier this month. Chicago police have confirmed that no arrests have been made in either case.
Doe is seeking a jury trial and damages exceeding $200,000. Her attorney, Mike Grieco, stated that the litigation aims to secure justice for his client while pushing for systemic policy reforms.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
