Teen's Lawsuit Alleges February Assault at Chicago Fraternity House
A teen's lawsuit alleges a February 2026 sexual assault at a University of Chicago fraternity house; police are investigating.
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Alpha Delta Phi Assault Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by a teenager identified as Jane Doe alleges that Alpha Delta Phi and its University of Chicago chapter were negligent in preventing a sexual assault at the chapter house on February 7, 2026. The plaintiff reported the incident to the Chicago Police Department, and the investigation is ongoing. The lawsuit cites prior reports at the chapter house and alleges the national organization did not impose interim suspensions or event safeguards after further misconduct reports. The fraternity states it suspended the member involved, is taking the allegations seriously, and will cooperate with law enforcement. A separate sexual assault allegation at another fraternity near campus was reported days before the lawsuit was announced.
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2026-10-23 to 2026-10-27 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Two sexual assault reports made about Alpha Delta Phi Chicago chapter house in 2009
Two reports of alleged sexual assault were made about the Alpha Delta Phi Chicago chapter house in 2009, five days apart, as cited in the lawsuit.
Lawsuit alleges national organization received further misconduct reports before February 2026
The lawsuit alleges that between 2009 and February 7, 2026, Alpha Delta Phi National received additional reports of sexual misconduct involving Alpha Chicago members or Alpha Chicago social events.
Plaintiff reported alleged assault to Chicago Police Department; investigation is ongoing
The plaintiff awoke the morning after the alleged assault with blood stains in her underwear and reported the incident to the Chicago Police Department. The lawsuit states that the police investigation is ongoing.
Anonymous 2022 social media post alleged sexual assault at same chapter house
In 2022, an anonymous social media post alleged a sexual assault at the same Alpha Delta Phi Chicago chapter house.
Lawsuit alleges national organization did not impose interim suspension or event safeguards on Chicago chapter
The lawsuit alleges that Alpha Delta Phi National did not impose an interim suspension on the Chicago chapter, did not restrict or condition its social events, did not require the residential floors to be secured during events, and did not require sober monitors at residential floor access points.
Alpha Delta Phi National says it is aware of allegations and will cooperate with law enforcement
Alpha Delta Phi National stated that it is aware of the allegations and is taking them extremely seriously. It said it will cooperate with law enforcement as appropriate and cannot provide further information because the matter involves an active lawsuit.
Teenager files lawsuit against Alpha Delta Phi and its University of Chicago chapter over sexual assault prevention
An unnamed teenager, referred to as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit against the Alpha Delta Phi national fraternity and its University of Chicago chapter, asserting multiple counts of negligence. The complaint alleges the defendants ignored known sexual assault risks at the chapter house and failed to put meaningful safeguards in place.
Separate sexual assault allegation reported at another fraternity near University of Chicago campus
A separate allegation of sexual assault was reported at another fraternity near the University of Chicago campus in the days before the lawsuit was announced.
Lawsuit alleges sexual assault at Alpha Delta Phi chapter house on February 7, 2026
The lawsuit alleges that Jane Doe was sexually assaulted on February 7, 2026, at the Alpha Delta Phi chapter house at 5747 South University Avenue in Chicago, by a then-member of the fraternity, and that she was unable to consent.
Lawsuit alleges member led plaintiff to upstairs bedroom and assaulted her while she was unable to refuse
The lawsuit alleges the member directed Jane Doe up to a bedroom on the residential floor despite her report that she felt unsteady and lightheaded, and then made nonconsensual sexual advances while she had lost the ability to refuse. It further alleges he left her alone and unconscious in the room.
Plaintiff seeks damages for physical injuries, emotional distress, and psychological harm
The plaintiff is seeking damages for physical injuries, emotional distress, and ongoing psychological harm.
Alpha Delta Phi National says it suspended the member involved
Alpha Delta Phi National headquarters stated that it suspended the member involved after learning of the allegations.
Lawsuit alleges fraternity member gave plaintiff an unidentified alcohol shot before assault
The lawsuit alleges that a fraternity member offered Jane Doe a shot of unidentified alcohol at a party at the chapter house on February 7, 2026, and encouraged her to drink it, after which she became unsteady and lightheaded.
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