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Lawsuit Accuses Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity of Rape Near the University of Chicago
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Alleged Assault and Lawsuit Filing
On February 7 2026, a 19-year-old woman identified as “Jane Doe” alleges she was sexually assaulted at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house at 5747 S. University Ave. in Hyde Park. The complaint says a fraternity brother offered her an unidentified shot, after which she felt “unsteady and light-headed,” was led to a bedroom on another floor, and was raped while unable to give consent. She reported the incident to Chicago police the next morning and received treatment at Illinois Masonic Hospital.
The negligence suit was filed October 19 2026 in Cook County Circuit Court. Defendants are Alpha Delta Phi Inc. and the Chicago Society of Alpha Delta Phi; the University of Chicago is listed as a respondent in discovery but is not a named defendant.
Prior History of Allegations
The complaint references two sexual-assault reports filed within five days of each other in January 2009, a police-investigated assault during a “Bar Night” that required ambulance transport, and an anonymous Instagram post in September 2022 describing another assault. The plaintiff argues these incidents made the risk of assault foreseeable and that the fraternity failed to implement required safeguards.
Institutional Responses
- The university reiterated that fraternities are not recognized student organizations and therefore are not formally affiliated with the campus.
- Chicago Police Department: Detectives confirmed receipt of the February 8 report and that the criminal investigation remains open. No suspect description or charges have been released.
Student and Community Reactions
Students interviewed by local media expressed concern about safety near campus. A third-year chemistry student noted the fraternity house’s proximity to campus and questioned the university’s ability to protect students. Attorneys for the plaintiff emphasized that the lawsuit seeks monetary compensation and systemic reforms.
Investigation Status and Gaps
The police investigation is ongoing with no arrests announced. The University of Chicago Police Department has declined to release its incident report without a subpoena, a point highlighted in the complaint. The lawsuit seeks discovery of university records to determine whether the institution had prior knowledge of the fraternity’s alleged failures.
Data & Statistics
- Two assault reports in January 2009 (five days apart).
- One Instagram-based allegation in September 2022.
- The lawsuit seeks more than $200,000 in damages for physical injuries, emotional distress, and psychological harm.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This situation is someone that really took all the right steps,” — Georgia Booth, attorney for Jane Doe
- “He provided her with a shot. She started to feel unwell after consuming that. Minutes later, he led her upstairs into a bedroom,” — Georgia Booth
- “Alpha Delta Phi has been on notice about this house since 2009,” — Michael Grieco, attorney for Jane Doe
- “Prevention policies are supposed to protect students, not simply exist on paper,” — Georgia Booth
- “The University of Chicago is committed to addressing and preventing incidents of sexual assault. The University is not a defendant in the lawsuit against the fraternity,” — Gerald McSwiggan, university spokesperson