A Northeastern University student and her parents have filed a lawsuit against Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority, its chapter president, and a landlord over a March 2023 fall from a window during a party. Sorority member Sarah Cox, who was in her junior year, fell from the apartment's crowded kitchen and plummeted at least 20 feet to the driveway below. Court filings state that Cox now requires continuous care due to "catastrophic" injuries. The family is seeking $10.2 million in damages.
The lawsuit accuses the defendants of negligence, stating they failed to prevent overcrowding and monitor alcohol consumption. Additionally, the landlord is said to have neglected to stop tenants from allowing too many people to access the apartment. The plaintiff's attorney, James Kelly, and the defendants' attorneys have not commented. The defense is seeking to dismiss the case, writing, "Plaintiffs merely allege that all defendants were somehow responsible for the myriad of alleged behavior without any allegations of what actually caused the fall."
A GoFundMe campaign organized by Cox's brother has raised nearly $130,000 for her medical expenses and rehabilitation. Cox, who aspired to become a doctor, had recently returned from her third medical mission trip prior to the accident. Per the campaign, "She has a long road to recovery, but we're praying she makes it through this and gets back on track towards her life goal of helping others." The case is set to return to court next month. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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