Lawsuit Filed After Student's Fall at Sorority

The family of Sarah Cox, a Northeastern University student who fell out of a second-story window during a sorority party and sustained catastrophic injuries, is suing Alpha Epsilon Phi, the sorority's president, and the property’s landlord for over $10 million. The incident occurred on March 31, 2023, at a pre-party gathering at the sorority president's apartment. Sarah Cox has been in a catatonic state since the fall and now requires round-the-clock care. The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of the sorority and the property management for failing to ensure the safety of the premises, particularly citing the low windows as a hazard. The sorority has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming the incident was Cox's fault. The family contends that none of the attendees have provided details about how the fall occurred, leaving them in the dark about the exact circumstances.