Chicago Woman Sues After Alleged Apartment Security Guard Assault

Lawsuit accuses building management and security firm of negligence, mishandling evidence and response

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:11am

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A Chicago woman has filed a lawsuit alleging she was sexually assaulted by a security guard inside her North Side luxury apartment building. The lawsuit accuses the building's management company and the security firm of negligence, failure to protect tenants, and mishandling the response and evidence after the alleged incident.

Why it matters

This case raises broader concerns about tenant safety, oversight of private security companies, and how allegations of sexual assault are handled in residential buildings. The victim's attorney says there were at least six prior complaints of sexual harassment tied to the management company, highlighting potential systemic issues.

The details

According to the lawsuit, the woman, identified as "Jane Doe," was sexually assaulted on December 10, 2024, after returning home intoxicated. A security guard employed by Titan Security Group allegedly used a master key to access her apartment and raped her. The guard claims the encounter was consensual, but the lawsuit states the victim was "drunk and incoherent" at the time. The lawsuit also accuses the management company, Willow Bridge, and Titan Security Group of failing to properly preserve surveillance footage and refusing to allow the victim to break her lease after reporting the assault.

  • The alleged assault occurred on December 10, 2024.
  • The lawsuit was filed in 2026.

The players

Jane Doe

A Chicago woman who filed a lawsuit alleging she was sexually assaulted by a security guard in her luxury apartment building.

Niche 905

The luxury apartment building where the alleged assault took place.

Willow Bridge

The management company for Niche 905 that is named in the lawsuit.

Titan Security Group

The security firm that employed the guard accused of the assault and is named in the lawsuit.

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What they’re saying

“And the next thing you know, I remember waking up with this guy on top of me in my bed and apartment.”

— Jane Doe

“I was drunk and incoherent... and that's when he took advantage of the situation entirely.”

— Jane Doe

“The response here was inhumane, forcing a rape victim to continue to sleep in the bed she was raped in for two months.”

— Symone Shinton, Attorney

“They reassigned him. He worked 13 more-night shifts.”

— Symone Shinton, Attorney

“I will always live with it... something was taken from me.”

— Jane Doe

What’s next

The lawsuit is ongoing, and the accused security guard is no longer employed by Titan Security Group. The management company, Willow Bridge, and Titan Security Group have not yet responded to requests for comment.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for stronger oversight and accountability measures for private security firms operating in residential buildings, as well as the importance of proper handling and response to allegations of sexual assault to support victims and prevent further harm.