On July 15, Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity became aware that its former Illinois Beta (disbanded in January 2016) Chapter was named in a lawsuit by Dylan Kanaan. Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity was also named.

As a policy, Phi Delta Theta does not comment on the specifics of any pending litigation except to reiterate that Phi Delta Theta is a values-based organization which prohibits hazing and takes any such allegations seriously.