Chun Ki Kim Lawsuit, Daughters Sue Janet Williams and Atlanta Housing Defendants After Senior Housing Stabbing Acquittal

The daughters of Chun Ki Kim, a 90-year-old Atlanta senior housing resident who was fatally stabbed in 2024, have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Janet Denise Williams, the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Integral Property Management and Protect Security. The suit follows Williams’ acquittal on all criminal charges in February 2026.

This is an individual civil case, not a class action. There is no public claim form, settlement fund or filing deadline for other residents or consumers. The allegations below have not been proven in a civil court, and the criminal jury previously found Williams not guilty.

Quick Facts: Chun Ki Kim’s Family v. Janet Williams, Atlanta Housing, Integral and Protect Security

Detail	What is known
Victim	Chun Ki Kim, 90
Plaintiffs	Kate O’Hara and Youngbii Park, Kim’s daughters
Main defendant	Janet Denise Williams
Other defendants reported	Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Integral Property Management and Protect Security
Location	Marian Road Highrise, 760 Sidney Marcus Blvd. NE, Atlanta, Georgia
Civil court	Fulton County State Court (reported)
Criminal court	Fulton County Superior Court
Date of death	September 25, 2024
Criminal verdict	Not guilty on all charges, February 2026
Civil claims	Wrongful death and negligent security
Class action	No
Public claim form	None
Settlement	None reported
Civil case number	Not independently verified from the public court records reviewed

Court-record note: The civil complaint was reported as filed in late September 2026. A retrievable copy and a verifiable case number were not available in the public sources reviewed, so AllAboutLawyer does not publish a case number or caption that could not be confirmed.

What Happened to Chun Ki Kim at the Marian Road Highrise in Atlanta?

Chun Ki Kim lived at the Marian Road Highrise, a 240-unit Atlanta Housing Authority property for senior adults and people with disabilities. He was found dead in his fifth-floor apartment on the morning of September 25, 2024.

Atlanta police said he had suffered numerous stab wounds, and earlier court documents in the criminal case stated he had been stabbed more than 50 times. Kim was a longtime resident and a retired shoe repairman.

The Atlanta Housing Authority owned the building, Integral Property Management operated it and Protect Security supplied the security guards. Williams worked for Protect Security at the complex.

What Did the Criminal Jury Decide About Janet Williams and Chun Ki Kim’s Death?

Williams was charged in Fulton County Superior Court with murder, aggravated assault and exploitation and intimidation of an elderly person. After a four-day trial, the jury deliberated for slightly more than an hour and found her not guilty on all charges on February 27, 2026.

An acquittal means the prosecution did not prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. It does not award the family anything, and it does not automatically bar a separate civil lawsuit.

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What Does the Chun Ki Kim Civil Lawsuit Allege Against Janet Williams?

The daughters allege that Williams intentionally caused their father’s death. As reported, the complaint says:

• Kim’s caregiver left the building on the afternoon of September 24, 2024
• Surveillance footage places Williams on the fifth floor shortly afterward
• Williams was later seen returning to the elevator several minutes after going to the fifth floor, with details such as a torn area of clothing, a reddish stain, a red Xfinity bag and a limp

These are the plaintiffs’ allegations, not findings by a court or jury.

How Can Janet Williams Face a Civil Lawsuit in Georgia After Being Acquitted?

Criminal and civil cases are separate proceedings with different standards:

• Criminal case: the state must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
• Civil case: the plaintiffs generally must prove their claims by a preponderance of the evidence, meaning more likely than not

Because of that difference, an acquittal does not necessarily end every civil claim arising from the same death. The civil court cannot treat Williams as guilty simply because she was charged. The plaintiffs must prove their claims with evidence admitted in the civil case.

What Does the Lawsuit Allege Against the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Integral Property Management and Protect Security?

The complaint reportedly extends beyond Williams to the organizations responsible for the building:

• Protect Security employed Williams and supplied the guards. The claims reportedly question its staffing and security at the building, and may involve evidence on Williams’ hiring, training, assignment and supervision.
• Integral Property Management managed the property for Atlanta Housing. The reported allegation is that property-management defendants failed to provide adequate security for residents.
• Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta owned the building. Before the criminal trial, it said it had reviewed security protocols and contractor practices after Kim’s death.

Owning or managing a property does not by itself establish liability for a violent crime. The plaintiffs must prove the elements of their claim against each defendant. Because the complaint could not be retrieved independently, additional allegations are not presented here as established facts.

Can Chun Ki Kim’s Daughters Recover Wrongful-Death Damages Under Georgia Law?

Georgia law provides a wrongful-death claim for the death of a parent. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2, when there is no surviving spouse, a child or children may recover for the homicide of a parent. The statute describes recovery as the full value of the decedent’s life as shown by the evidence, and it sets rules for dividing a recovery among surviving family members.

Filing the suit does not mean the daughters will recover anything. The defendants can contest both liability and damages.

Is the Chun Ki Kim Lawsuit a Class Action, and Can Other Marian Road Highrise Residents Claim Money?

No. It is not a class action. It concerns Kim’s death and claims brought by his daughters.

There is no settlement administrator, claim form or compensation program for Marian Road Highrise residents. A resident with a separate injury would need to have their own circumstances evaluated separately.

What Evidence Could Matter in the Chun Ki Kim Civil Case?

Evidence that may become important includes:

• Surveillance video and building access records
• Security staffing, employment and training records
• Contracts among Atlanta Housing, Integral and Protect Security
• Police investigative records and physical evidence from the criminal case
• Witness testimony
• Records on the operation of building security systems
• Evidence on what each defendant knew or should have known

The complaint reportedly says important records are mainly or exclusively held by the defendants. Discovery could require their production if the court finds them discoverable.

What Happens Next in the Chun Ki Kim Lawsuit Against Janet Williams and Atlanta Housing?

1. Responses. The defendants answer the complaint and may file motions to dismiss or narrow the claims.
2. Discovery. Both sides exchange documents, video, records and testimony.
3. Motions and settlement talks. Courts can resolve some claims before trial, and the case may settle.
4. Trial. If it is not resolved, a civil jury could decide whether any defendant is legally responsible and whether to award damages.

No settlement has been publicly reported as of October 3, 2026.

What Should Atlanta Families Do If a Relative Is Hurt or Killed Because of Alleged Inadequate Security?

This lawsuit creates no claim process for others, but it shows which records matter. Families should preserve:

1. Incident and police reports. Request copies when legally available.
2. Security-camera information. Ask promptly about footage, since systems can overwrite older recordings.
3. Building records. Keep notices, complaints and emails with property management.
4. Witness information. Record names and contact details.
5. Medical and death records. Keep medical records, bills, autopsy information and death certificates.
6. Lease and housing documents. Keep leases and notices about security policies.
7. Prior complaints. Earlier security problems can become relevant to a negligent-security claim.

A crime at a property does not automatically make the owner, manager or security company liable. Liability depends on the facts and the law. For general background, see What Is A Wrongful Death Lawsuit? What You Must Know Before Filing.

Key Dates in the Chun Ki Kim and Janet Williams Cases

Date	Event
September 24, 2024	Kim last seen alive, per the case reporting
September 25, 2024	Kim found dead in his Marian Road Highrise apartment
October 2024	Janet Williams arrested and charged
February 27, 2026	Fulton County jury found Williams not guilty on all criminal charges
Late September 2026	Kim’s daughters reportedly filed the civil lawsuit in Fulton County State Court
October 2, 2026	Civil lawsuit reported publicly
October 3, 2026	No civil settlement or claim program reported

Frequently Asked Questions About the Chun Ki Kim Lawsuit Against Janet Williams

Who are the plaintiffs in the Chun Ki Kim lawsuit?

Kate O’Hara and Youngbii Park, Kim’s daughters.

Who is Janet Denise Williams in the Chun Ki Kim lawsuit?

She was a Protect Security guard at Marian Road Highrise, prosecuted over Kim’s 2024 death and acquitted on all charges by a Fulton County jury in February 2026.

Why are Chun Ki Kim’s daughters suing Janet Williams after her acquittal?

The civil suit alleges Williams intentionally killed their father. Civil claims use a lower burden of proof than criminal charges, so an acquittal does not automatically end every civil claim.

Who else is a defendant in the Chun Ki Kim lawsuit?

The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Integral Property Management and Protect Security, per the reported complaint.

Is the Chun Ki Kim lawsuit a class action?

No. It is an individual wrongful-death case with no class and no public claim process.

Can other Marian Road Highrise residents join the Chun Ki Kim lawsuit?

No public claim process has been announced. Other residents would need to pursue separate claims based on their own circumstances.

Has Janet Williams or Atlanta Housing been found liable for Chun Ki Kim’s death?

No. The civil lawsuit contains allegations only, and no civil judgment has been reported. Williams was acquitted in the separate criminal case.

Is there a settlement in the Chun Ki Kim lawsuit?

None has been publicly reported as of October 3, 2026.

What is the case number for the Chun Ki Kim wrongful-death lawsuit?

It could not be independently verified from the public court material reviewed, so AllAboutLawyer is not publishing one.

Disclaimer: This article is general legal information, not legal advice. Wrongful-death and premises-liability claims are fact-specific, and deadlines vary. Consult a licensed Georgia attorney about your situation.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports on the civil filing, the February 2026 verdict and the 2024 warrant coverage, O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2, and Fulton County records for the property address, as of October 3, 2026. Last Updated: October 3, 2026.