Hazing Victims in Conecuh County: Legal Rights & How Attorney 911 Can Help

Hazing Happens in Conecuh County — And It’s Not “Tradition,” It’s Abuse

Conecuh County families send their children to college expecting them to be safe. They trust that universities and Greek organizations will protect their students. But too often, that trust is betrayed.

Hazing is not harmless fun. It’s not “building character.” It’s not “brotherhood.” It’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s sometimes torture. And in the worst cases, it’s deadly.

If your child has been hazed at a university near Conecuh County, you have legal rights. And Attorney 911 is here to fight for you.

What Is Hazing? Conecuh County Families Need to Know

Hazing is any activity that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in an organization. In Alabama and across the U.S., hazing is illegal — and it can lead to serious injury, hospitalization, or death.

Examples of Hazing That Have Happened Near Conecuh County:

✔ Physical abuse: Forced exercise until collapse, beatings with paddles, branding, or being struck
✔ Forced consumption: Being made to drink alcohol until vomiting or passing out, forced eating of food or non-food items
✔ Sleep deprivation: Being forced to stay up all night, driving members during early morning hours, or completing tasks at all hours
✔ Psychological torture: Waterboarding (simulated drowning), being hog-tied, carrying humiliating objects, or threats of expulsion
✔ Sexual humiliation: Forced nudity, sexualized activities, or carrying sexual objects
✔ Exposure to the elements: Being forced to stand outside in cold weather or endure extreme heat

These aren’t rumors. This is happening right now — including at universities near Conecuh County.

The Reality: Hazing Can Cause Permanent Damage

Hazing isn’t just embarrassing or uncomfortable. It can cause lifelong harm, including:

🚑 Rhabdomyolysis — Muscle breakdown that leads to kidney failure (this is what happened to our client in Houston)
🚑 Traumatic brain injury — From beatings or falls
🚑 Alcohol poisoning — From forced drinking, which can be fatal
🚑 PTSD, anxiety, and depression — Long-term psychological trauma
🚑 Death — Over 50 hazing deaths have occurred in the U.S. since 2000

If your child was hazed and suffered any of these injuries, you may have a legal case — no matter where in Conecuh County you live.

Who Is Liable? Conecuh County Families Can Sue These Defendants

When hazing happens, multiple parties can be held legally responsible. At Attorney 911, we pursue every liable defendant to maximize compensation for Conecuh County victims.

1. The Local Fraternity or Sorority Chapter

• Directly organized and conducted the hazing
• Chapter officers (president, pledge master) can be held personally liable
• Members who participated can be sued individually

2. The National Fraternity/Sorority Organization

• Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies
• Knew or should have known about hazing culture
• Have deep pockets and insurance policies to pay damages

3. The University or College

• Failed to supervise Greek life
• Knew or should have known about hazing risks
• Owned the property where hazing occurred (premises liability)
• Had prior hazing incidents but did nothing to prevent future harm

4. Individual Members & Officers

• Participated in or facilitated hazing
• Can be held personally liable for damages
• May have homeowner’s or renter’s insurance that covers liability

5. Alumni & Hosts

• Allowed hazing to occur at their homes
• Can be sued for premises liability

Conecuh County families: You don’t have to choose just one defendant. We sue them all.

Why Conecuh County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

Right now, we are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. Our client was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and struck with wooden paddles.

This isn’t theoretical for us. We’re in the fight. And we’ll bring the same aggression to Conecuh County victims.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook

Both of our attorneys — Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena — used to work for insurance companies. We know exactly how they try to minimize claims, deny liability, and lowball victims.

Now, we use that knowledge against them. We know their tactics, and we know how to win.

3. We Serve Conecuh County Families Nationwide

While we’re based in Texas, we represent hazing victims across the country, including in Conecuh County. We offer:

• Free video consultations for Conecuh County families
• Willingness to travel to Conecuh County for depositions, trials, and meetings
• Federal court authority to pursue cases anywhere in the U.S.

Distance is not a barrier. If your child was hazed near Conecuh County, we can help.

4. No Upfront Costs — You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

We understand that Conecuh County families may be worried about the cost of legal representation. That’s why we work on a contingency fee basis.

• $0 upfront — You pay nothing to hire us
• $0 if we lose — We only get paid if we win your case
• We take the risk — You focus on your child’s recovery

5. We’ve Won Millions for Injury Victims — Including Against Powerful Institutions

• BP Texas City explosion litigation — Fought against one of the largest corporations in the world
• Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury and wrongful death cases
• $10 million hazing lawsuit currently pending against Pi Kappa Phi and UH
• Former federal court experience — We know how to take on complex cases

Conecuh County families: If you’re up against a university or national fraternity, you need attorneys who aren’t intimidated. That’s us.

What Should Conecuh County Families Do If Their Child Was Hazed?

If your child has been hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations run out. Here’s what to do immediately:

1. Seek Medical Attention

• Even if your child says they’re “fine,” get them checked by a doctor
• Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) may not show symptoms immediately
• Medical records are critical evidence for your case

2. Preserve All Evidence

✅ Photos/Videos: Take pictures of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence
✅ Texts/Social Media: Screenshot all messages about hazing (GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, etc.)
✅ Witness Information: Get names and contact info of other pledges or witnesses
✅ Documents: Save any pledge manuals, schedules, or rules given to your child
✅ Medical Records: Keep all hospital and doctor records

3. Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, Sorority, or University Without Legal Counsel

• They will try to control the narrative
• They may ask your child to sign documents waiving their rights
• Anything your child says can be used against them

4. Do NOT Post on Social Media

• Avoid posting about the incident or your child’s condition
• Insurance companies and defendants will use posts against you

5. Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

• Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free consultation
• We’ll evaluate your case and explain your legal options
• We handle all communications with the defendants so you don’t have to

Conecuh County Families: You Have Legal Rights — And We’ll Fight for Them

Hazing is not a rite of passage. It’s not harmless. And it’s not something your child “consented” to.

Under Alabama law, consent is NOT a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the fraternity, sorority, and university can still be held liable.

What You Can Recover in a Hazing Lawsuit:

✔ Medical expenses (past and future)
✔ Lost wages (if your child missed work or internships)
✔ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✔ Punitive damages (to punish the defendants and prevent future hazing)
✔ Wrongful death damages (if hazing resulted in death)

Conecuh County families: Our client in Houston is seeking $10 million. Your child deserves the same aggressive representation.

Fraternities Near Conecuh County: We Are Watching

To the fraternities and sororities operating near Conecuh County:

We are watching. We are documenting. And we are coming for you.

The same legal strategies that secured multi-million dollar verdicts in other hazing cases apply to your chapters.

• Pi Kappa Phi paid after our client was hospitalized with kidney failure
• Pi Kappa Alpha paid after Stone Foltz died
• Phi Delta Theta paid after Maxwell Gruver died
• Beta Theta Pi paid after Timothy Piazza died

Your chapter could be next.

Universities Near Conecuh County: You Are Liable

To the universities near Conecuh County with Greek life:

You own the property. You have the power. You have the responsibility.

If you own the fraternity or sorority house where hazing occurs, you are liable.
If you knew or should have known about hazing, you are liable.
If you failed to act after prior incidents, you are liable.

The University of Houston owned the Pi Kappa Phi house where our client was waterboarded. They are now a defendant in our $10 million lawsuit.

Your university could be next.

Conecuh County Families: Call Us Now — Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed at a university near Conecuh County, you don’t have to fight this battle alone.

Contact Attorney 911 Today:

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Free consultation. No upfront costs. You pay nothing unless we win.

We will travel to Conecuh County for your case. We will fight for you. And we will make them pay.

Enough Is Enough. Conecuh County Families Deserve Justice.

Hazing has taken too many lives. It has destroyed too many futures. And it has gone on for too long.

But change is coming.

With every lawsuit, with every verdict, with every family that stands up and says “no more,” we get closer to ending this culture of abuse.

Conecuh County families: Your child deserves to be safe. Your family deserves justice. And we are here to fight for both.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now.