🛡️ Hazing Victims in Dallas County, Arkansas: Your Legal Rights & How to Fight Back

If your child has been hazed at a college, university, or Greek organization in Dallas County, Arkansas — or anywhere in America — you have legal rights. You are not alone. And you can fight back.

At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to hold fraternities, sororities, and universities accountable. Dallas County families deserve the same aggressive representation we provide in Texas. While we’re based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we serve hazing victims nationwide — including right here in Dallas County, Arkansas.

🚨 What Dallas County Parents Need to Know About Hazing

Hazing Isn’t “Tradition” — It’s Abuse

Hazing is not harmless fun. It’s not “building character.” It’s not “brotherhood” or “sisterhood.”

In our current case, a student was:

Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
Forced to do 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
Beaten with wooden paddles
Forced to eat until he vomited, then forced to keep running
Hospitalized for four days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure

This isn’t tradition. This is torture.

And it happens in Dallas County, Arkansas too.

🎓 Hazing in Dallas County: What’s Happening Near You

Dallas County is home to Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, just a short drive away. While we don’t have documented hazing incidents from Ouachita Baptist, we know this:

National fraternities like Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Kappa Sigma have chapters at universities across Arkansas.
The same organizations that hazed our client in Texas operate near Dallas County.
Universities in Arkansas face the same oversight failures as those in Texas.
If hazing can happen at major universities like University of Houston and Florida State, it can happen at colleges near Dallas County.

Your child could be next.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Dallas County Hazing Victim

Arkansas Has Anti-Hazing Laws — And They Apply to You

Arkansas Code § 6-5-201 to 6-5-206 defines hazing and makes it a crime. Under Arkansas law:

Hazing means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization.

This includes:

Physical abuse (beatings, paddling, forced exercise)
Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances)
Sleep deprivation
Psychological abuse (humiliation, threats)
Any activity that creates unreasonable risk of harm

Important: Arkansas law states that consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says that doesn’t matter.

Who Can Be Held Liable in Dallas County?

If your child was hazed in Dallas County or at a nearby Arkansas university, you can sue:

Defendant	Why They’re Liable
Local Chapter	Directly organized and conducted hazing
Chapter Officers	Leadership responsibility; directed activities
Individual Members	Participated in hazing; failed to stop it
National Organization	Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture
University	Failed to protect students; knew or should have known
Housing Corporation	Owned/controlled property where hazing occurred
Alumni/Hosts	Allowed hazing at their home (premises liability)

In our Texas case, we’re suing 10 defendants — including the national fraternity, the university, and individual members. Dallas County families can pursue the same accountability.

💰 What Compensation Can Dallas County Families Recover?

Hazing victims in Dallas County can recover compensation for:

Economic Damages:

Medical bills (past and future) — hospital stays, therapy, specialists
Lost wages — time missed from work during recovery
Educational expenses — tuition, fees, scholarships lost due to hazing
Future earning capacity — if injuries affect career options

Non-Economic Damages:

Physical pain and suffering — the agony of rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, or other injuries
Mental anguish — PTSD, anxiety, depression from abuse
Emotional distress — humiliation, shame, loss of trust
Loss of enjoyment of life — impact on college experience, social life, activities

Punitive Damages:

Punishment for egregious conduct — when defendants acted with reckless disregard
Deterrent for other organizations — to prevent future hazing

In our current case, we’re seeking $10 million. This is not an arbitrary number — it’s based on precedent. Hazing cases have resulted in multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements nationwide.

🏛️ Real Hazing Cases That Won Millions — Proof That Dallas County Families Can Win Too

Stone Foltz — $10.1 Million (Ohio, 2021)

Victim: Pi Kappa Alpha pledge, Bowling Green State University
Hazing: Forced to drink entire bottle of alcohol
Result: Died from alcohol poisoning
Outcome: $10.1 million total settlement (university + fraternity)

Maxwell Gruver — $6.1 Million Jury Verdict (Louisiana, 2017)

Victim: Phi Delta Theta pledge, LSU
Hazing: Forced to drink during “Bible Study” ritual
Result: Died from alcohol poisoning (BAC 0.495 — more than 6x legal limit)
Outcome: $6.1 million jury verdict; criminal convictions

Timothy Piazza — $110+ Million (Estimated, Pennsylvania, 2017)

Victim: Beta Theta Pi pledge, Penn State
Hazing: Forced to drink 18 drinks in 82 minutes; fell down stairs repeatedly
Result: Died from traumatic brain injury; fraternity waited 12 hours to call 911
Outcome: $110+ million confidential settlement

Dallas County families: These cases prove that hazing victims can and do win big. The same legal strategies apply to Arkansas cases.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Dallas County

Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

Even if your child says they’re “fine,” take them to a doctor.
Hazing injuries like rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening.
Medical records are critical evidence for your case.

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

Take photos of injuries at all stages of healing.
Save all communications — texts, GroupMe messages, Snapchats, emails.
Document witness names — other pledges, bystanders who saw the hazing.
Keep all physical evidence — clothing, objects used in hazing.

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without a Lawyer

Fraternities, sororities, and universities will try to control the narrative.
They may ask your child to sign documents or give statements.
Anything your child says can be used against them.
Do not post on social media about the incident.

Step 4: Report the Hazing

File a police report — hazing is a crime in Arkansas.
Report to the university — but do not meet with administrators alone.
Report to the national organization — but expect damage control, not justice.

Step 5: Contact an Experienced Hazing Attorney Immediately

The statute of limitations in Arkansas is typically 3 years for personal injury, but don’t wait.
Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Your rights expire.
We offer free consultations for Dallas County families.
We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case.

📞 Dallas County Families: Call Attorney 911 Now

If your child has been hazed in Dallas County, Arkansas — or anywhere in America — call us immediately.

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

We serve Dallas County and all of Arkansas from our offices in Texas. We travel to you for depositions, meetings, and trials.

We work on contingency — $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Dallas County Families

Q: My child was hazed at Ouachita Baptist University (or another Arkansas school). Can you help even though you’re in Texas?

A: YES. We represent hazing victims nationwide. We have:

Federal court authority — we can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction.
Dual-state bar licenses — Texas and New York.
Willingness to travel — we come to Dallas County for your case.
Remote consultation technology — video meetings available.

Distance is not a barrier to justice.

Q: My child is afraid of retribution. How do you protect them?

A: We take victim protection seriously.

Confidentiality — we keep your case private.
Legal representation — the organization cannot contact your child directly.
Witness protection — we help witnesses feel safe coming forward.
Criminal coordination — if charges are filed, we work with prosecutors.

In our current case, our client is “fearful of doing an interview due to retribution.” We understand this fear, and we protect our clients.

Q: We can’t afford a lawyer. How much does it cost?

A: You pay nothing upfront.

We work on contingency — we only get paid if we win your case.
Our fee is a percentage of your recovery.
If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.
This levels the playing field — you can fight powerful institutions without financial risk.

Q: The fraternity says my child “consented” to hazing. Is that a valid defense?

A: NO.

Arkansas law explicitly states that consent is NOT a defense to hazing.
Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says that doesn’t matter.
Peer pressure, fear of expulsion, and social coercion negate true consent.
This is a common defense tactic — and it fails under the law.

Q: What if the hazing happened off-campus?

A: It doesn’t matter.

Arkansas hazing law applies on or off campus.
If hazing occurred at a private home, the homeowner can be liable.
The university may still be liable if they knew or should have known about the hazing.

Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit?

A: Typically 3 years in Arkansas, but don’t wait.

The statute of limitations for personal injury in Arkansas is usually 3 years from the date of injury.
However, evidence disappears quickly.
Witnesses forget. Organizations destroy records.
The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.

Q: What if my child was hazed but not physically injured?

A: Psychological trauma is still compensable.

PTSD, anxiety, depression, and emotional distress are real injuries.
Therapy records and mental health treatment can support your claim.
You don’t need to be hospitalized to have a valid case.

Q: Can we sue the university even if they didn’t know about the hazing?

A: Yes, if they should have known.

Universities have a duty to protect students.
If they failed to implement adequate oversight, they can be liable.
In our Texas case, the university owned the fraternity house — they had even more responsibility.

🎯 Why Dallas County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Actively Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Case Right Now

We’re not just talking about hazing — we’re in court fighting it.
Dallas County families get the same aggressive representation we’re providing in Texas.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook

Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies before switching sides.
We know how they try to deny and minimize claims.
We use that insider knowledge to maximize your recovery.

3. Federal Court Authority — We Can Pursue Your Case Nationwide

Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas.
Can pursue Dallas County cases in federal jurisdiction.

4. Dual-State Bar Licenses — Texas and New York

Strategic advantage for cases involving national fraternities headquartered out of state.

5. We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español

Our staff is bilingual.
We serve Spanish-speaking Dallas County families without language barriers.

6. We Travel to Dallas County

For depositions, client meetings, and trials.
Distance is not a barrier to justice.

7. Proven Track Record of Multi-Million Dollar Results

We’ve won millions for personal injury victims.
We know how to value hazing cases.

8. We Care — This Isn’t Just a Paycheck

We’ve seen what hazing does to kids and families.
We’re fighting to protect the next student.

📢 A Message to Dallas County Fraternities and Universities

To the fraternities operating near Dallas County:

We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter operates near Dallas County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.

To the universities in Arkansas:

The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now or face the same accountability.

🔥 Dallas County Families: Enough Is Enough

Hazing has taken too many lives. It has hospitalized too many students. It has destroyed too many families.

Dallas County parents: Your child trusted these organizations. They expected to be safe. That trust was betrayed.

We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. We are fighting back.

If your child has been hazed in Dallas County, Arkansas — call us now.