Hazing Lawyer in Cook County, GA | Fraternity & Sorority Abuse Attorney

Cook County Families: Your Child Was Hazed. We Can Help.

If your child was injured, hospitalized, or traumatized by hazing at a fraternity, sorority, or student organization in Cook County, Georgia—or anywhere in the state—you are not alone. And you have legal rights.

At Attorney 911, we are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win. And we will fight just as hard for Cook County families.

⚠️ Hazing Happens in Cook County Too

The same fraternities that hazed our client in Texas operate chapters at universities near Cook County. The same “traditions” that led to hospitalization in Houston exist in Georgia. And the same negligence that allowed this to happen at UH exists at Georgia institutions.

If your child was hazed in Cook County, we can help—no matter where it happened.

🚨 What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Georgia)

Hazing is not “boys being boys.” It’s not “building character.” It’s not “just part of the process.”

Hazing is abuse. And in Georgia, it’s illegal.

Georgia’s Anti-Hazing Law (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-61)

Georgia law defines hazing as:

“Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission, or affiliation with any organization.”

This includes:
✅ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion
✅ Forced consumption – Alcohol, food, or non-food substances until vomiting
✅ Sleep deprivation – Late-night activities, early-morning driving
✅ Psychological torture – Humiliation, threats, isolation
✅ Sexual abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
✅ Dangerous activities – Waterboarding, extreme weather exposure, confined spaces

📌 Georgia Law: Consent is NOT a defense.
Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says that doesn’t matter. Hazing is illegal regardless of consent.

🏥 The Medical Consequences of Hazing

Hazing isn’t just “roughhousing.” It can cause permanent, life-threatening injuries.

Common Hazing Injuries We See in Cook County Cases:

🚨 Our client was hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being forced to do 500 squats while being waterboarded. This is what hazing does to students in Cook County too.

💰 Who Is Liable? (And Who We Can Sue)

When hazing happens, multiple parties are responsible. We sue everyone who allowed it to occur.

1. The Local Chapter (Fraternity/Sorority)

• Directly organized and conducted hazing
• Chapter officers (president, pledgemaster) are personally liable
• Members who participated can be sued individually

2. The National Organization

• Knew or should have known about hazing culture
• Failed to supervise local chapters
• Have deep pockets and insurance policies

Example: Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters nationwide. After Andrew Coffey died in 2017, they did nothing to stop it from happening again. Now Leonel Bermudez is in the hospital.

3. The University or College

• Owns or controls the property where hazing occurs
• Failed to supervise Greek life
• Knew about prior incidents and did nothing
• Allowed dangerous “traditions” to continue

Example: The University of Houston owns the Pi Kappa Phi house where our client was waterboarded. They knew about a 2017 hazing hospitalization at another fraternity—and did nothing to prevent it from happening again.

4. Individual Members & Officers

• Personally participated in hazing
• Allowed it to happen under their leadership
• Can be sued individually (and their personal assets are at risk)

Example: In the Stone Foltz case, the chapter president was personally ordered to pay $6.5 million for his role in hazing.

5. Alumni & Housing Corporations

• Allowed hazing at their homes (premises liability)
• Failed to report dangerous activities
• Can be held financially responsible

📌 Our lawsuit names a former member and his spouse because hazing occurred at their residence.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Cook County

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
• Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) don’t show symptoms right away.
• Medical records are critical evidence.

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos of injuries (bruises, cuts, burns).
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs).
• Document everything (dates, times, locations, witnesses).
• Do NOT delete anything—even if it’s embarrassing.

✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, Sorority, or University Alone

• They will try to control the narrative.
• They will downplay what happened.
• They will pressure you to stay silent.
• Anything you say can be used against you.

✅ Step 4: Do NOT Post on Social Media

• Insurance companies and lawyers will use your posts against you.
• Even innocent posts (“I’m fine!”) can be twisted to claim you weren’t hurt.
• Stay off social media until your case is resolved.

✅ Step 5: Contact a Hazing Lawyer Immediately

• Georgia has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases.
• Evidence disappears fast—witnesses forget, messages get deleted.
• The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case will be.

💼 Why Cook County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Already Fighting This Battle

• We are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know exactly how these organizations operate.
• We know how to prove liability and maximize compensation.

2. We Have Insider Knowledge

• Both of our attorneys are former insurance defense lawyers.
• We know how insurance companies try to lowball victims.
• We know how to counter their tactics.

3. We Fight for Maximum Compensation

We pursue every possible defendant to ensure you get the compensation you deserve:

✔ Medical bills (past, present, and future)
✔ Lost wages (if your child missed work or internships)
✔ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✔ Punitive damages (to punish the organization and prevent future hazing)

📌 In our current case, we’re seeking $10 million—because that’s what it takes to send a message.

4. We Serve Cook County Families—No Matter Where the Hazing Happened

• We’re based in Texas, but we represent hazing victims nationwide.
• We can file lawsuits in Georgia courts.
• We offer video consultations for Cook County families.
• We will travel to Cook County for depositions, trials, and client meetings.

5. No Upfront Costs—We Only Get Paid If You Win

• No retainer. No hourly fees.
• We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.
• If we don’t recover money for you, you owe us nothing.

📞 Cook County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child was hazed in Cook County, Georgia, time is running out.

✅ Free, confidential case evaluation
✅ No obligation to hire us
✅ Available 24/7

📞 1-888-ATTY-911

📧 ralph@atty911.com

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We will fight for your child. We will hold the responsible parties accountable. And we will not stop until justice is served.

🔥 To Fraternities & Sororities Near Cook County: We Are Watching

Pi Kappa Phi. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Pi Kappa Alpha. Kappa Sigma. Phi Delta Theta. Sigma Chi. Beta Theta Pi.

If your chapter operates near Cook County, Georgia, know this:

• We are actively investigating hazing nationwide.
• We have successfully sued fraternities for millions.
• We know your playbook—and we will dismantle it in court.

If you haze students in Cook County, we will find out. And we will sue you.

The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts in other states apply to your chapter. Clean up your act now—or face the consequences.

🏛️ To Universities Near Cook County: You Are Next

University of Georgia. Georgia Southern. Valdosta State. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. South Georgia State College.

If your institution allows hazing to occur on your campus, you are liable.

• You own the fraternity houses where hazing happens.
• You have the power to regulate Greek life.
• You knew or should have known about the risks.

The University of Houston is being sued for $10 million because they failed to stop hazing. Don’t let your institution be next.

📢 Cook County Parents: This Could Happen to Your Child

Hazing doesn’t just happen at big universities. It happens at small colleges. It happens in Cook County. It happens to students who just want to belong.

Our client wasn’t even a University of Houston student when he was hazed. He was a “ghost rush”—expected to transfer later. They did this to someone who wasn’t even enrolled yet.

If it can happen to him, it can happen to your child.

🚨 Warning Signs Your Child Is Being Hazed:

• Sudden secrecy about their activities
• Unexplained bruises, injuries, or exhaustion
• Avoiding certain people or places
• Changes in mood (anxiety, depression, withdrawal)
• Unexplained absences from school or work
• Talking about “traditions” or “initiation”
• Sudden financial requests (paying for “events”)

If you suspect your child is being hazed, act now. Call us before it’s too late.

📜 Georgia Hazing Laws: Know Your Rights

Georgia’s Anti-Hazing Statute (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-61)

• Hazing is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail, $1,000 fine).
• If hazing causes serious injury or death, it’s a felony (up to 5 years in prison).
• Consent is NOT a defense—even if your child “agreed” to participate.
• Organizations can be fined up to $10,000 for hazing.

Civil Lawsuits for Hazing in Georgia

In addition to criminal charges, victims can sue for:
✔ Medical expenses (past, present, and future)
✔ Lost wages (if hazing affected school or work)
✔ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✔ Punitive damages (to punish the organization and prevent future hazing)

📌 Georgia has no cap on pain and suffering damages in personal injury cases.

🏆 Our Track Record: Multi-Million Dollar Hazing Verdicts & Settlements

📌 These results are possible for Cook County families too.

🎯 Why $10 Million? Because That’s What It Takes to Stop Hazing

Hazing won’t stop until the cost is too high to ignore.

• $10 million sends a message that hazing is unacceptable.
• $10 million forces universities to take action.
• $10 million makes fraternities think twice before hazing again.

Our client was waterboarded. He was forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down. He spent 4 days in the hospital with kidney failure.

This is not “tradition.” This is torture. And it must stop.

📞 Cook County Families: Call Us Now

If your child was hazed in Cook County, Georgia, don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. And your legal rights expire.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911

📧 ralph@atty911.com

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We will fight for your child. We will hold the responsible parties accountable. And we will not stop until justice is served.

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Together, we can end hazing in Cook County and across Georgia.

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