🛡️ Hazing Victims in Randolph County, Georgia: Your Legal Rights & How to Fight Back

Attorney911 Legal Emergency Lawyers™ — Serving Randolph County Hazing Victims Nationwide

⚠️ Randolph County Parents & Students: The Hazing Crisis Has Come to Your Community

Hazing isn’t just happening at big universities. It’s happening right here in Randolph County. At local colleges, high schools, sports teams, and Greek organizations. The same fraternities that waterboarded a student at University of Houston have chapters operating near Randolph County. The same national organizations that paid $10 million after a student died at Bowling Green State have active chapters in Georgia. And the same institutional failures that allowed a student to be hospitalized with kidney failure in Texas are happening at institutions near Randolph County.

If your child has been hazed in Randolph County, you are not alone. And you have legal rights.

At Attorney911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to build these cases. We know how to hold institutions accountable. And we are bringing that same aggressive representation to Randolph County families.

🚨 What Is Hazing? — Randolph County’s Hidden Epidemic

Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, initiation, affiliation, holding office, or maintaining membership in an organization.

This includes:

Category	Examples
Physical Abuse	Beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion
Forced Consumption	Forced drinking (alcohol poisoning), forced eating (until vomiting), non-food substances
Waterboarding/Drowning	Simulated drowning with hoses or other methods
Sleep Deprivation	Forced late nights, early mornings, disrupted sleep
Psychological Torture	Humiliation, degradation, verbal abuse, isolation, threats
Sexual Abuse	Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects, sexual assault
Exposure	Cold weather exposure, heat exposure, confined spaces
Servitude	Forced cleaning, driving, errands for members

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
Struck with wooden paddles
Forced to eat until vomiting, then forced to keep running
Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure

This isn’t “tradition.” This is torture. And it’s happening to Randolph County students.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Randolph County Hazing Victim

Georgia Hazing Law — What You Need to Know

Georgia has strong anti-hazing laws. Under O.C.G.A. § 16-5-61, hazing is a misdemeanor that can become a felony if it causes serious bodily harm or death.

Key Provisions:

Consent is NOT a defense — Even if a student “agreed” to participate, it’s still illegal
Organizations can be held liable — Fraternities, sororities, sports teams, and other groups
Individuals face criminal charges — Up to 1 year in jail for misdemeanor; felony charges for serious injury
Universities can be sued — If they knew or should have known about hazing

Randolph County Families: Georgia law protects your child. And when Georgia law isn’t enough, federal civil rights laws provide additional avenues for justice.

Who Can Be Held Liable in Randolph County?

Defendant	Why They’re Liable	Randolph County Application
Local Chapter	Directly organized and conducted hazing	Chapters at local Randolph County colleges
National Organization	Failed to supervise; knew of hazing culture	Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, others with local chapters
University/College	Owned property; failed to prevent hazing	Albany State, Andrew College, local high schools
Individual Members	Participated in or facilitated hazing	Students, alumni, advisors
Coaches/Advisors	Failed to supervise athletic teams/clubs	Local high school and college coaches
Insurance Companies	Provide coverage for institutional liability	National organizations and universities have insurance

Randolph County Parents: You don’t have to sue just the local chapter. The national organizations have deep pockets and insurance policies that can provide real compensation.

💰 What Is Your Randolph County Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing cases can result in substantial compensation for victims and their families. In our current case, we are seeking $10 million. Here’s what that covers:

Economic Damages (Actual Financial Losses)

Medical bills — Hospitalization, therapy, rehabilitation
Future medical costs — Ongoing treatment, potential dialysis/transplant
Lost wages — Time missed from work during recovery
Educational impact — Tuition refunds, academic disruption

Non-Economic Damages (Pain and Suffering)

Physical pain — From injuries like rhabdomyolysis, broken bones, burns
Mental anguish — PTSD, anxiety, depression from abuse
Emotional distress — Humiliation, shame, loss of trust
Loss of enjoyment of life — Impact on relationships, activities, college experience

Punitive Damages (Punishment for Egregious Conduct)

For waterboarding, forced exercise to collapse, paddling
For institutions that knew and did nothing
For cover-ups and retaliation against victims

Recent Hazing Verdicts & Settlements:

Case	University	Amount	Type
Stone Foltz	Bowling Green State	$10.1 Million	Settlement
Maxwell Gruver	Louisiana State	$6.1 Million	Jury Verdict
Timothy Piazza	Penn State	$110 Million+	Settlement
Adam Oakes	Virginia Commonwealth	$4 Million+	Settlement

Randolph County Families: These results are possible for Randolph County victims. The same legal strategies apply.

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

STEP 1: Ensure Immediate Safety

Remove your child from the dangerous situation
Seek medical attention immediately — even if injuries seem minor
Rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and internal injuries may not show symptoms right away

STEP 2: Preserve All Evidence

DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING. PRESERVE EVERYTHING.

Evidence Type	What to Save
Medical Records	Hospital records, doctor notes, therapy records
Photos/Videos	Injuries at all stages, hazing locations, items used
Communications	Text messages, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails
Witness Information	Names and contact info of other victims and witnesses
Documents	Pledge manuals, schedules, rules given to your child
Financial Records	Medical bills, lost wages, tuition/fees paid
Academic Records	Impact on grades, enrollment, scholarships

CRITICAL: If your child is incapacitated, have a trusted friend or family member gather evidence.

STEP 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without Legal Counsel

Do NOT speak to fraternity/sorority leadership
Do NOT speak to university administrators alone
Do NOT sign anything from the organization
Do NOT post on social media about the incident

They will try to control the narrative. They will try to intimidate witnesses. They will try to destroy evidence.

STEP 4: Report to Authorities

File a police report — Hazing is a crime in Georgia
File a Title IX report (for college students) — Hazing often involves gender-based discrimination
File a school report — High schools and colleges have reporting procedures

STEP 5: Contact an Experienced Hazing Attorney

DO NOT WAIT. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Statutes of limitations expire.

Call Attorney911 today for a free, confidential consultation:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com

We work on contingency — $0 upfront. You don’t pay unless we win your case.

🏛️ Who We Sue for Randolph County Hazing Victims

The Local Chapter

Directly organized and conducted hazing
Chapter officers (president, pledgemaster) face personal liability
Current and former members who participated

The National Organization

Failed to supervise local chapter
Knew about hazing culture
Has deep pockets and insurance policies
In our current case: Pi Kappa Phi National is a defendant

The University or School

Owned or controlled the property where hazing occurred
Failed to prevent hazing despite prior knowledge
Failed to supervise Greek life or athletic programs
In our current case: University of Houston is a defendant

Individual Perpetrators

Each person who participated in or facilitated hazing
In the Stone Foltz case: Chapter president ordered to pay $6.5 million personally

Insurance Companies

National organizations and universities have liability insurance
Insurance policies often have $1 million+ limits

Randolph County Families: We pursue every liable entity to maximize your compensation.

🔍 How We Prove Your Randolph County Hazing Case

1. Medical Evidence

Hospital records documenting injuries
Doctor testimony about cause of injuries
Photos of injuries at all stages
Expert testimony on long-term impact

In our current case: Rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, and hospitalization provide strong medical evidence.

2. Pattern Evidence

Prior hazing incidents at the same chapter
Prior hazing incidents at other chapters of the same national organization
In our current case: Andrew Coffey died at Pi Kappa Phi in 2017; Bermudez hospitalized in 2025

3. Institutional Knowledge

University/school knew or should have known about hazing
National organization knew about hazing culture
In our current case: UH had a 2017 hazing hospitalization; Pi Kappa Phi knew about “a hazing crisis”

4. Witness Testimony

Other victims who were hazed
Bystanders who witnessed hazing
Members who participated or knew about it

In our current case: Another pledge collapsed unconscious on October 15, 2025.

5. Documentary Evidence

Text messages, social media posts, emails
Pledge manuals, schedules, rules
Photos and videos of hazing activities

6. Expert Testimony

Greek life culture experts
Hazing prevention experts
Medical experts on injuries
Economic experts on damages

🎯 Why Randolph County Families Choose Attorney911

1. We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now

Currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the fight
Randolph County families get the same aggressive representation

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies
We know how they think, how they value cases, and how they try to deny claims
We use that knowledge to maximize your compensation

3. Federal Court Authority

Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Can pursue Randolph County cases in federal court
Dual-state bar licenses (Texas AND New York)

4. Nationwide Reach

Based in Texas, but serve hazing victims nationwide
Will travel to Randolph County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
Offer video consultations for Randolph County families

5. Contingency Fee Representation

$0 upfront cost — you don’t pay unless we win
We take the risk so you can focus on recovery
No financial barrier to justice

6. Proven Track Record

25+ years of litigation experience (Ralph Manginello)
12+ years of litigation experience (Lupe Pena)
Multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts
BP Texas City explosion litigation — mass tort experience
Hazing-specific expertise — Kappa Sigma, Texas A&M, rhabdomyolysis cases

7. We Speak Spanish

Se habla español — bilingual staff available
Eliminate language barriers to justice

📞 Randolph County Hazing Victims — Call Now for Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed in Randolph County, time is critical.

✅ Evidence disappears — Texts get deleted, witnesses forget
✅ Statutes of limitations expire — Georgia has deadlines
✅ Institutions cover up — They will try to silence victims

Call Attorney911 today:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com

Free consultation. Confidential. No obligation.

We work on contingency — $0 upfront. You don’t pay unless we win.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Randolph County Families

Q: My child consented to participate. Can we still sue?

A: YES. Under Georgia law, consent is NOT a defense to hazing. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the hazing is still illegal and the perpetrators can still be held liable.

Q: The fraternity says this was just “tradition.” Is that a defense?

A: NO. “Tradition” does not justify illegal activity. Assault is assault. Torture is torture. No amount of tradition makes it acceptable to waterboard a student or force them to do 500 squats until their muscles break down.

Q: We’re in Randolph County. Can you help us even though you’re in Texas?

A: ABSOLUTELY. We represent hazing victims nationwide. We offer video consultations and will travel to Randolph County for your case. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

Q: How much does it cost to hire you?

A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency — you don’t pay unless we win your case. Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict, not from your pocket.

Q: What if the fraternity or university offers us a settlement?

A: DO NOT ACCEPT without consulting us. Insurance companies and institutions lowball victims with early settlement offers. We will negotiate on your behalf to ensure you receive full and fair compensation.

Q: Can we sue the national fraternity, or just the local chapter?

A: YES, you can sue the national organization. In fact, the national organization often has more money and insurance than the local chapter. In our current case, we are suing both the local chapter and the national organization.

Q: What if my child was hazed at a high school in Randolph County?

A: We can help. Hazing happens at high schools too — sports teams, marching bands, clubs. Georgia law applies to high school hazing as well.

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

A: Georgia’s statute of limitations for personal injury is typically 2 years. However, do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your rights may be affected by earlier actions. Contact us immediately.

Q: What if the hazing didn’t cause serious physical injury?

A: Psychological trauma is compensable. PTSD, anxiety, depression, and emotional distress from hazing can result in significant compensation. In our current case, the victim also suffered severe psychological harm from the abuse.

Q: Can we file a criminal complaint too?

A: YES. Hazing is a crime in Georgia. You can file a police report. Criminal charges can proceed independently of your civil lawsuit. We can help you navigate both processes.

🏆 Our Commitment to Randolph County Families

At Attorney911, we don’t just see your child as a case. We see them as a person — a student, a son or daughter, a young person with their whole life ahead of them. We see the pain, the fear, and the betrayal they’re experiencing.

We are committed to:

Fighting aggressively for your family
Holding every liable party accountable
Maximizing your compensation
Protecting your child from retaliation
Preventing this from happening to another Randolph County family

Lupe Pena said it best:

“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.”

Your Randolph County case could save lives.

📞 Randolph County Hazing Victims — Call Now

Every day you wait is a day closer to losing your legal rights.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com