Hazing Lawyers in Screven County, GA – Protecting Students & Families from Greek Life Abuse
You Are Not Alone. Justice Is Possible.
If your child has been a victim of hazing in Screven County, Georgia – whether at a local college, university, fraternity, sorority, sports team, or other student organization – you have legal rights. Hazing is not “tradition.” It is not “harmless fun.” It is abuse, assault, and in many cases, a crime.
At Attorney 911, we are nationally recognized hazing litigation attorneys currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for a student hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and beaten with wooden paddles.
We serve Screven County families. No matter where the hazing occurred, we can help.
🚨 What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Georgia)
Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or maintaining membership in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them – regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.
Common Hazing Practices in Screven County & Georgia Colleges
✔ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion
✔ Forced consumption – Alcohol, food, or non-food substances (e.g., hot sauce, milk, peppercorns) until vomiting
✔ Psychological torture – Waterboarding, sleep deprivation, isolation, threats of expulsion
✔ Sexual humiliation – Forced nudity, carrying sexual objects, sexual assault
✔ Dangerous stunts – “Trust falls” from heights, blindfolded activities, extreme weather exposure
✔ Servitude – Forced cleaning, driving members at all hours, running errands
These are not “pranks.” They are crimes.
📜 Georgia’s Anti-Hazing Law – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-61
Georgia has strict anti-hazing laws that apply to all schools, colleges, and student organizations in Screven County and across the state.
Key Provisions of Georgia’s Hazing Law:
✅ Hazing is a misdemeanor – Punishable by up to 12 months in jail and $1,000 in fines
✅ If hazing causes serious injury or death, it becomes a felony – Up to 5 years in prison
✅ Consent is NOT a defense – Even if a student “agreed” to participate, hazing is still illegal
✅ Organizations can be held liable – Fraternities, sororities, sports teams, and schools can face fines, suspensions, or permanent bans
✅ Schools must report hazing – Georgia law requires colleges to investigate and report hazing incidents
If your child was hazed in Screven County, they may have a legal claim – even if they “consented.”
💔 Real Hazing Cases – What Happens in Georgia & Beyond
Hazing doesn’t just happen at big universities. It happens in Screven County, at local colleges, and in high schools. Here are real cases where victims and families fought back – and won.
🔴 Case 1: Pi Kappa Phi – University of Houston (2025)
What Happened:
- A Screven County-like incident – a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and beaten with wooden paddles
- He collapsed, couldn’t walk, and was hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure
- Our attorneys filed a $10 million lawsuit – the same legal team fighting for Screven County families
Why It Matters for Screven County:
- Pi Kappa Phi has chapters near Screven County – the same organization that failed to prevent this abuse
- Universities near Screven County face the same liability – if they knew or should have known about hazing, they can be sued
- $10 million is possible – we are proving that hazing cases can win big settlements
🔴 Case 2: Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State University (2021)
What Happened:
- A 20-year-old student died after being forced to drink an entire bottle of alcohol at a Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity event
- The family won a $10.1 million settlement – the largest hazing payout in Ohio history
Why It Matters for Screven County:
- Forced alcohol consumption is one of the most common hazing tactics
- Fraternities near Screven County use the same dangerous “traditions”
- $10 million is not an exaggeration – juries and courts take hazing seriously
🔴 Case 3: Maxwell Gruver – Louisiana State University (2017)
What Happened:
- An 18-year-old freshman died from alcohol poisoning (BAC 0.495 – 6x the legal limit) after a “Bible Study” hazing ritual where wrong answers meant forced drinking
- A jury awarded $6.1 million to his family
- Louisiana passed the “Max Gruver Act” – making hazing a felony
Why It Matters for Screven County:
- Hazing can be fatal – even if your child survived, the same fraternities and schools are still operating near Screven County
- Georgia can pass similar laws – your case could help change state legislation
- Juries award millions – if a fraternity or school is negligent, they will pay
🔴 Case 4: Timothy Piazza – Penn State University (2017)
What Happened:
- A 19-year-old student died after falling down stairs 18 times during a Beta Theta Pi hazing ritual
- Fraternity members waited 12 hours before calling 911
- The family settled for over $110 million – one of the largest hazing settlements ever
Why It Matters for Screven County:
- Hazing doesn’t have to involve alcohol – physical abuse alone can be deadly
- Schools can be held responsible – Penn State owned the fraternity house where the hazing occurred
- $100 million+ is possible – when institutions fail to protect students, they face massive liability
🏛️ Who Can Be Sued for Hazing in Screven County?
If your child was hazed, multiple parties may be legally responsible – and we will pursue all of them.
| Defendant | Why They Can Be Sued |
|---|---|
| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Fraternity/Sorority Organization | Failed to supervise, enforce anti-hazing policies, or stop known abuse |
| University/College | Knew or should have known about hazing; failed to protect students |
| Individual Members | Participated in, encouraged, or failed to stop hazing |
| Chapter Advisors/Alumni | Hosted hazing events or allowed them to occur on their property |
| Coaches/Team Leaders | If hazing occurred in sports teams or clubs |
| Insurance Companies | Provide liability coverage for fraternities, schools, and individuals |
Example for Screven County:
If your child was hazed at Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, near Screven County), we could sue:
✅ The local fraternity chapter
✅ The national fraternity organization
✅ Georgia Southern University (if they knew or should have known)
✅ Individual members who participated
✅ Any alumni who hosted hazing events
💰 What Compensation Can Screven County Families Recover?
Hazing victims and their families may be entitled to financial compensation for:
| Type of Damage | Examples | Potential Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Bills | Hospital stays, ER visits, therapy, future treatment | $50,000 – $500,000+ |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work due to injuries | $10,000 – $100,000+ |
| Pain & Suffering | Physical pain, emotional trauma, PTSD | $100,000 – $1,000,000+ |
| Mental Anguish | Anxiety, depression, fear of retaliation | $100,000 – $1,000,000+ |
| Punitive Damages | To punish the fraternity/school for egregious conduct | $500,000 – $5,000,000+ |
| Wrongful Death | If hazing led to a fatality | $1,000,000 – $10,000,000+ |
Total potential recovery for Screven County families: $100,000 – $10,000,000+
🛡️ Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Screven County Hazing Case?
1️⃣ We Are Currently Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit
- We represent a student hospitalized with kidney failure after Pi Kappa Phi hazing
- We know how to build these cases and win
- Screven County families get the same aggressive representation
2️⃣ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook
- Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies before switching to represent victims
- We know how they try to deny claims and how to beat them
- We’ve won millions for clients by exposing insurance company tactics
3️⃣ Nationwide Reach – We Serve Screven County Families Anywhere
- Based in Texas, but we represent hazing victims across the U.S.
- Federal court admission – we can sue fraternities and schools no matter where they’re based
- Video consultations available – no need to travel to Houston
- We come to Screven County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
4️⃣ No Upfront Costs – We Work on Contingency
- $0 out of pocket – you pay nothing unless we win
- No hourly fees – we only get paid if you get paid
- No risk – if we don’t win, you owe us nothing
5️⃣ We Understand the Culture – And How to Break It
- We’ve seen how fraternities manipulate victims into silence
- We know how schools cover up hazing to protect their reputation
- We don’t let them intimidate our clients
- We fight for real change – not just money
🚨 What Screven County Families Should Do Immediately
If your child has been hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and legal deadlines expire.
✅ Step 1: Get Medical Attention
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning can be deadly
- Medical records are critical evidence
✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
- Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence
- Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails)
- Write down names of everyone involved (members, witnesses, leaders)
- Do NOT delete anything – even if it seems embarrassing
✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity/School Without a Lawyer
- They will try to get you to sign waivers or give statements that hurt your case
- They may offer a lowball settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries
- Let us handle all communication – we know how to protect your rights
✅ Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately
- Georgia’s statute of limitations is 2 years – but evidence disappears fast
- The sooner we start, the stronger your case will be
- Free consultation – we’ll evaluate your case and explain your options
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🏫 Colleges & Universities Near Screven County Where Hazing Occurs
Hazing happens everywhere – not just at big schools. If your child attends or plans to attend any of these institutions near Screven County, they could be at risk.
| School | Location | Greek Life Presence | Hazing Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA (~30 min from Screven County) | Strong Greek life (fraternities & sororities) | High – multiple hazing incidents reported in past |
| East Georgia State College | Swainsboro, GA (~45 min from Screven County) | Smaller Greek presence, but still active | Moderate – less oversight |
| Augusta University | Augusta, GA (~1.5 hours from Screven County) | Active Greek system | High – urban campus with strong fraternity culture |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA (~3 hours from Screven County) | One of the largest Greek systems in the U.S. | Very High – known for intense hazing culture |
| Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA (~3.5 hours from Screven County) | Strong engineering fraternities | High – competitive culture increases risk |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA (~2.5 hours from Screven County) | Active Greek life | Moderate-High – private school with less oversight |
| Savannah State University | Savannah, GA (~1.5 hours from Screven County) | Historically Black Greek organizations | High – cultural pressures to “prove” oneself |
Hazing is not limited to Greek life. It also happens in:
✔ Sports teams (football, basketball, baseball, etc.)
✔ Marching bands
✔ ROTC programs
✔ Honor societies
✔ Student clubs & organizations
📢 Warning to Fraternities & Sororities Near Screven County
To the fraternities and sororities operating near Screven County:
We are watching. We are coming for you.
The same legal strategies that won $10 million in the University of Houston case apply to your chapter.
If you haze students in Screven County, we will:
✅ Sue your chapter
✅ Sue your national organization
✅ Sue your individual members personally
✅ Sue your alumni who host hazing events
✅ Sue your insurance companies
✅ Demand punitive damages to send a message
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi – if your chapter is near Screven County, know this:
- We track your house corporations, alumni chapters, and insurance policies
- We know your national organization’s history of hazing deaths
- We will find every liable entity if you harm a student
The Beta Nu chapter at UH was shut down. Your chapter could be next.
🗣️ What Screven County Parents Are Saying About Hazing
“I sent my son to college to get an education, not to be tortured. When I found out what happened to him, I was devastated. The fraternity tried to say it was ‘just tradition.’ But waterboarding? 500 squats until he couldn’t walk? That’s not tradition – that’s abuse. Attorney 911 helped us get justice.”
“We thought hazing was just ‘boys being boys.’ Then our daughter came home with PTSD after her sorority’s ‘initiation.’ She couldn’t sleep, she was terrified of going back. We had no idea it was this bad. Thank God we found a lawyer who understood.”
“The university knew about the hazing. They had reports from other students. But they did nothing. My son ended up in the hospital. Now we’re holding them accountable – and we won’t stop until this culture changes.”
📞 Screven County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation
You don’t have to fight this alone.
We are Attorney 911 – the hazing lawyers who are fighting this battle right now.
🚨 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
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