Hazing Lawyers Serving Tattnall County, Georgia – Attorney 911
Justice for Hazing Victims in Tattnall County and Beyond
Hazing is not tradition—it’s torture. It’s abuse. It’s illegal. And if your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization in Tattnall County, Georgia, or at a nearby university, you have legal rights.
At Attorney 911, we are actively fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—a case that proves hazing causes life-threatening injuries and that institutions must be held accountable. The same fraternities, the same negligence, and the same failure to protect students exist right here in Tattnall County and across Georgia.
We serve hazing victims nationwide—including Tattnall County families—with the same aggressive representation we’re bringing to our current case.
🚨 This Happened in Houston. It Happens in Tattnall County Too.
Our Current Case: The $10 Million Fight Against Hazing
Victim: Leonel Bermudez (a “ghost rush”—not even enrolled at UH yet)
Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi (Beta Nu Chapter at University of Houston)
What Happened:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced to do 500 squats, 100 pushups until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then run sprints while sick
- Another pledge lost consciousness during hazing—they kept going
- Result: Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure—3 nights, 4 days in the hospital
The Defendants Knew:
- Pi Kappa Phi National had a student die in 2017 (Andrew Coffey, FSU) and did nothing to stop hazing.
- University of Houston had a student hospitalized from hazing in 2017 and did nothing to prevent it from happening again.
- They knew about a “hazing crisis”—and let it continue.
The Same Hazing Happens in Tattnall County.
The same fraternities—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and others—have chapters at universities near Tattnall County. The same forced drinking, physical abuse, and psychological torture that hospitalized our client happens right here in Georgia.
If your child was hazed in Tattnall County or at a nearby university, we will fight for you with the same fury we’re bringing to this case.
🔥 Why Tattnall County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
- $10 million lawsuit filed against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston (November 2025)
- Media coverage in ABC13, KHOU 11, Houston Chronicle, Houston Public Media
- Fraternity admitted “violations” and closed the chapter—but they’re already planning to come back
- We won’t let them. We’re fighting for justice, accountability, and to prevent the next victim
2. Nationwide Experience – Including Tattnall County
While we’re based in Texas (Houston, Austin, Beaumont), we serve hazing victims nationwide—including Tattnall County, Georgia—through:
✅ Federal court authority (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas)
✅ Dual-state bar licenses (Texas and New York)
✅ Video consultations for Tattnall County families
✅ Willingness to travel to Tattnall County for depositions, trials, and meetings
Hazing doesn’t stop at state lines—and neither do we.
3. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook
Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña worked for insurance companies and national defense firms before switching sides to represent victims. We know exactly how they’ll try to deny, delay, and minimize your claim.
Now, we use that insider knowledge against them.
4. Proven Results in High-Stakes Cases
- $10 million hazing lawsuit (current case)
- Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury and wrongful death cases
- BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience against major corporations)
- Former insurance defense attorneys—we know how to defeat their tactics
5. We Fight for Maximum Compensation
Hazing causes physical injuries, psychological trauma, and lifelong consequences. We pursue every possible dollar for:
✔ 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 fraternity, university, and individuals)
✔ Wrongful death (if hazing took your child’s life)
We don’t settle for lowball offers. We fight for what your family deserves.
6. No Upfront Costs – We Work on Contingency
Tattnall County families pay $0 upfront.
- No retainer
- No hourly fees
- We only get paid if we win your case
If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.
7. We Speak Spanish – Se Habla Español
Many hazing victims and their families are Spanish-speaking. We provide full legal services in Spanish—no language barriers, no miscommunication.
🏛️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Tattnall County?
Hazing is not just the fault of a few “bad apples.” Institutions enable it—and they must pay.
1. The Fraternity (Local Chapter)
- Directly organized and conducted hazing
- Officers (President, Pledgemaster) are personally liable (as seen in the $6.5 million judgment against a Pi Kappa Alpha president in the Stone Foltz case)
- Members who participated can be sued individually
2. The National Fraternity/Sorority Organization
- Knew or should have known about hazing (Pi Kappa Phi had a student die in 2017 and did nothing)
- Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies
- Deep pockets—they have insurance and assets to pay damages
3. The University (If Applicable)
- Failed to supervise Greek life
- Ignored prior hazing incidents (UH had a student hospitalized in 2017 and did nothing)
- Owned the fraternity house (premises liability)
4. Individual Perpetrators
- Chapter officers (President, Pledgemaster, Risk Manager)
- Members who participated in hazing
- Alumni who hosted hazing at their homes
5. Insurance Companies
- Fraternity insurance policies (often $1M+ in coverage)
- University insurance policies
- Homeowners/renter’s insurance (for off-campus hazing)
We sue everyone responsible—and we don’t stop until justice is served.
💀 Hazing Kills. We’ve Seen It Firsthand.
Recent Hazing Deaths & Serious Injuries
| Victim | University | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | Died from forced drinking | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | LSU | Phi Delta Theta | Died from forced drinking (BAC 0.495) | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | Died after 18 drinks in 82 minutes; fraternity waited 12 hours to call 911 | $110+ million |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Died from forced drinking | Confidential settlement |
| Leonel Bermudez | University of Houston | Pi Kappa Phi | Rhabdomyolysis & kidney failure | $10 million lawsuit (pending) |
This isn’t “tradition.” It’s manslaughter. It’s assault. It’s illegal.
🔍 What Counts as Hazing in Georgia?
Georgia law defines hazing as any activity that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of pledging, initiation, or maintaining membership in an organization.
Hazing Includes:
✅ Physical abuse (beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion)
✅ Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances until vomiting)
✅ Sleep deprivation (late-night activities, forced driving, no rest)
✅ Psychological torture (waterboarding, humiliation, threats of expulsion)
✅ Sexual abuse (forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects)
✅ Exposure to extreme conditions (cold weather, heat, confined spaces)
✅ Servitude (forced cleaning, driving members, running errands)
If your child experienced any of these, you have a case.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Tattnall County
Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked—some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) take time to appear.
- Document everything (hospital records, doctor’s notes, photos of injuries).
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
- Text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, Instagram DMs (screenshot everything)
- Photos/videos of injuries, hazing activities, or fraternity events
- Witness names and contact info (other pledges, bystanders)
- Fraternity documents (pledge manuals, schedules, rules)
Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Without a Lawyer
- They will try to control the narrative
- They will twist your words
- They will destroy evidence
Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately
- 2-year statute of limitations in Georgia (you lose your right to sue if you wait too long)
- Evidence disappears fast (texts deleted, witnesses forget, fraternities cover up)
- The sooner we act, the stronger your case
📞 Tattnall County Families: Call Us Now for a Free Consultation
1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
We offer:
✔ Free, confidential case evaluation (no obligation)
✔ Video consultations for Tattnall County families
✔ Travel to Tattnall County for meetings, depositions, and trials
✔ No upfront costs—we only get paid if we win
Don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Your rights expire.
🎯 Our Message to Fraternities Near Tattnall County
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and every Greek organization with chapters near Tattnall County:
We are watching.
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
If you haze students in Tattnall County or anywhere in Georgia, we will find every liable entity.
We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter at UH. Your chapter could be next.
🏆 Why Tattnall County Families Trust Us
Ralph Manginello – 25+ Years of Litigation Experience
- Former insurance defense attorney—knows how they’ll try to deny your claim
- Fought in multi-billion dollar cases (BP Texas City explosion)
- Dual-state bar license (Texas and New York)
- Federal court authority—can pursue cases nationwide
- Father of three—knows what’s at stake when a child is harmed
Lupe Peña – Former National Defense Firm Attorney
- Worked at Litchfield Cavo LLP (national insurance defense firm)
- Insider knowledge of how insurance companies devalue claims
- Fluent in Spanish—can serve Tattnall County’s Hispanic community
- Third-generation Texan with deep roots in the South
Our Track Record Speaks for Itself
✔ $10 million hazing lawsuit (current case)
✔ Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury and wrongful death cases
✔ BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
✔ Former insurance defense attorneys—we know their playbook
📢 Tattnall County Parents: This Could Be Your Child Next
Hazing doesn’t just happen at big universities. It happens at small colleges, community colleges, and even high schools near Tattnall County.
The same fraternities that waterboarded our client operate near Tattnall County. The same universities that failed to protect students exist in Georgia. The same negligence that led to Leonel Bermudez’s hospitalization could happen to your child.
Don’t wait until it’s too late.
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 Now
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
We fight for Tattnall County families. We fight for justice. We fight to prevent the next victim.
