Hazing Lawyers for Troup County, GA | Attorney 911

🚨 Hazing in Troup County: A Crisis That Demands Justice

Troup County families trust their children to local colleges and universities, believing they’ll be safe. But behind the scenes, a dangerous culture of hazing is putting students at risk—right here in our community.

At Attorney 911, we’re fighting this crisis head-on. Right now, we’re leading a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced into extreme physical abuse, and hospitalized with kidney failure from hazing. This isn’t just happening in Texas—it’s happening in Georgia too.

If your child has been hazed at a Troup County college, fraternity, sorority, or student organization, you have rights. We will fight for you.

🏛️ Hazing in Troup County: What Families Need to Know

Where Hazing Happens in Troup County

Hazing isn’t limited to big universities—it happens at all types of schools in and around Troup County, including:

• LaGrange College (LaGrange, GA)
• Point University (West Point, GA)
• Columbus State University (nearby in Columbus, GA)
• University of West Georgia (Carrollton, GA)
• Auburn University (Auburn, AL – popular with Troup County students)
• Other colleges and technical schools in the region

Hazing occurs in:
✔ Fraternities & sororities (Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Delta Sigma Theta, and others)
✔ Sports teams (football, baseball, wrestling, cheerleading)
✔ Marching bands & ROTC programs
✔ Honor societies & student clubs
✔ Military-style organizations

What Hazing Really Looks Like in Troup County

Hazing isn’t just “roughhousing” or “tradition.” It’s abuse, and it’s illegal. Common hazing practices in Georgia include:

🚨 In our current case, a student was:

• Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
• Forced to do 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he couldn’t stand
• Struck with wooden paddles
• Made to eat until vomiting, then forced to keep exercising
• Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure

This isn’t just happening in Texas—it’s happening in Troup County too.

⚖️ Georgia Hazing Laws: What’s Illegal?

Georgia has strict anti-hazing laws to protect students. Under O.C.G.A. § 16-5-61, hazing is defined as:

“Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the physical health of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into an organization.”

Georgia’s Hazing Penalties

🔥 Important: Consent is NOT a defense. Even if a student “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.

💔 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Troup County

If your child has been hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears, memories fade, and statutes of limitations expire. Here’s what to do right now:

1️⃣ Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Go to the ER or urgent care—even if injuries seem minor.
• Document everything: Bruises, cuts, dehydration, or psychological symptoms.
• Get a full medical report—this is crucial evidence.

2️⃣ Preserve All Evidence

✅ Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence.
✅ Save all communications:

• Text messages
• GroupMe/Snapchat/Instagram DMs
• Emails
• Social media posts
  ✅ Get witness names & contact info (other victims, bystanders).
  ✅ Do NOT delete anything—even if it seems embarrassing.

3️⃣ Report the Hazing

• File a police report (hazing is a crime in Georgia).
• Report to the school (Title IX office, student affairs).
• Contact the national organization (if fraternity/sorority).

4️⃣ Do NOT Speak to the Organization or Their Lawyers

• Fraternities, sororities, and universities will try to silence victims.
• They may offer money to settle quickly—don’t accept without legal advice.
• Anything you say can be used against you.

5️⃣ Call Attorney 911 Immediately

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

We offer free, confidential consultations for Troup County hazing victims.

🏆 Why Troup County Families Choose Attorney 911

✅ Nationwide Hazing Litigation Experience

We are currently leading a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for hazing that hospitalized a student. We know how to build strong cases, maximize compensation, and hold institutions accountable.

✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña worked for insurance companies before switching sides to fight for victims. We know exactly how they try to minimize claims—and how to beat them.

✅ Federal Court Authority

We are admitted to U.S. District Court, meaning we can pursue hazing cases nationwide, including against national fraternities and universities.

✅ Dual-State Licensed (Texas & New York)

This gives us strategic advantages when suing national organizations headquartered in other states.

✅ Bilingual (English & Spanish)

We serve all Troup County families, including Spanish-speaking victims and parents.

✅ No Upfront Costs – We Work on Contingency

You pay nothing unless we win your case. No fees, no risk.

✅ We Travel to Troup County

We come to LaGrange, West Point, Hogansville, and surrounding areas for meetings, depositions, and trials.

💰 What Compensation Can Troup County Hazing Victims Recover?

Hazing can cause lifelong physical and emotional damage. We fight for full compensation, including:

📌 Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts:

• $10.1 million – Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State University, Pi Kappa Alpha)
• $6.1 million – Maxwell Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta)
• $110+ million – Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi)

If your child was hazed in Troup County, you deserve justice too.

🎯 Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Troup County?

Hazing cases aren’t just about the individuals involved—institutions can and should be held accountable. We sue:

🔥 In our current case, we’re suing:

• Pi Kappa Phi National
• The local UH chapter
• The University of Houston
• Individual fraternity members
• A former member and his spouse (for hosting hazing)

We will pursue every responsible party for Troup County victims too.

⏳ Time Is Running Out – Georgia’s Statute of Limitations

Georgia law gives hazing victims only 2 years to file a lawsuit. If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue forever.

Don’t let them get away with it. Call us today.

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

🚫 Common Mistakes Troup County Families Make After Hazing

❌ Waiting too long – Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, deadlines expire.
❌ Talking to the organization – They’ll try to silence you or offer a lowball settlement.
❌ Posting on social media – Anything you say can be used against you.
❌ Not seeking medical help – Delayed treatment hurts your case.
❌ Assuming it’s “just tradition” – Hazing is abuse, not tradition.

✅ The right move? Call Attorney 911 immediately.

📢 Our Message to Troup County Fraternities & Universities

To the fraternities operating near Troup County: We are watching.

The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Delta Sigma Theta—if your chapter operates in Troup County, know this:

• We track your house corporations, alumni chapters, and insurance policies.
• We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements.
• If you haze students in Troup County, we will find every liable entity.

To Troup County colleges and universities:
The same institutional negligence that made the University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.

Act now—or face the same accountability.

🏆 How We Win Hazing Cases for Troup County Families

1️⃣ Immediate Evidence Preservation

• Send preservation letters to all defendants
• Subpoena text messages, social media, photos, videos
• Obtain fraternity/sorority records, university policies, medical reports

2️⃣ Build a Rock-Solid Case

• Work with medical experts to document injuries
• Use hazing culture experts to explain the abuse
• Gather witness testimony from other victims
• Prove pattern of negligence (prior incidents at the same chapter)

3️⃣ Negotiate from Strength

• We don’t accept lowball offers.
• We demand full compensation for your child’s suffering.
• If they won’t settle fairly, we take them to trial.

4️⃣ Hold Every Defendant Accountable

• Fraternity/sorority members (individual liability)
• National organization (deep pockets, insurance)
• University/college (premises liability, negligent supervision)
• Alumni/hosts (premises liability)

📞 Call Now – Free Consultation for Troup County Hazing Victims

If your child has been hazed in Troup County, you don’t have to fight this alone.

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

We offer:
✔ Free, confidential case evaluation
✔ No upfront costs – we only get paid if you win
✔ Aggressive representation from former insurance defense attorneys
✔ Nationwide experience – we’ve won millions for hazing victims

🔥 Enough Is Enough. It’s Time for Justice in Troup County.

Hazing has no place in Troup County. If your child was abused, we will fight for them.

Call Attorney 911 today.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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