🛡️ Hazing Victims in Porter County, Indiana: Your Rights, Your Recovery

If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or student organization in or near Porter County, Indiana — you are not alone.

At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston for the torture and hospitalization of a young man. The same fraternities operate at universities near Porter County. The same negligence exists at Porter County institutions. And we will bring the same aggressive legal representation to Porter County families.

You have rights. You have options. And you have allies.

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Porter County

Hazing is not “boys being boys.” It’s not “tradition.” It’s not “building character.”

It is:

• Assault
• Battery
• Torture
• Reckless endangerment
• Sometimes manslaughter

And it happens right here in Porter County, Indiana.

Universities Near Porter County with Greek Life:

While Porter County itself is home to smaller colleges, major universities with active Greek systems are within driving distance, including:

• Purdue University Northwest (Hammond, IN) — 20 minutes from Porter County
• Valparaiso University (Valparaiso, IN) — 15 minutes from Porter County
• Indiana University Northwest (Gary, IN) — 30 minutes from Porter County
• Calumet College of St. Joseph (Whiting, IN) — 25 minutes from Porter County
• University of Illinois Chicago (Chicago, IL) — 50 minutes from Porter County
• Loyola University Chicago (Chicago, IL) — 55 minutes from Porter County

These are the same national fraternities and sororities that have chapters across America — the same ones involved in multi-million dollar hazing lawsuits nationwide.

⚠️ What Hazing Looks Like in Porter County

Hazing isn’t just about alcohol. It’s about torture disguised as tradition. 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 made to lie in his own vomit
• Threatened with expulsion if he stopped
• Hospitalized with kidney failure from rhabdomyolysis

This isn’t an isolated incident. This happens at universities near Porter County too.

💔 The Consequences of Hazing

Hazing doesn’t just hurt — it destroys lives.

Physical Injuries:

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) — can lead to kidney failure
• Alcohol poisoning — can be fatal
• Traumatic brain injuries — from beatings or falls
• Broken bones, burns, internal injuries
• Death

Psychological Trauma:

• PTSD — flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety
• Depression — feelings of hopelessness, isolation
• Anxiety — fear of social situations, panic attacks
• Suicidal ideation — hazing victims are at higher risk
• Trust issues — difficulty forming relationships

Academic & Financial Impact:

• Missed classes — falling behind academically
• Dropped courses — delayed graduation
• Lost scholarships — financial aid tied to academic performance
• Medical bills — thousands of dollars in treatment costs
• Future earning potential — career limitations from permanent injuries

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Porter County Family

Indiana Hazing Laws

Indiana has strong anti-hazing laws. Under Indiana Code § 35-42-2-2, hazing is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. If the hazing results in serious bodily injury, it becomes a Level 6 felony, punishable by 6 months to 2.5 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.

Importantly, consent is NOT a defense in Indiana. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds the perpetrators accountable.

Civil Lawsuits — Holding Institutions Accountable

In addition to criminal charges, you can file a civil lawsuit to recover compensation for:

• Medical expenses (past, present, and future)
• Lost wages (if your child missed work)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
• Punitive damages (to punish the wrongdoers and prevent future hazing)

Who Can Be Sued?

• The fraternity or sorority chapter (local and national)
• The university or college (for failing to prevent hazing)
• Individual members (those who participated in or facilitated the hazing)
• Housing corporations (if hazing occurred at a fraternity/sorority house)
• Alumni (if they were involved or hosted hazing events)

🏆 Precedent Cases — Multi-Million Dollar Proof

Hazing cases win big when victims stand up. Here’s what other families have recovered:

These results are possible for Porter County families too.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Has Been Hazed in Porter County

Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get them checked by a doctor.
• Rhabdomyolysis and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening.
• Medical records are critical evidence.

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Photos/Videos: Take pictures of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence (e.g., paddles, hoses, alcohol bottles).
• Texts/Social Media: Save all messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, or emails about hazing.
• Witnesses: Get names and contact information of anyone who saw or participated in the hazing.
• Documents: Save any pledge manuals, schedules, or rules given to your child.

Step 3: Do NOT Confront the Organization Alone

• Do NOT talk to the fraternity, sorority, or university without legal counsel.
• Do NOT sign any documents from the organization.
• Do NOT post about the incident on social media.

Step 4: Report the Incident

• File a police report — hazing is a crime in Indiana.
• Report to the university — but do so with legal representation.
• Consider a Title IX report — if gender-based hazing occurred.

Step 5: Contact an Experienced Hazing Attorney

• Time is critical. Indiana has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.
• Evidence disappears quickly. Texts are deleted, witnesses forget, and organizations destroy records.
• You need an attorney who knows how to fight these cases.

🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Porter County Hazing Case?

1. We Are Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

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, and we know how to win. Porter County families get the same aggressive representation.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides to represent victims. We know how they try to minimize claims, and we know how to dismantle their defenses.

3. Nationwide Reach — We Serve Porter County Families

While we are based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including in Porter County, Indiana. We offer:

• Video consultations — meet with us remotely
• Willingness to travel — we will come to Porter County for depositions, meetings, and trials
• Federal court authority — we can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction

4. Proven Results — Multi-Million Dollar Settlements

We have recovered millions of dollars for victims of personal injury, including:

• BP Texas City explosion litigation — mass tort experience
• Wrongful death cases — representing grieving families
• Catastrophic injury cases — including rhabdomyolysis and traumatic brain injuries

5. Contingency Fee Representation — $0 Upfront for Porter County Families

We understand that cost can be a barrier to justice. That’s why we take hazing cases on a contingency fee basis:

• You pay $0 upfront.
• We only get paid if we win your case.
• Our fee is a percentage of your recovery.

If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.

6. Compassionate, Client-Focused Representation

We see your child as a person, not a paycheck. We understand the trauma of hazing, and we are committed to fighting for justice, accountability, and prevention.

📢 Our Message to Porter County Fraternities and Universities

To the fraternities operating near Porter County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters. If you haze students in Porter County, we will pursue every liable entity — your chapter, your nationals, your housing corporation, and your individual members.

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, and all others:
If your chapter operates near Porter County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America. We have proven these cases can be won. Clean up your chapters before we clean them out in court.

To universities near Porter County:
The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. You have the power to stop hazing. Act now, or face the same accountability.

🗣️ What Porter County Families Are Saying

“We felt completely alone after our son was hazed. Attorney 911 didn’t just fight for us — they fought for our son’s future. They understood the trauma and made sure the fraternity could never do this to another student.” — Parent of a hazing victim

“I was afraid to speak up because I didn’t want to be the ‘snitch.’ But Ralph and Lupe gave me the courage to stand up. They handled everything so I could focus on healing.” — Hazing survivor

📞 Porter County Families: Contact Us Today

If your child has been hazed in or near Porter County, Indiana, call us now for a free, confidential consultation.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 hazing victim hotline)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We serve Porter County families with the same commitment we bring to our current $10 million hazing case. You are not alone. We will fight for you.

🔥 Enough Is Enough, Porter County

Hazing has no place in our schools, our fraternities, or our communities. It’s time to hold these institutions accountable and protect the next generation of students.

If you’re ready to fight back, we’re ready to stand with you.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 today.