Hazing Victims in Grant County, Kansas: Your Legal Rights & How Attorney 911 Can Help

🚨 Hazing Is Happening in Grant County — And It’s More Dangerous Than You Think

Grant County families: If your child attends a college or university—whether in Kansas or nearby states—they may be at risk of hazing. The same fraternities, sororities, and student organizations operating in Dodge City, Garden City, or even out-of-state schools have a long history of dangerous hazing rituals that can lead to serious injury, hospitalization, or even death.

At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme physical abuse. This isn’t just happening in Texas—it’s happening in Kansas, too.

📍 Hazing in Kansas: What Grant County Families Need to Know

Grant County doesn’t have its own major university, but many local students attend colleges in nearby Kansas towns or out-of-state schools where Greek life and hazing are prevalent. Some of the most common hazing hotspots near Grant County include:

• Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS) – Active Greek life with documented hazing incidents
• Wichita State University (Wichita, KS) – Multiple fraternities and sororities with hazing allegations
• University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS) – One of the largest Greek systems in the state
• Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS) – Known for high-risk hazing traditions
• Nearby out-of-state schools (e.g., University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Colorado State) – Many Grant County students attend these schools, where hazing is a serious problem

The same fraternities involved in our Houston case (Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and others) have chapters at these universities. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Kansas—or anywhere in the region—they face the same risks that hospitalized our client.

🔍 What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Kansas)

Hazing isn’t just “harmless fun” or “tradition.” Under Kansas law (K.S.A. 21-5413), hazing is a criminal offense that includes:

✅ Physical abuse – Forced exercise, beatings, paddling, branding
✅ Forced consumption – Excessive alcohol, food, or other substances (leading to alcohol poisoning or choking)
✅ Psychological torture – Sleep deprivation, humiliation, threats, isolation
✅ Dangerous stunts – Blindfolded activities, extreme weather exposure, confinement
✅ Sexual assault/harassment – Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects

Kansas law is clear: Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, hazing is still illegal—and those responsible can be criminally charged and sued.

🏥 Real Hazing Injuries: What Happens to Victims

Hazing isn’t just embarrassing—it can destroy lives. Some of the most common (and deadly) injuries we’ve seen in hazing cases include:

💡 Grant County parents: If your child comes home with bruises, extreme fatigue, unexplained illnesses, or signs of trauma, they may be a hazing victim. Don’t wait—get medical help and call us immediately.

⚖️ Who Is Liable? (Who Can You Sue in Grant County Hazing Cases?)

Hazing isn’t just the fault of a few “bad apples.” Multiple parties can be held legally responsible, including:

1️⃣ The Fraternity or Sorority Chapter (Local Defendants)

• Who? The specific chapter at your child’s school (e.g., Pi Kappa Phi at K-State, Sigma Alpha Epsilon at KU)
• Why? They directly organized and carried out the hazing.
• What can you sue for? Negligence, assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress

2️⃣ The National Fraternity/Sorority Organization

• Who? The national headquarters (e.g., Pi Kappa Phi National, Sigma Alpha Epsilon National)
• Why? They knew or should have known about hazing risks but failed to stop it.
  • Example: Pi Kappa Phi had 8 years to fix their hazing culture after a student died in 2017—yet another student was hospitalized in 2025.
• What can you sue for? Negligent supervision, corporate negligence, punitive damages

3️⃣ The University (Kansas Colleges Are Liable, Too)

• Who? The school where the hazing occurred (e.g., KU, K-State, Fort Hays State)
• Why?
  • They own or control fraternity houses (premises liability)
  • They fail to supervise Greek life despite knowing hazing happens
  • They ignore complaints or cover up incidents
• What can you sue for? Negligence, premises liability, failure to protect students

4️⃣ Individual Members (Yes, You Can Sue Them Personally)

• Who? The fraternity president, pledgemaster, and any member who participated
• Why? They directly caused the harm and can be held personally liable.
  • Example: In the Stone Foltz case, the fraternity president was personally ordered to pay $6.5 million.
• What can you sue for? Assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress

5️⃣ Alumni & House Corporations (They Can Be Sued Too)

• Who? Former members who hosted hazing events at their homes
• Why? They allowed dangerous activities on their property.
• What can you sue for? Premises liability, negligent supervision

6️⃣ Insurance Companies (Where the Money Comes From)

• Who? The fraternity’s liability insurance, the university’s insurance, homeowners’ insurance (for alumni)
• Why? These policies cover hazing incidents—and we know how to force them to pay.

💡 Grant County families: You don’t have to sue just one party—we’ll go after everyone responsible to maximize your compensation.

💰 How Much Is a Hazing Case Worth? (Real Settlement & Verdict Examples)

Hazing cases can result in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what similar cases have awarded:

💡 Grant County parents: If your child was hazed, they may be entitled to compensation for:
✔ Medical bills (past and future)
✔ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
✔ Lost wages (if they missed work or school)
✔ Punitive damages (to punish the fraternity/university)
✔ Wrongful death (if a hazing incident was fatal)

🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Grant County (Step-by-Step Guide)

If your child was hazed—whether in Kansas or at an out-of-state school—time is critical. Evidence disappears, memories fade, and legal deadlines expire. Here’s what to do right now:

🔹 Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• If your child has bruises, extreme fatigue, dark urine (sign of rhabdomyolysis), or signs of trauma, take them to the ER or urgent care.
• Document everything—keep all medical records.

🔹 Step 2: Preserve Evidence (Before It Disappears)

Hazing evidence vanishes fast. Before talking to the fraternity, university, or anyone else:
✅ Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, or any physical evidence.
✅ Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails).
✅ Get witness names & contact info (other pledges, bystanders).
✅ Do NOT delete anything—even if it seems embarrassing or irrelevant.

🔹 Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone

• They will try to silence your child—fraternities often pressure victims to “drop it” or sign NDAs.
• They will twist your words—anything you say can be used against you.
• They will destroy evidence—fraternities have been caught deleting texts and hiding records.

⚠️ Rule: Never give a statement to the fraternity, university, or their lawyers without an attorney present.

🔹 Step 4: Report the Hazing (But Do It the Right Way)

• File a police report (hazing is a crime in Kansas).
• Report to the university (but do not do this alone—we can guide you).
• Report to the national fraternity (they often ignore complaints, but we can force them to act).

🔹 Step 5: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 for Grant County families)

• Free consultation—we’ll evaluate your case at no cost.
• No upfront fees—we work on contingency (you pay nothing unless we win).
• We handle everything—we’ll deal with the fraternity, university, and insurance companies so you don’t have to.

💡 Why call us?
✔ We’re currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for $10M—we know how to win these cases.
✔ We’ve handled hazing cases in Kansas and nationwide.
✔ We travel to Grant County for depositions and meetings.
✔ We offer remote consultations—you don’t have to come to Houston.

⏳ Kansas Statute of Limitations: You Have a Deadline

⚠️ In Kansas, you only have 2 YEARS from the date of the hazing incident to file a lawsuit.

• Personal injury (if your child was hurt): 2 years
• Wrongful death (if hazing was fatal): 2 years

💡 Grant County families: If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue forever. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and the fraternity will try to cover up what happened.

Call us today—before it’s too late.

🛡️ Why Grant County Families Choose Attorney 911

1️⃣ We’re Fighting Hazing RIGHT NOW (Not Just Talking About It)

• We’re currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for $10M after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure.
• We’ve handled hazing cases involving Kappa Sigma, Texas A&M, and other major fraternities.
• We don’t just settle for pennies—we fight for maximum compensation.

2️⃣ We Know How to Beat the “Consent” Defense

Fraternities will argue: “Your child agreed to participate—it’s not our fault.”

Kansas law says: CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE. (K.S.A. 21-5413)

We’ll destroy this argument and hold them accountable.

3️⃣ We Go After EVERYONE (Not Just the Chapter)

• The local chapter (who did the hazing)
• The national fraternity (who allowed it)
• The university (who failed to stop it)
• The individual members (who participated)

We don’t let anyone off the hook.

4️⃣ We Travel to Grant County (You Don’t Have to Come to Us)

• We offer video consultations for Grant County families.
• We travel to Grant County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
• We handle everything remotely if needed.

5️⃣ No Upfront Costs (You Pay Nothing Unless We Win)

• Free consultation—we’ll evaluate your case at no cost.
• Contingency fee—we only get paid if we win your case.
• No hidden fees—you’ll never get a surprise bill.

📞 Grant County Families: Call Us NOW Before It’s Too Late

If your child was hazed—whether in Kansas or at an out-of-state school—we can help.

✅ Free consultation (we’ll evaluate your case at no cost)
✅ No upfront fees (you pay nothing unless we win)
✅ 24/7 availability (we’re here when you need us)
✅ Nationwide representation (we handle cases in Grant County and beyond)

📍 How to Reach Us:

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 for Grant County families)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Deadlines expire. Call us today.

🔥 Final Warning to Fraternities in Kansas: We’re Coming for You

To all fraternities operating in Kansas (Pi Kappa Phi, SAE, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, and others):

We know what you’re doing. We know your hazing “traditions” are really torture, assault, and reckless endangerment. We know you threaten victims into silence. We know you destroy evidence.

But we also know how to beat you.

• We’re currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for $10M—and we’re not stopping there.
• We track your chapters, your house corporations, and your national insurance policies.
• We depose your leaders, subpoena your records, and expose your secrets.
• We make you pay—millions of dollars—for what you do to our kids.

If your chapter is hazing students in Kansas, know this:
✔ We will find you.
✔ We will sue you.
✔ We will shut you down.

The Beta Nu chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at UH? We already did. They’re closed forever. And we’re coming for the rest of you.

Grant County families: If you’ve been hazed, we’re your voice. Call us. 1-888-ATTY-911.

📜 Legal Disclaimer

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique, and the information provided may not apply to your specific situation. Consult an attorney immediately to discuss your legal rights. Attorney 911 serves clients nationwide, including Grant County, Kansas, and all surrounding areas. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a signed agreement is in place. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Hazing laws vary by state; this content focuses on Kansas and Texas laws for educational purposes. If you are a victim of hazing, call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.