Hazing Lawyers for Linn County, Kansas Families – Attorney 911
Justice for Hazing Victims in Linn County and Beyond – Free Consultation
At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting one of the most significant hazing cases in America—a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure from extreme hazing, including waterboarding, forced exercise, and physical abuse.
This isn’t just happening in Texas. It’s happening at universities near Linn County, Kansas.
If your child has been hazed—whether in a fraternity, sorority, sports team, marching band, ROTC, or any student organization—we can help. We serve Linn County families nationwide, including wrongful death cases.
📞 Call Now for a Free Consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
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🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Linn County, Kansas – What Parents Need to Know
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “harmless tradition.” It’s abuse, assault, and sometimes manslaughter. And it’s happening at universities near Linn County.
🔍 What Counts as Hazing?
Under Kansas law (and most state laws), hazing includes:
✅ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion
✅ Forced consumption – Alcohol, food, or non-food substances (even if it causes vomiting or alcohol poisoning)
✅ Psychological torture – Waterboarding, humiliation, sleep deprivation, threats
✅ Sexual abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
✅ Extreme servitude – Forced errands, late-night driving, cleaning for members
If your child experienced any of these, they may have a legal case—even if they “consented.”
💔 Real Hazing Cases – What’s Happening Near Linn County
1. University of Kansas (KU) – Sigma Nu Hazing (2023)
- A KU Sigma Nu pledge was hospitalized after forced drinking led to alcohol poisoning.
- The chapter was suspended, but no legal consequences for the fraternity or university.
- This could have been fatal. If it happens again, who will be held accountable?
2. Kansas State University (KSU) – Phi Delta Theta Hazing (2022)
- A KSU student was hospitalized after a hazing ritual involving excessive alcohol.
- The fraternity was temporarily suspended, but no civil lawsuit was filed.
- The university knew about the risks but did nothing to prevent it.
3. Our Current Case: Pi Kappa Phi at University of Houston (2025)
- A student was hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after:
- Waterboarding with a garden hose
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until collapse
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to run in vomit-soaked grass
- The fraternity had a prior hazing death (Andrew Coffey, 2017) and did nothing to stop it.
- The university owned the fraternity house where the torture happened.
This is the same fraternity that operates at universities near Linn County. The same culture exists here.
⚖️ Legal Rights for Linn County Hazing Victims
1. Kansas Hazing Laws – What’s Illegal?
Kansas has strict anti-hazing laws (K.S.A. 21-5413). It is illegal to:
- Force someone into dangerous activities (even if they “agree”)
- Cause physical or mental harm as part of initiation
- Fail to report hazing if you know about it
Penalties:
- Up to 1 year in jail for individuals
- Fines up to $2,500
- Organizations can be suspended or banned
But criminal charges aren’t enough. Victims and families can sue for financial compensation—and that’s where we come in.
2. Who Can Be Sued in a Hazing Case?
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Organized and carried out the hazing |
| National Fraternity/Sorority | Failed to supervise, ignored prior incidents |
| University/College | Knew hazing was happening but didn’t stop it |
| Individual Members | Participated in or allowed the abuse |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes |
| Insurance Companies | Coverage for injuries caused by hazing |
In our current case, we’re suing:
✔ Pi Kappa Phi National (for failing to stop hazing after a prior death)
✔ The UH chapter (for organizing the abuse)
✔ University of Houston (for owning the fraternity house where it happened)
✔ Individual members (for participating in the torture)
3. What Damages Can Linn County Families Recover?
| Type of Damage | Examples | Potential Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Bills | Hospital stays, ER visits, therapy | $50,000 – $500,000+ |
| Future Medical Costs | Kidney monitoring, dialysis, transplants | $100,000 – $1M+ |
| Lost Wages | Missed work, lost internships | $10,000 – $100,000 |
| Pain & Suffering | Physical pain, emotional trauma | $100,000 – $5M+ |
| Punitive Damages | To punish the fraternity/university | $1M – $10M+ |
| Wrongful Death | If hazing leads to death | $1M – $10M+ |
Precedent Cases Show Hazing Settlements Reach MILLIONS:
- $10.1M – Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha)
- $6.1M – Maxwell Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta)
- $110M+ – Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi)
Your Linn County case could be next.
🏥 Medical Dangers of Hazing – What Parents Need to Watch For
Hazing can cause life-threatening injuries, including:
| Injury | Symptoms | Long-Term Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Severe muscle pain, dark urine, inability to move | Kidney failure, permanent damage |
| Alcohol Poisoning | Confusion, vomiting, unconsciousness | Brain damage, death |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | Headaches, memory loss, seizures | Permanent disability |
| Heat Stroke/Hypothermia | Dizziness, nausea, fainting | Organ failure, death |
| Internal Bleeding | Abdominal pain, dizziness | Emergency surgery, death |
| PTSD/Anxiety | Nightmares, panic attacks, depression | Long-term therapy, medication |
If your child shows any of these symptoms after hazing, get them to a hospital IMMEDIATELY.
🚨 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Linn County
✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, rhabdomyolysis and alcohol poisoning can be deadly.
- Document everything—hospital records, photos of injuries, witness statements.
✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
- Do NOT delete text messages, GroupMe chats, or social media posts.
- Take screenshots of all communications about hazing.
- Save photos/videos from hazing events.
- Get witness contact info (other pledges, bystanders).
✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone
- They will try to cover it up.
- They will pressure your child to stay quiet.
- They will destroy evidence if they can.
✅ Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately
- We offer FREE consultations.
- We work on contingency—you pay NOTHING unless we win.
- We travel to Linn County for depositions, trials, and meetings.
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🔥 Why Linn County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW
- We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and UH.
- We know exactly how fraternities and universities try to cover up hazing.
- We have former insurance defense attorneys—we know their tricks.
2. We Go After Every Liable Party
- Fraternities (local and national)
- Universities (for failing to protect students)
- Individual members (for participating in abuse)
- Alumni/hosts (for allowing hazing at their homes)
3. We Serve Linn County Families Nationwide
- Federal court authority – We can sue in federal court if needed.
- Dual-state bar licenses – Texas AND New York (critical for national fraternities).
- We travel to Linn County – For depositions, trials, and client meetings.
- Video consultations available – No need to leave Linn County.
4. We’ve Won Millions for Injury Victims
- $10M+ in settlements for personal injury cases
- Former insurance defense attorneys – We know how they try to lowball victims
- Aggressive litigators – We take cases to trial if needed
5. We Understand the Trauma
- Hazing isn’t just physical—it’s psychological torture.
- We work with therapists, medical experts, and economists to calculate full damages.
- We fight for pain and suffering, PTSD, and future medical costs.
📢 Warning to Fraternities & Universities Near Linn County
We are watching.
If your chapter is hazing students:
- We will find out.
- We will sue you.
- We will shut you down.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Nu, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, and every other fraternity with chapters near Linn County—know this:
- We have 125+ IRS-registered Greek organizations in our database.
- We track 1,400+ fraternity/sorority entities nationwide.
- We know your corporate structure, EINs, and insurance policies.
- We’ve already sued Pi Kappa Phi—and we won’t stop until every chapter is held accountable.
If you haze students in Linn County, we will find you. And you will pay.
📞 Free Consultation for Linn County Families – Call Now
If your child has been hazed—whether in a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization—we can help.
📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Visit: attorney911.com
We work on contingency—you pay NOTHING unless we win.
Linn County families deserve justice. Let’s fight back.
