🚨 Catahoula Parish Hazing Lawyer – Fraternity & Sorority Abuse Attorney

Serving Catahoula Parish, Louisiana and Surrounding Areas

Has Your Child Been Hazed in Catahoula Parish?

If your child attends college near Catahoula Parish, Louisiana—whether at Louisiana State University (LSU), University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), Louisiana Tech, or another institution—they face the same hazing risks that hospitalized our client in Houston. The same national fraternities and sororities operate in Catahoula Parish and across Louisiana, and they have the same dangerous cultures.

At Attorney 911, we are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for the torture and hospitalization of a fraternity pledge. We will fight just as aggressively for Catahoula Parish families.

Catahoula Parish Parents: This Could Be Your Child

Our client was:
✔ Waterboarded with a garden hose
✔ Forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down
✔ Struck with wooden paddles
✔ Hospitalized with kidney failure for 4 days

This didn’t just happen in Houston. It happens in Louisiana too.

If your child has been hazed in Catahoula Parish, Alexandria, Monroe, Ruston, or anywhere in Louisiana, you have legal rights. We will pursue:

• The local fraternity/sorority chapter
• The national organization (they have deep pockets and insurance)
• The university (they have a duty to protect students)
• Individual members (they can be held personally liable)

Call us now for a free, confidential consultation:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com

Why Catahoula Parish Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing case against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t theoretical—we’re in the fight today, and we will bring the same fire to Catahoula Parish hazing victims.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know how they:

• Lowball victims
• Delay claims
• Deny liability
• Try to silence victims

We use their own tactics against them.

3. We Know Hazing – And We Know How to Win

We have experience with:
✔ Rhabdomyolysis cases (like our current client)
✔ Kappa Sigma fraternity litigation
✔ Texas A&M hazing cases
✔ Wrongful death from hazing

We know the medical evidence, the legal strategies, and the institutional failures that allow hazing to continue.

4. We Will Travel to Catahoula Parish

While we’re based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including Catahoula Parish and all of Louisiana. We will:

• Come to Catahoula Parish for depositions and meetings
• Offer video consultations if you can’t travel
• Fight aggressively for your family, no matter the distance

5. $0 Upfront – You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

We work on a contingency fee basis—meaning:

• No upfront costs
• No hourly fees
• We only get paid if we win your case

If we don’t recover money for you, you owe us nothing.

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

Hazing is any activity that endangers the physical or mental health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in a group.

Louisiana law (R.S. 17:1801) makes hazing a CRIME. It is illegal to:

• Physically abuse (beatings, paddling, branding)
• Force excessive exercise (500 squats, bear crawls, suicides)
• Force alcohol or drug consumption (binge drinking, chugging)
• Deprive sleep (all-night hazing sessions)
• Sexually humiliate (forced nudity, carrying sexual objects)
• Waterboard or simulate drowning (what happened to our client)

Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, Louisiana law says that doesn’t matter.

Common Hazing Activities in Louisiana Fraternities & Sororities

This isn’t “tradition.” It’s abuse. And it’s illegal in Louisiana.

Who Can Be Sued for Hazing in Catahoula Parish?

We sue EVERYONE responsible.

What Should Catahoula Parish Families Do If Their Child Is Hazed?

🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS

1. Get Medical Help

   • Even if injuries seem minor, go to the ER or a doctor immediately
   • Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) can be fatal if untreated
   • Document everything (hospital records, doctor’s notes)

2. Preserve Evidence

   • Save all texts, GroupMe messages, Snapchats, Instagram DMs
   • Take photos of injuries (bruises, cuts, burns)
   • Get witness names and contact info
   • Do NOT delete anything

3. Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity/Sorority or University Alone

   • They will try to control the narrative
   • They may destroy evidence
   • Anything you say can be used against you

4. Call Attorney 911 Immediately

   • Time is critical—Louisiana has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims
   • The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case
   • We will handle all communications with the fraternity, university, and insurance companies

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | 📧 ralph@atty911.com

What Damages Can Catahoula Parish Families Recover?

Our current hazing case is seeking $10 million. Catahoula Parish families deserve the same justice.

Louisiana Hazing Cases We’re Watching

1. Max Gruver – LSU (2017) – $6.1 Million Verdict

• Victim: Max Gruver, 18-year-old freshman
• Fraternity: Phi Delta Theta
• What Happened: Forced to drink during “Bible Study” hazing ritual; died from alcohol poisoning (BAC 0.495)
• Outcome: $6.1 million jury verdict; Max Gruver Act made hazing a felony in Louisiana

Why This Matters for Catahoula Parish:

• Shows Louisiana juries will award millions for hazing
• Criminal + civil liability possible
• Universities can be held accountable

2. Andrew Coffey – FSU (2017) – Pi Kappa Phi Death

• Victim: Andrew Coffey, 20
• Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi (same fraternity as our current case)
• What Happened: Forced to drink entire bottle of bourbon; died from alcohol poisoning
• Outcome: 9 members charged; chapter closed

Why This Matters for Catahoula Parish:

• Pi Kappa Phi has a history of deadly hazing
• They had 8 years to fix their culture—they failed
• Same fraternity operates in Louisiana

3. Our Current Case – $10 Million Lawsuit (2025)

• Victim: Leonel Bermudez (not a UH student yet)
• Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi (UH)
• What Happened: Waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, struck with paddles, hospitalized with kidney failure
• Status: $10 million lawsuit filed; chapter shut down

Why This Matters for Catahoula Parish:

• Shows hazing isn’t just alcohol—it’s torture
• Universities own fraternity houses—they’re liable
• $10 million is possible for serious injuries

Louisiana Universities With Greek Life – Hazing Risks in Catahoula Parish Area

Catahoula Parish parents: If your child attends any Louisiana university, they are at risk.

What Makes Our Firm Different for Catahoula Parish Hazing Cases?

1. We Know the Medical Evidence

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) is a medical emergency
• We work with doctors who specialize in hazing injuries
• We know how to prove the link between hazing and medical harm

2. We Know the Institutional Failures

• Universities know hazing happens—they just don’t stop it
• National fraternities have policies—they just don’t enforce them
• We know where they cut corners and how to prove negligence

3. We Know How to Pressure Defendants

• Media pressure – We get stories published about hazing cover-ups
• Legislative pressure – We work with lawmakers to strengthen hazing laws
• Alumni pressure – We contact major donors to demand accountability
• Insurance pressure – We force insurance companies to pay fair settlements

4. We Have a Proven Track Record

• $10 million hazing lawsuit currently pending
• Multi-million dollar personal injury verdicts
• Former insurance defense attorneys – we know how they fight
• Federal court admission – we can sue national organizations anywhere

Catahoula Parish Hazing FAQs

1. My child was hazed, but they don’t want to sue. Should we still call a lawyer?

Yes. Even if your child doesn’t want to sue, you should consult an attorney to:

• Understand your legal rights
• Preserve evidence in case they change their mind
• Protect against retaliation from the fraternity/university
• Explore options (criminal complaints, Title IX, university discipline)

2. Can we sue if the hazing happened off-campus?

Yes. Hazing is illegal whether it happens on or off campus. If it was part of fraternity/sorority activities, the organization and individuals can be sued.

3. What if my child was drinking? Does that mean they can’t sue?

No. Louisiana law says consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child was drinking, the fraternity is still liable if they provided or forced the alcohol.

4. How long do we have to file a lawsuit in Louisiana?

• Personal injury: 1 year from the date of injury
• Wrongful death: 1 year from the date of death

Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your rights expire.

5. Will my child’s name be made public?

We protect our clients’ privacy. In many cases, we can:

• File under seal (keep court documents private)
• Use pseudonyms (e.g., “John Doe”)
• Negotiate confidential settlements

6. How much does it cost to hire a hazing lawyer?

$0 upfront. We work on contingency—meaning:

• No hourly fees
• No retainer
• We only get paid if we win
• If we don’t recover money, you owe us nothing

Catahoula Parish Parents: The Time to Act Is Now

Hazing doesn’t stop unless victims and families hold institutions accountable. If your child has been hazed in Catahoula Parish, Alexandria, Monroe, Ruston, or anywhere in Louisiana, you have the power to stop it from happening to someone else.

We Are Ready to Fight for Catahoula Parish Families

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now for a free, confidential consultation
📧 Email ralph@atty911.com
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We don’t just talk about justice. We fight for it.

🚨 If Your Child Has Been Hazed, Call Us NOW

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Serving Catahoula Parish, Louisiana and the entire state