Hazing Lawyers in Saint Charles Parish, LA – Protecting Victims & Families

🚨 Hazing Is Not Tradition. It’s Abuse. And It’s Illegal in Louisiana.

If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or student organization in Saint Charles Parish, Louisiana, you need legal help. Hazing can cause serious physical injuries, psychological trauma, and even death. Victims and families have legal rights—and we’re here to fight for them.

At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure from extreme hazing. We know how to hold fraternities, universities, and national organizations accountable—and we’ll bring that same fight to Saint Charles Parish.

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🔍 What Is Hazing? Louisiana Law Explained

Under Louisiana Revised Statute § 17:1801, hazing is defined as:

“Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act occurring on or off the campus of a school, college, or university, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization.”

Examples of Hazing in Saint Charles Parish:

✅ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion
✅ Forced consumption – Alcohol, drugs, food (eating until vomiting)
✅ Sleep deprivation – Late-night activities, early-morning tasks
✅ Psychological torture – Humiliation, degradation, threats
✅ Waterboarding/simulated drowning – Extreme and dangerous
✅ Sexual assault or harassment – Forced nudity, inappropriate touching

⚠️ Louisiana Makes Hazing a Crime

• Hazing causing serious bodily injury: Up to 5 years in prison and $10,000 fine (La. R.S. § 14:40.8)
• Hazing causing death: Up to 5 years in prison and $10,000 fine
• Consent is NOT a defense – Even if a student “agreed” to participate, the organization can still be held liable.

🏥 Common Injuries from Hazing in Saint Charles Parish

Hazing can lead to life-threatening injuries, including:

Our client was hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being forced to do 500 squats, waterboarded, and struck with wooden paddles. This is happening in Saint Charles Parish too.

💰 Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Saint Charles Parish?

If your child was hazed, multiple parties may be responsible, including:

1. The Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter

• Directly organized and participated in hazing
• Example: Pi Kappa Phi’s Beta Nu chapter at UH was shut down after our lawsuit

2. The National Organization (e.g., Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma)

• Failed to supervise chapters
• Knew about hazing risks but did nothing
• Example: Pi Kappa Phi had 8 years to fix its culture after Andrew Coffey died in 2017—but they didn’t.

3. The University or College (e.g., Nicholls State, LSU, Tulane, or local high schools)

• Failed to monitor Greek life
• Owned or controlled the property where hazing occurred
• Knew about prior hazing incidents but took no action
• Example: The University of Houston owned the Pi Kappa Phi house where our client was tortured.

4. Individual Members & Officers

• Participated in hazing
• Failed to stop abuse
• Example: In the Stone Foltz case, the chapter president was personally ordered to pay $6.5 million.

5. Housing Corporations & Alumni

• Owned or controlled property where hazing occurred
• Example: Our lawsuit names a former member and his spouse for allowing hazing at their home.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Saint Charles Parish

🚨 Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Hazing injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) can be life-threatening if untreated.
• Document everything—hospital records are critical evidence.

📱 Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Save all texts, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, and social media posts about hazing.
• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any evidence.
• Get witness contact information—other pledges, bystanders, friends.
• Do NOT delete anything—destroying evidence can hurt your case.

🚫 Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Without a Lawyer

• They will try to minimize the incident, blame your child, or pressure you into silence.
• Anything you say can be used against you.
• Let us handle all communications.

📞 Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately – 1-888-ATTY-911

• We offer FREE, confidential consultations.
• We work on contingency—you pay NOTHING unless we win.
• We travel to Saint Charles Parish for depositions, meetings, and trials.

💵 What Compensation Can You Recover?

Hazing victims in Saint Charles Parish may be entitled to:

📊 Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts (Proof You Can Win Big)

Our $10 million lawsuit is in line with these precedents—and we’ll fight for Saint Charles Parish families to get the same justice.

🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Saint Charles Parish Hazing Case?

✅ We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

• We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know exactly how to build these cases and win big.

✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

• Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña used to defend insurance companies—now we use that knowledge to crush them in court.
• We know how they minimize claims, delay payments, and try to blame victims.

✅ Nationwide Experience – We Serve Saint Charles Parish

• Based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, but we travel to Saint Charles Parish for your case.
• Federal court authority—we can sue national fraternities anywhere.
• Dual-state licensed (Texas & New York)—strategic advantage for multi-state cases.

✅ We Work on Contingency – $0 Upfront for Saint Charles Parish Families

• You pay NOTHING unless we win.
• No hourly fees, no retainers.
• We only get paid if we recover money for you.

✅ Aggressive, Compassionate Representation

• We treat Saint Charles Parish families like family.
• We fight hard—because we’ve seen what hazing does to kids.
• We don’t back down from powerful institutions.

✅ Se Habla Español – Bilingual Legal Support

• Hazing affects all communities—we serve Spanish-speaking families in Saint Charles Parish.

📞 Saint Charles Parish Hazing Victims: Call Now – 1-888-ATTY-911

Time is critical. Louisiana has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (La. Civ. Code Art. 3492). If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue.

🔹 What We’ll Do for You:

✔ Free case evaluation – We’ll review your situation and explain your rights.
✔ Immediate evidence preservation – We’ll secure texts, photos, and witness statements before they disappear.
✔ Medical documentation – We’ll work with doctors to prove the full extent of injuries.
✔ Aggressive negotiation – We’ll fight for the maximum settlement from insurance companies.
✔ Litigation if necessary – If they won’t settle fairly, we’ll take them to court and win.

📍 Serving All of Saint Charles Parish & Nearby Areas:

• Hahnville
• Luling
• Destrehan
• Norco
• New Sarpy
• Taft
• Killona
• Paradis
• Boutte
• Nearby universities: Nicholls State, LSU, Tulane, UNO, Southeastern Louisiana

🚨 Fraternities & Universities in Saint Charles Parish: We Are Watching

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and all other fraternities with chapters near Saint Charles Parish:

“We know your chapters. We know your national organizations. We know your insurance policies. And we know how to sue you. If you haze students in Saint Charles Parish, we will find every liable entity—your chapter, your nationals, your housing corporation, your alumni, and your university. We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for $10 million. Your chapter could be next.”

To Nicholls State, LSU, Tulane, and other Louisiana universities:

“You own the property. You have the power to stop hazing. If you fail to protect students, you will be held accountable. We are currently suing the University of Houston for failing to prevent hazing on their campus. Don’t make the same mistake.”

📢 Saint Charles Parish Parents: Protect Your Child

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Saint Charles Parish, warn them about the dangers of hazing. Many students don’t realize how extreme it can be until it’s too late.

🚩 Warning Signs of Hazing:

• Sudden secrecy about activities
• Unexplained injuries or bruises
• Extreme exhaustion or sleep deprivation
• Sudden weight loss or gain
• Withdrawal from friends/family
• Fear or anxiety about Greek life
• Sudden decline in academic performance

If you suspect hazing, call us immediately. We can help.

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Saint Charles Parish hazing victims and families deserve justice. We’re here to fight for you.

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📌 Quick Links for Saint Charles Parish Hazing Victims:

• Louisiana Hazing Laws
• Hazing Injury Guide
• What to Do After Hazing
• Hazing Settlement Examples
• Meet Our Attorneys

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