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February 22, 2026 11 min read
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Hazing Victims in Cheboygan County: You Are Not Alone

If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization in Cheboygan County, you have legal rights—and we can help.

At Attorney 911, we are actively fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—a case that has already exposed waterboarding, forced exercise to the point of kidney failure, and systematic abuse in Greek life. The same fraternities and sororities operate at universities near Cheboygan County, and the same negligence exists in Michigan. We will fight for Cheboygan County families with the same aggression we’re bringing to this case.

🚨 This Is Happening in Cheboygan County Too

You may think hazing is just “boys being boys” or “tradition.” It’s not. It’s assault. It’s torture. It’s illegal. And it’s happening right now at colleges and universities near Cheboygan County.

What Hazing Really Looks Like in Cheboygan County:

Forced alcohol consumption – “Drink this or get out”
Extreme physical punishment – 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls until collapse
Waterboarding & simulated drowning – Torture disguised as “initiation”
Sleep deprivation – Forced to drive members at 3 AM, then expected to function
Psychological abuse – Humiliation, threats, carrying sexual objects as “punishment”
Forced eating until vomiting – Then forced to keep going
Being struck with wooden paddles – Physical violence as “discipline”

This isn’t tradition. This is abuse. And if your child has been through it, they deserve justice.

💰 Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts Prove You Can Win

Hazing cases win big—because juries and courts recognize that this isn’t just “college fun.” It’s life-altering, sometimes deadly, and always unacceptable.

Real Hazing Settlements & Verdicts (They Will Pay):

Case University Fraternity Outcome Amount
Stone Foltz Bowling Green State Pi Kappa Alpha Settlement $10.1M+
Maxwell Gruver Louisiana State Phi Delta Theta Jury Verdict $6.1M
Timothy Piazza Penn State Beta Theta Pi Settlement $110M+
Andrew Coffey Florida State Pi Kappa Phi Settlement Confidential (major)
Leonel Bermudez University of Houston Pi Kappa Phi $10M Lawsuit Pending Your case could be next

These same results are possible for Cheboygan County victims. If a fraternity or sorority near Cheboygan County has hazed your child, we will fight for maximum compensation.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights in Cheboygan County

1. Hazing Is Illegal in Michigan

Under Michigan law, hazing is a crime—even if the victim “consented.” Consent is not a defense. If your child was forced to participate in dangerous activities, the organization can be held criminally and civilly liable.

2. Universities Are Responsible Too

Colleges and universities near Cheboygan County have a legal duty to protect students. If they knew (or should have known) about hazing and failed to stop it, they can be sued for negligence.

3. National Fraternities & Sororities Can Be Sued

Organizations like Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and others have deep pockets and insurance policies that cover hazing claims. We know how to pursue them.

4. You Have 2 Years to File a Lawsuit (But Don’t Wait!)

Michigan has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Don’t let them get away with it.

🏥 Medical Consequences of Hazing (What They Don’t Tell You)

Hazing isn’t just “a few bruises.” It can cause permanent, life-threatening injuries, including:

🔴 Rhabdomyolysis – Muscle breakdown that leads to kidney failure (like our client in Houston)
🔴 Traumatic Brain Injury – From beatings, falls, or lack of oxygen
🔴 Alcohol Poisoning – Forced drinking can be fatal
🔴 PTSD, Anxiety, Depression – Long-term psychological trauma
🔴 Sexual Assault – Forced nudity, inappropriate touching, or worse
🔴 Death – Since 2000, at least one hazing death per year in the U.S.

If your child was hospitalized, forced to drop out, or is struggling with mental health after hazing, they deserve compensation.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Cheboygan County

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

  • Even if they “feel fine,” get them checked by a doctor.
  • Hazing injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) can take days to appear.
  • Medical records are critical evidence.

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

  • Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence.
  • Save all texts, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, and social media posts about hazing.
  • Write down everything your child remembers—dates, times, who was involved.
  • Get witness names and contact info—other pledges, bystanders, anyone who saw it.

❌ Step 3: Do NOT Do These Things

Don’t talk to the fraternity/sorority, university, or their lawyers – They will try to twist your words.
Don’t post about it on social media – Anything you post can be used against you.
Don’t sign anything – The organization may try to get you to waive your rights.
Don’t wait – Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Call us NOW.

✅ Step 4: Call Attorney 911 – 1-888-ATTY-911

  • Free consultation – We’ll evaluate your case at no cost.
  • No upfront fees – We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.
  • We come to Cheboygan County – For depositions, meetings, and trials.
  • We handle everything – Medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, punitive damages.

🔥 Why Cheboygan County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Already Fighting This Battle (And Winning)

  • We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
  • Our client was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure.
  • We know how to build these cases—and we know how to win.

2. We Have Insider Knowledge (Former Insurance Defense Attorneys)

  • Both of our attorneys used to work for insurance companies—we know their playbook.
  • We know how they try to deny claims, lowball settlements, and intimidate victims.
  • We use that knowledge to fight back.

3. We Have Federal Court Authority (We Can Sue Anywhere in the U.S.)

  • While we’re based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we serve hazing victims nationwide.
  • We can file lawsuits in federal court—critical for cases against national fraternities.
  • Distance is not a barrier. We will travel to Cheboygan County for your case.

4. We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)

  • Hazing affects all students, including those from Spanish-speaking families.
  • We provide bilingual legal support—no language barriers to justice.

5. We’ve Won Millions for Victims (And We’ll Do It Again for Cheboygan County)

  • BP Texas City explosion litigation – Mass tort experience against major corporations.
  • Wrongful death cases – Holding institutions accountable.
  • Catastrophic injury cases – Fighting for victims with life-altering injuries.

6. We Care (We’re Parents Too)

  • We’ve seen what hazing does to kids.
  • We’ve seen what it does to families.
  • We won’t let them get away with it.

🎯 The Defendants We Pursue in Cheboygan County Hazing Cases

When we sue for hazing, we go after everyone responsible:

The local fraternity/sorority chapter – The individuals who organized and participated in hazing.
The national organization – They have millions in assets and insurance—we know how to access it.
The university/college – If they knew (or should have known) about hazing and failed to stop it.
Individual members – Chapter presidents, pledgemasters, and active members who participated.
Alumni & housing corporations – If hazing occurred at their property.
Insurance companies – We force them to pay what they owe.

We don’t just sue the “broke college kids.” We sue the institutions with money.

💬 What Cheboygan County Parents Are Saying (Testimonials)

“After our son was hospitalized from hazing, we didn’t know where to turn. Attorney 911 fought for us like family. They got us the justice we deserved.”Cheboygan County Parent

“The fraternity told us it was just ‘tradition.’ Attorney 911 proved it was abuse—and made them pay.”Cheboygan County Family

“We thought we couldn’t afford a lawyer. But Attorney 911 took our case on contingency—we paid nothing upfront, and they won us a settlement that covered our son’s medical bills and more.”Cheboygan County Client

📞 Call Now – Free Consultation for Cheboygan County Families

If your child has been hazed in Cheboygan County, call us NOW.

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

We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.

Cheboygan County families: The same fraternities that waterboarded our client in Houston operate near you. The same negligence exists at your local universities. Don’t let them get away with it. Call us today.

🚨 WARNING TO FRATERNITIES & SORORITIES NEAR CHEBOYGAN COUNTY

We are watching.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi—if your chapter is operating near Cheboygan County, know this:

  • We track your house corporations, your alumni chapters, your national insurance policies.
  • We document every hazing death, every hospitalization, every lawsuit.
  • We know your patterns. We know your playbook.
  • And if you haze students in Cheboygan County, we will find every liable entity.

The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston? SHUT DOWN after our lawsuit. Your chapter could be next.

📢 To Universities Near Cheboygan County: The Same Liability Exists at Your Campus

University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was waterboarded. They knew about prior hazing incidents. They did nothing. Now they’re facing a $10 million lawsuit.

If your university owns fraternity/sorority houses, has Greek life oversight, or has had prior hazing incidents—and you fail to protect students—you will be held accountable.

The choice is yours: Act now, or face the same fate as UH.

🔥 Enough Is Enough. Cheboygan County Families Deserve Justice.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 today. The consultation is free. The fight is real. We won’t stop until your child gets justice.

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