🚨 Hazing Legal Emergency: Oakland County Parents & Students — Know Your Rights

If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or student organization in Oakland County, you have legal rights — and you’re not alone.

At Attorney 911, we are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston, where a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure. This same hazing happens at universities and colleges across Michigan, including right here in Oakland County.

We serve Oakland County families nationwide. If your child has been hazed, call us immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case.

🔥 The Hazing Crisis in Oakland County: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Hazing is not “tradition.” It’s not “building character.” It’s abuse, assault, and sometimes manslaughter — and it happens right here in Oakland County.

📍 Hazing in Oakland County: The Reality

While we’re based in Texas, we know that hazing is a nationwide epidemic, and Oakland County is no exception. Oakland County is home to major universities and colleges with active Greek life, including:

• Oakland University (Rochester)
• University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit, near Oakland County)
• Wayne State University (Detroit, near Oakland County)
• Lawrence Technological University (Southfield)
• Rochester College (Rochester Hills)

These institutions have active fraternities and sororities — and the same national organizations that have paid millions in hazing settlements operate right here in Oakland County.

💔 What Hazing Really Looks Like

Our current case provides a chilling example of what hazing looks like — and it could happen to your child in Oakland County:

• Waterboarding with a garden hose — simulated drowning, a form of torture
• Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until muscles break down (rhabdomyolysis)
• Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault with weapons
• Forced to eat until vomiting — then forced to continue exercising in vomit-soaked clothes
• Sleep deprivation — forced to drive fraternity members at all hours
• Psychological abuse — carrying objects of sexual nature, humiliation, threats of expulsion

This isn’t tradition. This is torture. And it happens in Oakland County.

🏥 The Medical Consequences of Hazing

Hazing isn’t just “hurt feelings.” It causes real, life-threatening injuries, including:

• Rhabdomyolysis — muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure (our client was hospitalized for 4 days)
• Acute alcohol poisoning — can be fatal (multiple hazing deaths nationwide)
• Traumatic brain injury — from beatings or falls
• Heat stroke or hypothermia — from forced exposure
• PTSD, anxiety, and depression — long-term psychological trauma
• Death

If your child has been hazed in Oakland County, they could be at serious risk — physically and mentally.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as an Oakland County Hazing Victim

📜 Michigan Has Strong Anti-Hazing Laws

Michigan law explicitly prohibits hazing and provides both criminal and civil remedies for victims.

Michigan Penal Code § 750.411t — Hazing

A person who attends, is employed by, or is a volunteer of an educational institution, who knowingly engages in or participates in the hazing of another person, is guilty of a crime.

Penalties:

• Misdemeanor — Up to 93 days in jail and/or $1,000 fine
• Felony — If the hazing causes serious impairment of a body function or death, up to 15 years in prison and/or $10,000 fine

Consent is NOT a defense — even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.

🏛️ Civil Lawsuits: Holding Institutions Accountable

Beyond criminal charges, Oakland County families can file civil lawsuits to recover compensation for:

• Medical bills (past and future)
• Lost wages (if your child missed work or had to withdraw from school)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
• Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)

Who can be sued in Oakland County?

• The individuals who conducted the hazing
• The local fraternity/sorority chapter
• The national fraternity/sorority organization (deep pockets, insurance)
• The university or college (if they knew or should have known about hazing)
• The housing corporation (if hazing occurred at a fraternity/sorority house)

💰 Multi-Million Dollar Settlements Are Possible in Oakland County

Hazing lawsuits have resulted in massive settlements and verdicts nationwide — and Oakland County families can recover the same:

Oakland County families: These same results are possible for you. The same legal strategies apply in Michigan.

🚨 What to Do If Your Child Has Been Hazed in Oakland County

Step 1: Ensure Immediate Safety

• Remove your child from the dangerous situation
• Seek immediate medical attention — even if injuries seem minor
• Document all injuries with photos

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING. Preserve:

• Text messages (GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, etc.)
• Social media posts (Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook)
• Photos and videos from hazing events
• Emails or documents related to the organization
• Medical records (hospital visits, therapy, prescriptions)
• Witness contact information (other pledges, friends, bystanders)

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization or Their Lawyers

• Do not confront the fraternity/sorority — they will coordinate their story and destroy evidence
• Do not give statements to university administrators without legal counsel
• Do not sign anything from the organization or their insurance company
• Do not post on social media about the incident

Step 4: Report to Authorities (If Applicable)

• File a police report — hazing is a crime in Michigan
• Report to the university’s Title IX office — hazing often violates anti-discrimination policies
• Report to the national fraternity/sorority organization — they may have internal reporting mechanisms

Step 5: Contact an Experienced Hazing Attorney Immediately

Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation. We will:

• Evaluate your case and explain your legal rights
• Preserve evidence before it disappears
• Handle all communications with the organization and their lawyers
• Pursue compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and punitive damages
• Travel to Oakland County for depositions, trials, and client meetings

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

🏢 Who Is Liable for Hazing in Oakland County?

Hazing cases often involve multiple defendants — and Oakland County families can sue all of them:

1. Individual Perpetrators

• The chapter president, pledgemaster, or officers who organized the hazing
• The members who participated in the hazing activities
• The alumni or former members who facilitated or allowed hazing at their homes

2. Local Chapter

• The fraternity or sorority chapter that conducted the hazing
• They have assets and insurance that can be pursued

3. National Fraternity/Sorority Organization

• Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, and others have millions in assets and insurance
• They are vicariously liable for their chapters’ actions
• They often settle quickly to avoid bad publicity

4. University or College

• If the university knew or should have known about hazing, they can be held liable
• If the hazing occurred on university-owned property, they have premises liability
• If they failed to supervise Greek life, they have negligent oversight liability

5. Housing Corporation

• If hazing occurred at a fraternity or sorority house, the housing corporation can be sued
• They have property insurance that may cover damages

🎯 Why Oakland County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Actively Fighting This Battle Right Now

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the fight right now, and we’re bringing the same aggressive representation to Oakland County families.

2. Nationwide Reach — We Serve Oakland County

While we’re based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including Oakland County. We have:

• Federal court authority (U.S. District Court admission)
• Dual-state bar licenses (Texas and New York)
• Willingness to travel to Oakland County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
• Remote consultation technology for Oakland County families who cannot travel

3. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena are former insurance defense attorneys. We know exactly how insurance companies think, strategize, and try to minimize claims. We use that insider knowledge to maximize recovery for our clients.

4. Proven Track Record of Multi-Million Dollar Results

We have decades of experience securing multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for victims of negligence, including:

• BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
• Wrongful death cases
• Catastrophic injury cases
• Hazing-specific expertise (Kappa Sigma, Texas A&M, rhabdomyolysis cases)

5. Compassionate, Client-Focused Representation

We understand the trauma and fear that hazing victims and their families experience. We treat every client like family — because Oakland County families deserve nothing less.

“We see your child as a person — not a paycheck. We will fight hard for Oakland County families because we truly care.” — Ralph Manginello

6. No Upfront Costs — You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

We work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case. This means:

• No financial risk for Oakland County families
• No hourly billing — we don’t charge by the hour
• We take the risk — if we don’t win, you owe us nothing

📞 Oakland County Families: Call Now for Immediate Help

Hazing is a legal emergency. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Statutes of limitations expire.

If your child has been hazed in Oakland County, call Attorney 911 immediately:

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

Free, confidential consultation — no obligation.

🔍 Frequently Asked Questions for Oakland County Families

Q: My child was hazed, but they “consented” to participate. Can we still sue?

A: YES. Michigan law explicitly states that consent is NOT a defense to hazing. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.

Q: The fraternity says this was just “tradition.” Is that an excuse?

A: NO. “Tradition” does not justify illegal activity. Hazing is assault, battery, and reckless endangerment — regardless of how long it’s been going on.

Q: We’re in Oakland County, and you’re in Texas. Can you still help us?

A: YES. We serve hazing victims nationwide, including Oakland County. We have federal court authority, dual-state bar licenses, and willingness to travel to Oakland County. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

Q: How much is my Oakland County hazing case worth?

A: Every case is different, but hazing lawsuits can recover:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages (if your child missed work or school)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
• Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)

Recent hazing settlements and verdicts range from $4 million to $110+ million. We will evaluate your case and pursue maximum compensation.

Q: What if the fraternity or university threatens to retaliate?

A: Retaliation is illegal. If the organization or university retaliates against your child for reporting hazing, they can be held liable for additional damages. We will protect your child from retaliation.

Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit in Oakland County?

A: Michigan has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases, including hazing. However, you should act immediately — evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and the legal process takes time.

Q: What if my child is afraid to come forward?

A: We understand. Hazing victims often fear retribution, social ostracism, or being labeled a “snitch.” We will protect your child’s identity and pursue justice confidentially. Many hazing cases are resolved without the victim ever having to testify in open court.

Q: Can we sue the national fraternity organization?

A: YES. National fraternities and sororities have deep pockets and insurance policies that cover hazing incidents. They are vicariously liable for their chapters’ actions, and they often settle quickly to avoid bad publicity.

🏛️ Oakland County Universities: The Warning Signs Are Everywhere

Oakland University (Rochester)

• Active Greek life with multiple fraternities and sororities
• Potential for hazing in recruitment, initiation, and social events
• University responsibility to monitor and prevent hazing

University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit, near Oakland County)

• Urban campus with active Greek organizations
• Risk of hazing in fraternities, sororities, and student organizations
• University liability for failing to protect students

Wayne State University (Detroit, near Oakland County)

• Large student population with extensive Greek life
• History of hazing incidents at Michigan universities
• University duty to implement real oversight

Lawrence Technological University (Southfield)

• Smaller campus, but Greek life still active
• Potential for hazing in engineering and technical fraternities
• University responsibility to ensure student safety

Rochester College (Rochester Hills)

• Christian-affiliated college with Greek organizations
• Risk of hazing in recruitment and initiation
• University liability for failing to enforce anti-hazing policies

🚨 To Oakland County Fraternities and Sororities: We Are Watching

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, Beta Theta Pi, and all others:

We are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi. We know your chapters operate in Oakland County. We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements. We know your “traditions” are dangerous and illegal.

If your Oakland County chapter harms a student, we will pursue every liable entity — individuals, local chapters, national organizations, and universities. We will shut you down. We will make you pay.

The Beta Nu chapter at UH? Closed. The same will happen to your Oakland County chapter if you haze students.

📢 A Message to Oakland County Parents

You sent your child to college expecting them to be safe.

You trusted the university. You trusted the fraternity. You trusted that your child would be protected.

That trust was betrayed.

Your child was hazed. Abused. Humiliated. Hospitalized. Or worse — taken from you forever.

We understand the pain you’re feeling. We understand the rage. We understand the helplessness.

But you are not helpless. You have rights. And we will fight for you.

Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911. We will evaluate your case, explain your legal options, and pursue justice for your child — no matter where in Oakland County you are.

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

Enough is enough. It’s time to hold them accountable.

📞 Oakland County Hazing Legal Emergency: Call Now

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

Free consultation. Confidential. No obligation. You pay nothing unless we win.

Serving Oakland County and all of Michigan — because hazing victims deserve justice.