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Hazing Victims in Redwood County Deserve Justice – We Can Help
This Happened in Houston. It Could Happen in Redwood County.
At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing. This isn’t just a Houston problem—it’s a Redwood County problem too.
Fraternities with dangerous hazing cultures operate at colleges near Redwood County.
Universities near Redwood County fail to protect students from hazing.
National organizations turn a blind eye to abuse in their chapters.
If your child was hazed in Redwood County, we will fight for you with the same aggression we’re bringing to this case.
📞 Call Now for a Free Consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911
What Is Hazing? What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Redwood County
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys.” It’s abuse, torture, and sometimes manslaughter. In our current case, a student was:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to keep running
- Hog-tied face-down on a table for over an hour
- Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
This isn’t tradition. It’s torture.
And it happens at colleges near Redwood County too.
Hazing Happens at Redwood County-Area Schools
Redwood County is home to Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall, just a short drive away. Nearby schools like Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU Mankato) and St. Cloud State University also have active Greek life chapters.
The same fraternities involved in hazing deaths nationwide—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta—have chapters at Minnesota colleges.
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Redwood County, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.
🚨 Warning Signs Your Child Is Being Hazed in Redwood County
- Sudden secrecy about fraternity/sorority activities
- Unexplained bruises, injuries, or exhaustion
- Changes in behavior (anxiety, depression, withdrawal)
- Missing class or declining academic performance
- Being forced to drink alcohol or consume food until vomiting
- Sleep deprivation or extreme fatigue
- Being pressured to keep secrets about “brotherhood” or “sisterhood”
If you notice these signs, call us immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911.
Who Is Liable for Hazing in Redwood County?
When hazing happens, everyone involved can be held accountable—not just the students who participated.
We Sue Everyone Responsible:
✅ The local fraternity/sorority chapter – They organized and conducted the hazing.
✅ The national organization – They failed to supervise and enforce anti-hazing policies.
✅ The university – They knew or should have known about hazing risks and failed to protect students.
✅ Individual members – Every person who participated or allowed hazing to happen.
✅ Alumni and housing corporations – If hazing happened at their property.
In our Houston case, we’re suing:
- Pi Kappa Phi National
- The local UH chapter
- The fraternity housing corporation
- The University of Houston
- Individual members and alumni
We will do the same for Redwood County families.
What You Can Recover for Hazing in Redwood County
Hazing causes physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial hardship. You deserve compensation for:
💰 Economic Damages
- Medical bills (hospital stays, ER visits, therapy, future treatment)
- Lost wages (if your child couldn’t work due to injuries)
- Educational costs (tuition, scholarships lost due to hazing-related dropout)
- Future earning capacity (if injuries affect long-term career prospects)
😢 Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
- Mental anguish (PTSD, anxiety, depression from hazing)
- Loss of enjoyment of life (inability to participate in normal activities)
- Disfigurement (scars, permanent injuries from hazing)
🔨 Punitive Damages
If the hazing was especially egregious (like waterboarding, forced alcohol poisoning, or extreme physical abuse), we can seek punitive damages to punish the defendants and send a message that this behavior will not be tolerated.
We’ve Won Millions for Hazing Victims Nationwide – Redwood County Families Deserve the Same
💰 Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | Louisiana State | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | $110+ million |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Confidential (major settlement) |
| Adam Oakes | Delta Chi | Virginia Commonwealth | $4+ million |
These results are possible for Redwood County families too.
What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Redwood County
🚨 Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately
- Go to the ER – Even if injuries seem minor, hazing can cause internal damage (like rhabdomyolysis, which led to kidney failure in our client).
- Document everything – Take photos of injuries, save medical records, and keep receipts.
📱 Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
- Save all texts, emails, and social media messages about hazing.
- Take screenshots of GroupMe, Snapchat, or other group chats.
- Get witness names and contact info – Other pledges may have been hazed too.
- Do NOT delete anything – Destroying evidence can hurt your case.
🚫 Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone
- They will try to control the narrative and pressure your child into silence.
- They may offer a low settlement to make the problem go away.
- Anything you say can be used against you in court.
📞 Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately
- Free consultation – We’ll evaluate your case at no cost.
- No upfront fees – We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.
- We handle everything – No need to deal with the fraternity or university yourself.
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
Why Redwood County Families Choose Attorney 911
✅ 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. Redwood County families get the same aggressive representation.
✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
We know how insurance companies and fraternities try to deny claims and lowball settlements. We use that knowledge to maximize your recovery.
✅ Federal Court Authority
We can pursue your case in federal court, giving us more leverage against national fraternities.
✅ We Travel to Redwood County
We’ll come to you for depositions, meetings, and court appearances. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
✅ Bilingual Representation (Se Habla Español)
If your family speaks Spanish, we can communicate in your preferred language.
✅ No Upfront Costs – You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
We work on contingency—you only pay if we recover compensation for you.
Fraternities Near Redwood County: We Are Watching
To fraternities operating near Redwood County:
- Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi – If your chapter is hazing students, we will find out.
- We track your corporate structures, insurance policies, and hazing histories.
- We know you’ve paid millions in settlements before.
- If you haze in Redwood County, we will sue you, your national organization, and your university.
The UH Pi Kappa Phi chapter that hospitalized our client? It’s now shut down. Your chapter could be next.
Redwood County Parents: Protect Your Child
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Redwood County, talk to them about hazing risks. Let them know:
- They can say no – Hazing is illegal, and they won’t be penalized for reporting it.
- They can leave – No one should endure abuse for “brotherhood” or “sisterhood.”
- They can call us – If they’re being hazed, we can help.
📞 Call us for a free, confidential consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911
Redwood County Universities: The Same Liability Applies to You
The University of Houston is being sued because they owned the fraternity house where hazing occurred and failed to stop it despite prior incidents.
The same liability applies to universities near Redwood County:
- Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU)
- Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU Mankato)
- St. Cloud State University
- University of Minnesota campuses
If your university owns fraternity houses, controls Greek life, or ignores hazing reports, you could be next.
We will hold you accountable.
Redwood County Families: You Are Not Alone
Hazing victims often feel shame, fear, and isolation. But you don’t have to go through this alone.
Our client in Houston was afraid of retribution for speaking out. We protected him. We will protect your child too.
📞 Call Now for a Free, Confidential Consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911
Frequently Asked Questions About Hazing in Redwood County
❓ What is the statute of limitations for hazing lawsuits in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, you typically have 2 years from the date of the hazing incident to file a lawsuit. Do not wait—evidence disappears, and witnesses forget.
❓ Can I sue if my child consented to hazing?
Yes. Minnesota law states that consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the fraternity and university can still be held liable.
❓ What if the fraternity claims it was “just a prank”?
Hazing is not a prank—it’s abuse. If the activity endangered your child’s health or safety, it qualifies as hazing under Minnesota law.
❓ Can I sue the national fraternity, or just the local chapter?
Yes. National fraternities have deep pockets and insurance policies. We sue them for failing to supervise their chapters.
❓ What if my child is afraid of retaliation?
We protect our clients. If your child fears retaliation, we can take legal action to ensure their safety.
❓ How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency—you only pay if we win your case.
Redwood County Families: This Is Your Moment
Hazing has gone on for too long. Enough is enough.
If your child was hazed in Redwood County, we will fight for you with the same aggression, experience, and determination we’re bringing to our $10 million Houston case.
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
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We serve Redwood County and all of Minnesota. We will travel to you. We will fight for you.
Justice starts with a phone call.