🚨 Hazing Lawyers for Bollinger County Families: Aggressive Representation for Victims of Fraternity and Sorority Abuse

If your child was hazed in Bollinger County or at a nearby university, we can help. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for immediate help.

🏛️ The Hazing Crisis in Bollinger County and Beyond

Hazing is not just a problem at big universities far from Bollinger County. It happens right here in Missouri, at colleges and universities near Bollinger County, and across America. The same fraternities and sororities that have been involved in hazing deaths and lawsuits nationwide operate chapters at institutions serving Bollinger County students.

This isn’t “tradition.” This isn’t “building character.” This is abuse.

If your child was hazed in Bollinger County or while attending college nearby, they may be entitled to significant compensation. We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston, and we bring that same aggressive representation to Bollinger County families.

🔥 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Bollinger County

Right now, our attorneys are fighting for a young man who was hospitalized after being subjected to extreme hazing at a University of Houston fraternity. The abuse included:

Waterboarding with a garden hose – simulated drowning, a form of torture
Forced to perform 500+ squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
Struck with wooden paddles – physical assault with weapons
Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to lie in vomit-soaked grass
Sleep deprivation – forced to drive fraternity members at all hours
Psychological torture – carried sexual objects, stripped in cold weather

This student spent four days in the hospital with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure because of what they did to him.

The same fraternities operate at universities near Bollinger County. The same abuse happens here.

📚 Greek Life at Universities Near Bollinger County

Bollinger County families send their children to colleges and universities across Missouri and beyond. Many of these institutions have active Greek life communities where hazing occurs:

Major Universities Near Bollinger County with Greek Life:

Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau, MO) – Just 30 miles from Bollinger County
University of Missouri (Columbia, MO)
Missouri State University (Springfield, MO)
Saint Louis University (St. Louis, MO)
Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
University of Missouri-Kansas City (Kansas City, MO)

The same national fraternities involved in hazing deaths and lawsuits nationwide have chapters at these schools:

Fraternity	Known Hazing Incidents	Bollinger County Relevance
Pi Kappa Phi	Andrew Coffey (2017, FSU) – death; Leonel Bermudez (2025, UH) – hospitalization	Active chapters at Missouri universities
Sigma Alpha Epsilon	Multiple hazing deaths, including at University of Texas	Chapters at Missouri schools
Pi Kappa Alpha	Stone Foltz (2021, BGSU) – $10M+ settlement	Chapters at Missouri universities
Phi Delta Theta	Maxwell Gruver (2017, LSU) – $6.1M verdict	Active in Missouri
Beta Theta Pi	Timothy Piazza (2017, Penn State) – $110M+ settlement	Chapters at Missouri schools

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Bollinger County, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.

⚖️ Missouri Hazing Laws: What Bollinger County Families Need to Know

Missouri has strong laws against hazing, and victims have legal rights:

Missouri Revised Statutes § 578.360 – Hazing Defined

“Hazing is a Class A misdemeanor, unless the act creates a substantial risk to the life of the victim, in which case it is a Class D felony.”

This means hazing is a CRIME in Missouri. If your child was hazed in Bollinger County or at a nearby university, the perpetrators can face jail time.

Civil Liability for Hazing in Missouri

Even if criminal charges aren’t filed, Bollinger County families can sue for:

Medical expenses – hospital bills, therapy, future treatment
Pain and suffering – physical and emotional trauma
Punitive damages – to punish egregious conduct
Educational disruption – lost tuition, delayed graduation

Missouri law allows victims to hold both individuals and organizations accountable.

💰 Hazing Settlements and Verdicts: What Bollinger County Families Can Expect

Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what other families have recovered:

Case	Fraternity	University	Outcome	Amount
Stone Foltz	Pi Kappa Alpha	Bowling Green State	Settlement	$10.1 million
Maxwell Gruver	Phi Delta Theta	Louisiana State	Jury Verdict	$6.1 million
Timothy Piazza	Beta Theta Pi	Penn State	Settlement	$110+ million
Andrew Coffey	Pi Kappa Phi	Florida State	Settlement	Confidential (major)

Our current case seeks $10 million for a hazing victim hospitalized with kidney failure. These same results are possible for Bollinger County families.

🏢 Who Can Be Held Liable for Bollinger County Hazing?

When your child is hazed, multiple parties can be held responsible:

The local fraternity/sorority chapter – Directly organized and conducted hazing
National fraternity/sorority organization – Knew or should have known about hazing culture
University/college – Failed to supervise Greek life, allowed hazing on their property
Individual members – Participated in or failed to stop hazing
Chapter officers – Leadership who allowed hazing to continue
Housing corporations – Owned property where hazing occurred
Alumni – Allowed hazing at their homes or businesses

In our current case, we are suing:

Pi Kappa Phi national organization
The local chapter
The housing corporation
University of Houston (they owned the fraternity house)
Individual members and officers

We will pursue the same comprehensive liability strategy for Bollinger County families.

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

If your child was hazed at a university near Bollinger County or anywhere in Missouri, take these steps immediately:

Seek medical attention – Document all injuries, physical and psychological
Preserve evidence – Save all texts, social media messages, photos, videos
Do NOT talk to the fraternity/sorority or university without legal counsel
Do NOT post about the incident on social media
Contact an experienced hazing attorney immediately

The statute of limitations in Missouri is typically 2 years – don’t wait until it’s too late.

🎓 Why Bollinger County Families Choose Attorney 911 for Hazing Cases

We Are 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 bring that same aggressive representation to Bollinger County families.

Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both of our attorneys worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know exactly how they think, how they value claims, and how they try to minimize payouts. We use that insider knowledge to maximize recovery for our clients.

Federal Court Authority

We are admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, which allows us to pursue hazing cases nationwide, including for Bollinger County families whose children were hazed at out-of-state universities.

Dual-State Licensed

We are licensed in both Texas and New York, giving us strategic advantages when pursuing national fraternity organizations headquartered in different states.

We Come to Bollinger County

While we are based in Texas, we will travel to Bollinger County for depositions, client meetings, and trials. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

Bilingual Services

We offer comprehensive legal services in Spanish and English, serving Spanish-speaking families in Bollinger County without language barriers.

Contingency Fee Representation

We work on contingency – Bollinger County families pay $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless we win your case.

📞 Bollinger County Families: Get Immediate Help

If your child was hazed in Bollinger County or at a nearby university, contact us immediately for a free consultation.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We serve Bollinger County families nationwide. Call now – the clock is ticking.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Bollinger County Families

Q: My son was hazed at Southeast Missouri State University. Can you help us?

A: Yes. While we are based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including at Southeast Missouri State University and other schools near Bollinger County. We can evaluate your case through a free consultation.

Q: What if my child “consented” to the hazing activities?

A: Consent is not a defense under Missouri law. Missouri Revised Statutes § 578.360 makes hazing illegal regardless of whether the victim agreed to participate. The law specifically states that hazing is a crime even if the victim consented.

Q: How much is my child’s hazing case worth?

The value depends on several factors:

Severity of physical and psychological injuries
Medical expenses (past and future)
Impact on education and career
Whether the university or national organization knew about prior hazing
Egregiousness of the conduct (waterboarding, extreme physical abuse, etc.)

Our current hazing case seeks $10 million for a victim hospitalized with kidney failure. We will pursue maximum compensation for your child.

Q: What if the fraternity says it was just “tradition” or “brotherhood”?

A: “Tradition” is not a legal defense. Waterboarding, forced exercise to collapse, and physical abuse are not “tradition” – they are assault, battery, and torture. We will hold them accountable regardless of what they call it.

Q: Can we sue the university if the hazing didn’t happen on campus?

A: Yes. Universities have a duty to supervise Greek life organizations, even if hazing occurs off-campus. If the university knew or should have known about hazing and failed to act, they can be held liable.

Q: What if my child is afraid of retaliation?

A: We understand this fear. Our client in the current case is “fearful of doing an interview due to retribution.” We will protect your child’s identity and safety throughout the legal process. Retaliation is illegal and can result in additional legal claims.

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

In Missouri, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is typically 2 years from the date of injury. However, there may be exceptions for minors or delayed discovery of injuries. Contact us immediately to preserve your rights.

Q: Will my child have to go to court?

Most cases settle out of court. However, we are prepared to take your case to trial if necessary to get fair compensation. We have extensive trial experience and will not settle for less than your case is worth.

Q: How much does it cost to hire you?

Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis – we only get paid if we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, so there is no financial risk to your family.

📢 A Message to Fraternities and Sororities Near Bollinger County

To the fraternities and sororities operating at universities near Bollinger County:

We are watching. We are documenting. We are coming for you.

The same legal strategies that secured $10 million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters. The same national organizations that paid millions in settlements oversee your chapters. The same universities that settled for millions failed to supervise your activities.

If you haze students near Bollinger County, we will pursue every liable entity:

Your local chapter
Your national organization
Your housing corporation
Your alumni advisors
Your university

We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at University of Houston. Your chapter could be next.

Clean up your act now, or face the consequences in court.

🏆 Our Experience with Hazing and Greek Life Litigation

Ralph Manginello – 25+ Years of Litigation Experience

Former insurance defense attorney – knows how insurers fight claims
Federal court admission – can pursue cases nationwide
Experience with complex litigation – including BP Texas City explosion
Currently litigating $10 million hazing case against Pi Kappa Phi
Specific expertise in rhabdomyolysis cases from hazing

Lupe Pena – Former National Insurance Defense Attorney

Worked at Litchfield Cavo LLP, a national insurance defense firm
Handled cases for insurance companies across multiple practice areas
Knows how defendants try to minimize claims
Brings insider knowledge to maximize recovery for victims
Fluent in Spanish – serves Spanish-speaking families in Bollinger County

Our Firm’s Hazing-Specific Experience

Kappa Sigma fraternity litigation – specific expertise
Texas A&M University hazing cases – institutional knowledge
Rhabdomyolysis injury recovery – medical understanding of this specific condition
Life-threatening hazing incident representation – experience with severe cases

📍 Serving Bollinger County Families Nationwide

While we are based in Texas, we serve hazing victims across America, including Bollinger County families whose children were hazed at:

Southeast Missouri State University
University of Missouri
Missouri State University
Saint Louis University
Washington University in St. Louis
University of Missouri-Kansas City
And other colleges and universities nationwide

We offer:

Free initial consultations for Bollinger County families
Video consultations for remote meetings
Willingness to travel to Bollinger County for depositions and trials
Contingency fee representation – $0 upfront

🚨 Bollinger County Families: Act Now

Every day you wait:

Evidence disappears
Witnesses forget
Statutes of limitations run
Your child’s rights are at risk

Call us now for a free, confidential consultation: