🛡️ Franklin County Hazing Lawyer – Protecting Students from Fraternity & Sorority Abuse

Attorney 911 – Fighting for Franklin County Hazing Victims

🚨 Franklin County Families: Hazing Is Happening at Your Schools – And We Can Stop It

If your child has been hospitalized, traumatized, or injured by fraternity or sorority hazing in Franklin County, Missouri, you are not alone. Right now, we are fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for a student who was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure—all as part of “pledge activities.”

The same fraternities operate in Franklin County. The same negligence exists at Franklin County schools. The same abuse is happening to Franklin County students.

We are Attorney 911, and we are Franklin County’s hazing litigation experts. We don’t just talk about hazing—we’re actively suing to stop it. And we will bring the same fight to Franklin County.

📞 Call Now for a Free, Confidential Consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911

(Available 24/7 for Franklin County hazing emergencies)

🎯 What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Not “Tradition” – It’s Abuse)

Hazing is any intentional, reckless, or negligent act that endangers the physical or mental health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in a group.

In Franklin County, hazing includes:
✅ Forced alcohol consumption (binge drinking, chugging, drinking games)
✅ Extreme physical punishment (500+ squats, bear crawls, paddling, branding)
✅ Psychological torture (waterboarding, sleep deprivation, humiliation)
✅ Forced eating until vomiting (milk, hot dogs, peppercorns, non-food items)
✅ Sexual abuse & degradation (forced nudity, carrying sexual objects, assault)
✅ Servitude & exhaustion (driving members at all hours, cleaning, errands)

This is not “brotherhood.” This is not “tradition.” This is abuse. And it’s illegal in Missouri.

🏛️ Franklin County Schools & Universities with Greek Life Hazing Risks

Franklin County is home to multiple colleges and universities where Greek life thrives—and where hazing happens. While we cannot name specific incidents without verified evidence, we know the same national fraternities and sororities with documented hazing histories operate in Franklin County.

📍 Schools in or Near Franklin County with Greek Life:

• East Central College (Union, MO) – Active Greek organizations
• Missouri Baptist University (nearby) – Strong Greek presence
• Lindenwood University (St. Charles, ~45 min away) – Major Greek system
• University of Missouri – Columbia (~1.5 hours away) – Large Greek community
• Saint Louis University (~1 hour away) – Historic Greek life
• Washington University in St. Louis (~1 hour away) – Elite Greek organizations

The same fraternities we’re suing in Texas—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, and others—have chapters at or near Franklin County schools.

⚠️ Franklin County Parents: If Your Child Is Pledging a Fraternity or Sorority, They Are at Risk.

We are currently representing a student who wasn’t even enrolled at the university yet when he was hazed. If it can happen to him, it can happen to any Franklin County student.

💔 Real Hazing Cases – This Is Happening in Missouri Too

🔥 Our Current Case: $10 Million Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi (UH)

Victim: Leonel Bermudez (not yet a UH student – “ghost rush”)
What Happened:

• Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
• Forced to do 500+ squats, 100+ pushups, bear crawls, 100-yard crawls
• Struck with wooden paddles
• Forced to eat until vomiting (milk, hot dogs, peppercorns)
• Another pledge collapsed unconscious on October 15 – they kept going
• Result: Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and acute kidney failure – 3 nights, 4 days in the hospital

Why This Matters to Franklin County:
✔ Same fraternity (Pi Kappa Phi) has chapters at Missouri schools.
✔ Same “traditions” exist in Franklin County Greek life.
✔ Universities in Franklin County have the same power—and failure—to stop hazing.

💀 Other Recent Hazing Deaths & Lawsuits (Missouri & Nationwide)

Franklin County families: These cases prove that hazing victims—and their families—CAN win. And we will fight for Franklin County victims just as hard.

⚖️ Franklin County Hazing Laws – Your Legal Rights

📜 Missouri Hazing Law (RSMo § 578.360)

Missouri law explicitly prohibits hazing and makes it a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail and $2,000 fine).

Definition of Hazing in Missouri:

“Any activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into, or affiliation with, any organization operating under the sanction of an institution of higher education.”

Key Points for Franklin County Victims:
✔ Consent is NOT a defense – Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says it doesn’t matter.
✔ Organizations AND individuals can be held liable – Fraternities, sororities, universities, and individual members can all be sued.
✔ Criminal charges are possible – Hazing that causes serious injury or death can lead to felony charges.
✔ Civil lawsuits can recover damages – Medical bills, pain and suffering, punitive damages.

🏛️ Who Can Be Sued in Franklin County Hazing Cases?

Franklin County families: You don’t have to sue broke college students. We go after the deep pockets—the national organizations, universities, and insurance companies that enable hazing.

💰 What Franklin County Hazing Victims Can Recover

1️⃣ Economic Damages (Tangible Losses)

• Medical bills (hospital stays, ER visits, therapy, future treatment)
• Lost wages (time missed from work during recovery)
• Educational impact (tuition, scholarships, academic delays)
• Property damage (clothing, personal items ruined during hazing)

2️⃣ Non-Economic Damages (Pain & Suffering)

• Physical pain (from injuries, forced exercise, abuse)
• Emotional distress (PTSD, anxiety, depression from hazing)
• Humiliation & shame (from degrading rituals)
• Loss of enjoyment of life (impact on college experience, social life)

3️⃣ Punitive Damages (To Punish & Prevent Future Abuse)

• For egregious conduct (waterboarding, extreme physical abuse)
• For institutional cover-ups (universities/fraternities that knew and did nothing)
• To send a message – Hazing must stop in Franklin County.

Franklin County Precedent: While Missouri doesn’t have a recent high-profile hazing verdict, Texas and neighboring states have awarded $6M–$110M in hazing cases. Franklin County victims deserve the same justice.

🛑 What Franklin County Parents & Victims Should Do RIGHT NOW

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked. Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening.
• Document everything. Medical records are crucial evidence.

✅ Step 2: Preserve ALL Evidence

• Save all texts, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, Instagram DMs (screenshots + metadata).
• Take photos/videos of injuries (bruises, cuts, burns, etc.).
• Write down everything (dates, times, what happened, who was there).
• Get witness names & contact info (other pledges, bystanders).
• Do NOT delete anything (even if it’s embarrassing—it’s evidence).

✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, Sorority, or University Alone

• They will try to silence you. They will say, “It’s just tradition,” or “You agreed to this.”
• They will destroy evidence. Texts, photos, and records can disappear.
• They will lowball you. Insurance companies will offer quick, unfair settlements.

✅ Step 4: Call Attorney 911 IMMEDIATELY

• Missouri has a 2-year statute of limitations – Don’t wait until it’s too late.
• Evidence disappears fast – The sooner we act, the stronger your case.
• We handle ALL communication – No more talking to fraternities, sororities, or universities without us.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (Available 24/7 for Franklin County Hazing Emergencies)

🔥 Why Franklin County Families Choose Attorney 911

✔ We’re Already Fighting This Battle – And Winning

• We’re currently suing Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for $10 million in a high-profile hazing case.
• We have a proven track record in personal injury and wrongful death cases.
• We don’t just talk about hazing—we sue to stop it.

✔ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

• Ralph Manginello & Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies before switching sides.
• We know how they try to deny claims – and we know how to beat them.
• We’ve won millions for clients against big corporations, universities, and insurance companies.

✔ We Travel to Franklin County – You Don’t Have to Come to Us

• We serve hazing victims nationwide, including Franklin County.
• Video consultations available – Meet with us remotely.
• We come to Franklin County for depositions, meetings, and trials.

✔ No Upfront Costs – We Only Get Paid If You Win

• $0 upfront. We work on contingency – you pay nothing unless we win.
• No hourly fees. We don’t get paid until you get paid.
• Franklin County families pay nothing out of pocket.

✔ We Speak Spanish – Se Habla Español

• Hazing affects all communities, including Hispanic students in Franklin County.
• Lupe Pena is fluent in Spanish – no language barriers to justice.

✔ We Understand the Culture – And How to Break It

• Ralph Manginello was a Hall of Fame athlete and youth coach – he understands locker room and team dynamics.
• We know fraternities and sororities – we’ve seen how “tradition” becomes abuse.
• We don’t just want compensation—we want change. Our lawsuits send a message.

📢 To Franklin County Fraternities & Sororities: We Are Watching

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

We are Attorney 911, and we are coming for every chapter in Franklin County that hazes students.

• We know your corporate structures. (EINs, housing corporations, alumni chapters.)
• We know your insurance policies. (You have coverage—we’ll find it.)
• We know your hazing history. (Andrew Coffey, Stone Foltz, Max Gruver—you’ve been warned.)
• We know how to sue you. (Universities, nationals, individuals—we’ll name them all.)

If you haze students in Franklin County, we will hold you accountable. We are already suing Pi Kappa Phi—your chapter could be next.

📢 To Franklin County Universities: You Are Liable

East Central College, Missouri Baptist University, Lindenwood University, and all others:

• You own the fraternity houses. (Premises liability.)
• You have the power to stop hazing. (But you don’t.)
• You have insurance. (We’ll pursue it.)
• You have prior incidents. (We’ll uncover them.)

The University of Houston is being sued because they owned the house where a student was waterboarded. If your school owns Greek housing in Franklin County, you could be next.

📢 To Franklin County Parents: Protect Your Child

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Franklin County, ask them these questions:

1. Have you been forced to drink alcohol as part of initiation?
2. Have you been physically punished (paddling, extreme exercise, etc.)?
3. Have you been humiliated or degraded (forced nudity, carrying objects, etc.)?
4. Have you been threatened with expulsion if you don’t comply?
5. Do you feel safe?

If the answer to any of these is “yes,” call us immediately.

🚨 Warning Signs Your Child Is Being Hazed in Franklin County:

• Sudden secrecy (won’t talk about pledge activities)
• Unexplained injuries (bruises, cuts, exhaustion)
• Sleep deprivation (up all night, exhausted during the day)
• Changes in behavior (anxiety, depression, withdrawal)
• Missing class/work (due to pledge requirements)
• Sudden weight loss (from forced exercise or eating disorders)
• Fear of retribution (won’t speak up because they’re scared)

If you see these signs, call us NOW: 1-888-ATTY-911

🎯 What Franklin County Hazing Victims Should Do Next

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

• Free, confidential consultation – No obligation.
• 24/7 availability – We’re here when you need us.
• Missouri-based representation – We understand Franklin County.

📝 Step 2: We Evaluate Your Case

• Review medical records, texts, photos, witness statements.
• Determine who is liable (fraternity, university, individuals).
• Calculate damages (medical bills, pain and suffering, punitive damages).

💼 Step 3: We File the Lawsuit

• Sue the fraternity, national organization, university, and individuals.
• Demand full compensation for your child’s injuries.
• Send a message that hazing won’t be tolerated in Franklin County.

🏆 Step 4: We Fight for Maximum Compensation

• Negotiate aggressively with insurance companies.
• Take the case to trial if they won’t settle fairly.
• Win the compensation your family deserves.

🚨 Franklin County Hazing Victims: Time Is Running Out

Missouri has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. That means you have only 2 years from the date of the hazing incident to file a lawsuit.

Evidence disappears fast:

• Texts get deleted.
• Witnesses forget.
• Universities and fraternities destroy records.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Call us NOW.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (Available 24/7 for Franklin County Hazing Emergencies)

🏆 Our Promise to Franklin County Families

1. We will listen – No judgment, no shame.
2. We will fight – Aggressively, relentlessly, until we win.
3. We will protect – Your child’s rights, your family’s future.
4. We will change the culture – So no other Franklin County family has to go through this.

Franklin County families: You are not alone. We are Attorney 911, and we are here to help.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
Franklin County Service Area: We represent hazing victims in Union, Washington, St. Clair, Pacific, and all of Franklin County, Missouri.

🚨 If your child has been hazed in Franklin County, call us before the evidence disappears. We’re ready to fight for you.