Hazing Lawyers for Hickory County, MO – Holding Fraternities & Universities Accountable

If your child was hazed in Hickory County, Missouri, you are not alone. Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now—and we will fight for Hickory County families with the same fury.

Hazing is not “tradition.” It’s not “brotherhood.” It’s not “character building.”

It’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s torture. And it’s illegal.

Right now, our attorneys—Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña—are litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure.

The same fraternities operate at universities near Hickory County. The same negligence exists at Missouri institutions. And we will bring the same aggressive legal strategy to Hickory County families.

🚨 What Counts as Hazing in Hickory County, MO?

Hazing can take many forms—some obvious, some hidden. Under Missouri law, hazing includes any activity that:

✅ Endangers physical or mental health – Forced drinking, extreme exercise, sleep deprivation
✅ Humiliates or degrades – Being stripped, carrying sexual objects, verbal abuse
✅ Involves physical violence – Paddling, beating, branding, or other assaults
✅ Coerces participation – Threats of expulsion, social ostracism, or retaliation
✅ Creates unreasonable risk – Activities that could lead to injury or death

If your child experienced any of these, they were hazed—and they have legal rights.

💔 Real Hazing Cases in Missouri & Nationwide

1. University of Houston – Pi Kappa Phi (2025)

• What happened? A student was waterboarded with a garden hose, forced to do 500 squats until he collapsed, and hospitalized with kidney failure.
• Our lawsuit: $10 million against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• Why it matters for Hickory County: The same fraternities operate near Hickory County. If they did this in Texas, they could be doing it in Missouri.

2. Bowling Green State University – Pi Kappa Alpha (2021)

• What happened? A student was forced to drink an entire bottle of alcohol and died from alcohol poisoning.
• Outcome: $10.1 million settlement—the largest hazing payout in Ohio history.
• Why it matters: Juries and courts award millions for hazing victims. Hickory County families can win too.

3. Louisiana State University – Phi Delta Theta (2017)

• What happened? A student was forced to drink excessively during a “Bible Study” hazing ritual and died from alcohol poisoning.
• Outcome: $6.1 million jury verdict—and Louisiana passed the Max Gruver Act, making hazing a felony.
• Why it matters: Hazing cases change laws. Your case could protect future Hickory County students.

4. Penn State University – Beta Theta Pi (2017)

• What happened? A student was forced to drink 18 drinks in 82 minutes, fell down stairs, and died after fraternity members waited 12 hours to call 911.
• Outcome: $110+ million settlement—one of the largest hazing payouts in history.
• Why it matters: When evidence is strong, settlements reach eight and nine figures. Hickory County families deserve the same justice.

🏛️ Who Can Be Held Liable in Hickory County Hazing Cases?

Hazing is never just the fault of a few individuals. Universities, fraternities, and national organizations all share responsibility. We pursue every liable party, including:

In our current $10 million case, we’re suing:
✔ Pi Kappa Phi National
✔ The local UH chapter
✔ The University of Houston (they owned the fraternity house)
✔ Individual fraternity members & officers

Hickory County families get the same aggressive representation.

💰 What Compensation Can Hickory County Hazing Victims Recover?

Hazing causes physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial losses. We fight for full compensation, including:

🩺 Medical Expenses

• Emergency room visits
• Hospital stays
• Surgery (if needed)
• Therapy for PTSD, anxiety, or depression
• Future medical costs (e.g., kidney damage, long-term treatment)

💼 Lost Wages & Future Earnings

• Time missed from work due to injuries
• Lost internship or job opportunities
• Reduced earning capacity if injuries affect career

😢 Pain & Suffering

• Physical pain from injuries
• Emotional trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
• Humiliation and degradation
• Loss of enjoyment of life

⚖️ Punitive Damages

• Extra money to punish the organization for reckless or intentional misconduct
• Sends a message that hazing will not be tolerated

📚 Educational Damages

• Tuition refunds if hazing forced withdrawal
• Cost of transferring to another school
• Lost scholarships or academic opportunities

Recent hazing cases have resulted in settlements and verdicts of $4 million to $110 million. Hickory County families deserve the same justice.

⏳ Why Hickory County Families Must Act NOW

1. Missouri’s Statute of Limitations

• You have only 2 years from the date of the hazing incident to file a lawsuit.
• If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue forever.

2. Evidence Disappears Quickly

• Text messages get deleted
• Photos and videos vanish
• Witnesses forget details
• Universities and fraternities destroy records

The sooner you contact us, the better we can preserve evidence.

3. Criminal Charges May Be Filed

• Hazing is a crime in Missouri.
• Universities and prosecutors may investigate.
• A civil lawsuit does not prevent criminal charges—and can actually help them.

🛡️ How Attorney 911 Protects Hickory County Hazing Victims

1. We Are Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

• We know how fraternities and universities try to avoid liability.
• We’ve seen their tactics—and we know how to beat them.

2. We Have Federal Court Authority

• We can pursue cases anywhere in the U.S.—including Hickory County, MO.
• We don’t just handle local cases—we take on national fraternities and universities.

3. We Work on Contingency – $0 Upfront

• You pay nothing unless we win.
• We only get paid if we recover money for you.
• No hourly fees, no retainers—just justice.

4. We Travel to Hickory County

• We come to you for depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Distance is not a barrier to justice.

5. We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)

• Hazing affects students from all backgrounds.
• We ensure no Hickory County family is left behind due to language barriers.

📞 What Hickory County Families Should Do Next

Step 1: Call Us Immediately

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9111)
📧 ralph@atty911.com

Free, confidential consultation—no obligation.

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Do NOT delete any texts, social media messages, or photos.
• Do NOT talk to the fraternity, university, or their lawyers without us.
• Save all medical records, bills, and receipts.

Step 3: Let Us Handle the Rest

• We’ll investigate the hazing.
• We’ll identify all liable parties.
• We’ll fight for maximum compensation—whether through settlement or trial.

🎯 Why Hickory County Families Choose Attorney 911

✅ Proven Results

• We’ve won millions for personal injury victims.
• We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing case—the same fight we’ll bring to Hickory County.

✅ Aggressive Representation

• We don’t back down from powerful institutions.
• We take cases to trial if needed—no lowball settlements.

✅ Compassionate Advocacy

• We understand the trauma hazing causes.
• We treat Hickory County families like family.

✅ No Upfront Costs

• $0 out of pocket.
• We only get paid if we win.

🔥 A Message to Hickory County Fraternities & Universities

To the fraternities operating near Hickory County:

We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi—if your chapter operates near Hickory County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.

To Hickory County universities:

The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now—or face the same accountability.

📢 Enough Is Enough, Hickory County

Hazing has killed students, destroyed lives, and ruined families for decades. But change is coming.

• Max Gruver Act (Louisiana) – Made hazing a felony.
• Timothy Piazza Law (Pennsylvania) – Stricter penalties for hazing.
• Collin’s Law (Ohio) – Named after a hazing victim.

Your Hickory County case could be next.

If your child was hazed, we will fight for them. We will hold the guilty accountable. And we will make sure this never happens to another Hickory County family.

📞 Call Now – Free Consultation

1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9111)
ralph@atty911.com

We don’t get paid unless you do. Justice starts now.