Hazing Injury Lawyers Serving Laclede County, Missouri – Attorney 911
Fraternity & Sorority Hazing in Laclede County: Know Your Rights
Laclede County families send their children to college expecting them to be safe. But when students join Greek organizations at universities near Laclede County—including Missouri State University, Drury University, or the University of Missouri—they often face dangerous hazing rituals that can lead to severe injuries, hospitalizations, or even death.
At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure from extreme physical abuse. This same fraternity—and others like it—operate chapters at universities near Laclede County, putting your child at risk.
If your son or daughter has been injured due to hazing in Laclede County or at a nearby university, you have legal rights. We will fight for justice and maximum compensation—no matter where the incident occurred.
🚨 Hazing Is Not “Tradition” – It’s Abuse
Hazing is not harmless fun. It is assault, battery, and reckless endangerment—and it happens right here in Missouri.
Common Hazing Practices in Laclede County & Nearby Universities
- Forced alcohol consumption (binge drinking, “drink until you vomit”)
- Extreme physical punishment (500+ squats, bear crawls, paddling)
- Waterboarding & simulated drowning (torture disguised as “initiation”)
- Sleep deprivation & exhaustion (forced to drive members at all hours)
- Psychological abuse (humiliation, threats, sexual degradation)
- Forced consumption of food/liquids until vomiting
- Being struck with wooden paddles or other objects
These are not “pranks.” They are crimes.
🏥 Medical Dangers of Hazing – What Laclede County Parents Need to Know
Hazing can cause life-threatening injuries, including:
| Injury | Cause | Symptoms | Long-Term Risks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Extreme exercise (500 squats, bear crawls) | Severe muscle pain, dark urine, kidney failure | Permanent kidney damage, dialysis, death |
| Alcohol Poisoning | Forced binge drinking | Confusion, vomiting, unconsciousness | Brain damage, death |
| Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | Blows to the head (paddling, falls) | Headaches, memory loss, seizures | Permanent cognitive impairment |
| Heat Stroke / Hypothermia | Forced outdoor activities in extreme weather | Dizziness, nausea, organ failure | Death |
| Internal Bleeding | Physical assault (paddling, beatings) | Abdominal pain, dizziness, shock | Emergency surgery, death |
| PTSD & Anxiety | Psychological torture | Nightmares, panic attacks, depression | Lifelong mental health struggles |
Our client was hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure after being forced to do 500 squats and waterboarded. This could happen to a student from Laclede County.
⚖️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Laclede County?
When hazing occurs, multiple parties can be held accountable, including:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Directly organized and participated in hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise, ignored prior incidents |
| University/College | Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies, owned fraternity house |
| Chapter Officers (President, Pledgemaster) | Directed hazing activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in or failed to stop hazing |
| Alumni & Housing Corporations | Allowed hazing on their property |
We sue EVERYONE responsible—not just the individuals, but the institutions that enabled the abuse.
💰 How Much Is a Hazing Injury Case Worth?
Hazing cases can result in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts, depending on:
✅ Severity of injuries (hospitalization, permanent damage, death)
✅ Egregiousness of conduct (waterboarding, forced exercise to collapse)
✅ Pattern of abuse (prior hazing incidents at the same chapter)
✅ Institutional negligence (university/fraternity knew and did nothing)
Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | LSU | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | $110+ million (estimated) |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Confidential settlement |
| Leonel Bermudez (Our Case) | University of Houston | Pi Kappa Phi | $10 million lawsuit pending |
If your child was hazed in Laclede County or at a nearby university, they deserve justice—and we will fight for it.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Laclede County
Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, rhabdomyolysis and internal injuries can be life-threatening.
- Go to Mercy Hospital Lebanon or Lake Regional Health System for emergency care.
Step 2: Preserve Evidence
- Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any objects used (paddles, alcohol bottles).
- Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs).
- Get witness names (other pledges, bystanders).
Step 3: Do NOT Speak to the Fraternity or University Alone
- They will try to minimize the incident, destroy evidence, or pressure your child to stay silent.
- Do not sign anything without legal counsel.
Step 4: Contact a Hazing Injury Lawyer Immediately
- Statute of limitations in Missouri: 2 years (or 5 years for wrongful death).
- Evidence disappears fast—witnesses forget, fraternities delete messages, universities destroy records.
- Call Attorney 911 now: 1-888-ATTY-911
🎯 Why Laclede County Families Choose Attorney 911
✅ We’re Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Case RIGHT NOW – Same strategies apply to Laclede County victims.
✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We know how fraternities and universities try to avoid liability.
✅ Federal Court Admission – Can sue national fraternities no matter where they’re headquartered.
✅ Dual-State Licensed (Texas & New York) – Strategic advantage for cases involving out-of-state defendants.
✅ Contingency Fee – $0 upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.
✅ Se Habla Español – Bilingual staff for Spanish-speaking families.
✅ We Travel to Laclede County – For depositions, trials, and client meetings.
📞 Laclede County Hazing Victims: Call Now for a Free Consultation
If your child was hazed in Laclede County or at a nearby university, time is running out to take legal action.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We serve hazing victims nationwide—including Laclede County, Missouri.
🔥 Fraternities Near Laclede County: We Are Watching
To the fraternities operating at Missouri State University, Drury University, and the University of Missouri:
- Pi Kappa Phi
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
- Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)
- Phi Delta Theta
- Beta Theta Pi
- Sigma Chi
- Kappa Sigma
We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. We know your hazing histories.
If your chapter harms a student in Laclede County, we will sue you for everything you’ve got.
The UH Pi Kappa Phi chapter that waterboarded our client? Shut down. The same will happen to your chapter if you haze.
🏛️ Universities Near Laclede County: You Are Liable
To the administrations at Missouri State University, Drury University, and the University of Missouri:
- You own the fraternity houses.
- You have the power to inspect and regulate.
- You know hazing happens on your campuses.
- If you fail to protect students, you will be held accountable.
The University of Houston is being sued for $10 million because they owned the house where a student was tortured. The same liability applies to you.
Clean up your Greek life—or face the consequences.
📢 Laclede County Parents: This Could Be Your Child
Hazing doesn’t just happen at big universities. It happens right here in Missouri, at schools near Laclede County.
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority, they are at risk.
Call us before it’s too late. We will protect your child—and fight for justice.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | 📧 ralph@atty911.com | 🌐 attorney911.com
Laclede County hazing victims deserve justice. We will get it for them.
