🚨 Hazing in Montana: Your Legal Rights and How to Fight Back

Montana families: If your child has been hazed, you are not powerless. You have legal rights. And you have Attorney 911.

We are currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing—including waterboarding, forced exercise until collapse, and physical abuse. The same fraternities operate at universities near Montana. The same negligence exists at Montana institutions. And we will bring the same aggressive legal fight to Montana families.

If your child has been hazed in Montana, call us now: 1-888-ATTY-911

🏛️ Hazing Happens in Montana Too

Montana may not have the large Greek systems of Texas or the Southeast, but hazing still happens here—and it can be just as dangerous. Montana State University in Bozeman and the University of Montana in Missoula both have active Greek life communities with chapters of national fraternities like Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Beta Theta Pi, and others. These are the same organizations that have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries nationwide.

The same fraternities that waterboarded a student in Houston have chapters near Montana. The same culture of secrecy, peer pressure, and institutional negligence exists here.

Montana parents: Your child could be next.

🔍 What Counts as Hazing in Montana?

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “harmless tradition.” Under Montana law and university policies, hazing includes:

✅ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion, branding
✅ Forced consumption – Alcohol, food, or non-food substances until vomiting
✅ Sleep deprivation – Late-night activities, early-morning tasks, disrupted sleep
✅ Psychological abuse – Humiliation, degradation, threats, isolation
✅ Sexual abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
✅ Dangerous activities – Waterboarding, extreme weather exposure, confined spaces
✅ Servitude – Forced cleaning, errands, or driving for members

If your child experienced any of these, it was hazing. And it was illegal.

🚑 The Medical Dangers of Hazing

Hazing doesn’t just cause emotional trauma—it can kill. Nationally, hazing has caused:

🔴 Rhabdomyolysis – Muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure (like our Houston client)
🔴 Alcohol poisoning – Forced drinking kills students every year
🔴 Traumatic brain injury – From beatings, falls, or lack of oxygen
🔴 Hypothermia/hyperthermia – From exposure to extreme temperatures
🔴 Cardiac arrest – From extreme physical exertion
🔴 Suicide – From psychological trauma and shame

Montana parents: Hazing isn’t just “part of college.” It’s a medical emergency.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Montana Hazing Victim

You have multiple legal options if your child was hazed in Montana:

1. Civil Lawsuit for Money Damages

You can sue for:

• Medical bills (past, present, and future)
• Lost wages (if your child missed work or can’t work)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Punitive damages (to punish the defendants and prevent future hazing)

Montana law allows you to sue:

• The local fraternity chapter (individual members and officers)
• The national fraternity organization (they have deep pockets and insurance)
• The university (if they knew or should have known about hazing)
• The house corporation (if hazing occurred at a fraternity house)
• Individual perpetrators (they can be held personally liable)

Our firm has experience suing all of these defendants. We’re doing it right now in Texas—and we’ll do it for Montana families too.

2. Criminal Charges

Hazing is a crime in Montana. Under Montana Code Annotated § 45-5-628, hazing is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine. If hazing causes serious bodily injury or death, it can be a felony with much harsher penalties.

We can help you report hazing to law enforcement. Even if prosecutors don’t press charges, a police report strengthens your civil case.

3. University Disciplinary Action

Montana universities have their own anti-hazing policies. If your child was hazed:

• The fraternity chapter can be suspended or expelled
• Individual members can be expelled or suspended
• The university can ban the organization

We can guide you through the university disciplinary process and ensure the school takes action.

🏆 Why Montana Families Choose Attorney 911

We’re not just any law firm. We’re hazing litigation specialists with a proven track record. Here’s why Montana families trust us:

✅ 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. Our client was hospitalized with kidney failure after being waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and struck with wooden paddles. This isn’t theoretical—we’re in the fight right now.

✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both of our attorneys—Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena—worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know how they think. We know their playbook. And we use that insider knowledge to maximize your compensation.

✅ Federal Court Authority

We’re admitted to U.S. District Court, so we can pursue Montana cases in federal court if needed. This is critical when suing national fraternities.

✅ Dual-State Bar Admission

We’re licensed in Texas and New York, giving us strategic advantages when suing national organizations headquartered out of state.

✅ We Travel to Montana

Distance is not a barrier. We will travel to Montana for depositions, client meetings, and trials. We’re committed to serving Montana families.

✅ Se Habla Español

Our staff is bilingual. We can serve Spanish-speaking Montana families without language barriers.

✅ $0 Upfront Cost

We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win your case. No hourly fees. No retainers. No risk to you.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Montana

If your child has been hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears. Memories fade. Statutes of limitations expire.

Step 1: Get Medical Attention

• If your child has any symptoms—muscle pain, dark urine, difficulty walking, vomiting, confusion—go to the ER immediately.
• Document everything with photos and medical records.

Step 2: Preserve Evidence

• Take screenshots of all texts, social media posts, and group chats about hazing.
• Save all photos and videos from pledge events.
• Write down everything your child remembers—dates, times, locations, who was involved.
• Get names and contact info of other pledges or witnesses.

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization

• Do NOT confront the fraternity or sorority.
• Do NOT sign anything from the university or fraternity.
• Do NOT give a statement to anyone without legal counsel.
• Anything you say can be used against you.

Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

• Call: 1-888-ATTY-911
• Email: ralph@atty911.com
• We offer free consultations—no obligation, no pressure.

The sooner you call, the stronger your case will be.

💰 How Much Is a Montana Hazing Case Worth?

Every case is different, but hazing lawsuits can recover millions of dollars—especially when universities and national organizations are involved. Here’s what affects case value:

Recent Hazing Settlements and Verdicts:

• $10.1 million – Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State University, Pi Kappa Alpha)
• $6.1 million – Maxwell Gruver (Louisiana State University, Phi Delta Theta)
• $110+ million – Timothy Piazza (Penn State University, Beta Theta Pi)

Our $10 million demand in the Houston case is in line with these precedents. Montana families can recover similar amounts for severe hazing injuries.

⏳ Montana Statute of Limitations: Don’t Wait

Montana has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases (MCA § 27-2-204). This means you have 3 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.

But don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. The longer you wait, the weaker your case becomes.

Call us today: 1-888-ATTY-911

🏛️ Who We Sue for Montana Hazing Victims

When we take a hazing case, we go after everyone responsible—not just the students who participated. We sue:

1. The Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter

• The individual members who hazed your child
• The chapter officers (president, pledgemaster, etc.)
• The chapter itself (as an organization)

2. The National Fraternity/Sorority Organization

• They have millions in assets and insurance
• They knew or should have known about hazing
• They failed to supervise their chapters

3. The University

• If they knew or should have known about hazing
• If they failed to supervise Greek life
• If they owned the fraternity house where hazing occurred

4. The House Corporation

• If hazing occurred at a fraternity/sorority house
• They may have insurance coverage

5. Individual Perpetrators

• The students who directly participated in hazing
• They can be held personally liable

Our goal: Make them all pay.

🎯 Why Montana Families Need a Specialized Hazing Attorney

Hazing cases are not like car accidents or slip-and-falls. They require specialized knowledge of:

• Greek life culture and dynamics
• University administrative processes
• Title IX intersections
• Criminal vs. civil liability
• Multi-defendant strategies
• Institutional insurance structures

Most personal injury lawyers don’t have this expertise. We do.

We’ve handled hazing cases before. We know how to:

• Preserve evidence before it disappears
• Depose fraternity members who will lie or claim “tradition”
• Prove institutional negligence against universities
• Maximize insurance recoveries from national organizations
• Win jury trials when defendants refuse to settle

📞 Call Attorney 911 Today

Montana families: You don’t have to fight this alone.

We’re already fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit in Texas. We’re ready to bring that same fight to Montana.

Call us now for a free, confidential consultation:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com

We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.

We travel to Montana. We fight for Montana families. And we won’t stop until justice is served.

🏆 Our Promise to Montana Families

1. We will listen – Your child’s story matters.
2. We will investigate – We’ll gather evidence and build your case.
3. We will fight – We’ll take on the fraternities, the universities, and their lawyers.
4. We will win – We’ll get you the compensation you deserve.
5. We will protect – We’ll make sure this never happens to another Montana family.

Montana hazing victims: The time to act is now. Call 1-888-ATTY-911.