🚨 Hazing Legal Emergency: Your Child’s Safety at Kimball County Colleges
Kimball County families: If your child is in Greek life or any student organization, this message is for you.
Last week, a young man nearly died from hazing at a Texas university. He was waterboarded. He was forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down. He was struck with wooden paddles. He ended up in the hospital with kidney failure for four days.
The same fraternities and sororities operate at colleges near Kimball County. The same risks exist here. And the same institutions that failed to protect students in Texas are failing to protect students in Nebraska.
At Attorney 911, we’re fighting this battle right now — and we’re ready to fight for Kimball County families too.
📞 Kimball County Hazing Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Free, confidential consultation. Available 24/7.
🚨 What Kimball County Parents Need to Know About Hazing
1. Hazing Isn’t “Tradition” — It’s Torture
The recent Texas case involved:
- Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced consumption of food until vomiting
- Extreme physical punishment (500 squats, 100+ pushups)
- Being struck with wooden paddles
- Sleep deprivation and exhaustion
This isn’t “building brotherhood.” This is abuse. This is assault. This is criminal.
2. The Same Organizations Operate Near Kimball County
The fraternity involved in the Texas case has 150+ chapters across America, including at universities near Kimball County. Other national fraternities and sororities with chapters near Kimball County have similar histories:
- Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) — $10.1 million settlement (Stone Foltz case)
- Phi Delta Theta — $6.1 million jury verdict (Max Gruver case)
- Beta Theta Pi — $110+ million settlement (Tim Piazza case)
These aren’t isolated incidents. This is a pattern.
3. Universities Know — And They Do Nothing
In Texas, the university owned the fraternity house where the torture occurred. They had a student hospitalized from hazing in 2017 — and did nothing to prevent it from happening again.
Kimball County universities have the same power to stop hazing. They choose not to.
4. Your Child Could Be Next — Even If They’re Not in Greek Life
Hazing happens in:
- Fraternities and sororities
- Sports teams
- Marching bands
- ROTC programs
- Academic clubs
- Honor societies
- Any group that uses “initiation” as an excuse for abuse
5. Legal Rights for Kimball County Hazing Victims
If your child has been hazed, you can pursue:
- Medical expenses (hospital bills, therapy, future treatment)
- Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
- Punitive damages (to punish the organization and prevent future hazing)
- Institutional accountability (force the university to change)
Nebraska law prohibits hazing, and victims have the right to seek justice.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Kimball County
IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS:
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Get Medical Attention
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Document everything — medical records are critical evidence
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Preserve Evidence
- Save all text messages, social media posts, emails, photos, videos
- Write down everything your child remembers (dates, times, what happened)
- Get names and contact information of witnesses
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Report the Incident
- File a police report
- Report to the university (but don’t give a statement without legal counsel)
- Report to the national organization (if applicable)
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Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without a Lawyer
- They will try to control the narrative
- They may pressure your child to sign something
- They may destroy evidence
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Call Attorney 911 Immediately
- 1-888-ATTY-911
- Free, confidential consultation
- We’ll guide you through the next steps
⚖️ Why Kimball County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
We currently represent a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against a fraternity and university. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win.
2. We Understand the Culture
Our attorneys have experience with Greek life hazing cases. We know the dynamics, the language, and the tactics organizations use to cover up abuse.
3. We Work on Contingency — No Upfront Costs
- $0 to hire us
- We don’t get paid unless you win
- Kimball County families pay nothing upfront
4. We Serve Kimball County Families Nationwide
- Federal court authority — we can pursue cases anywhere in America
- Video consultations — meet with us remotely
- We travel to Kimball County — for depositions, meetings, and trials
5. We Protect Our Clients
Hazing victims often fear retaliation. We ensure your child’s safety and privacy throughout the legal process.
💰 What Kimball County Hazing Cases Are Worth
Recent hazing settlements and verdicts:
- $10.1 million — Stone Foltz (Pi Kappa Alpha)
- $6.1 million — Maxwell Gruver (Phi Delta Theta)
- $110+ million — Timothy Piazza (Beta Theta Pi)
Your child’s case could be worth millions, depending on:
- The severity of the injuries
- The egregiousness of the conduct
- Whether the university knew and failed to act
- The organization’s history of hazing
📞 Kimball County Hazing Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Free, confidential consultation. Available 24/7.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Kimball County Families
Q: My child consented to participate. Can we still sue?
A: YES. Nebraska law says consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the organization is still liable for the harm they caused.
Q: What if my child is afraid of retaliation?
We understand the fear. We will protect your child’s identity and safety throughout the process. Many victims are afraid to come forward — but speaking out can prevent this from happening to others.
Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?
$0 upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Q: We’re not in Texas. Can you still help us?
Absolutely. We represent hazing victims nationwide. If your child was hazed at any college near Kimball County, we can help.
Q: What if the hazing happened off-campus?
Hazing is illegal on or off campus. Even if it happened at a private residence, the organization and individuals involved can still be held liable.
Q: How long do we have to take action?
Nebraska has a statute of limitations — typically 2 years from the date of the incident. Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your rights expire.
🎯 Our Message to Kimball County Fraternities and Sororities
To the organizations operating near Kimball County:
We are watching. We are documenting. We are coming for you.
The same legal strategies that won $10 million in Texas apply to your chapter. If you haze students in Kimball County, we will pursue every liable entity — the university, the national organization, the housing corporation, and every individual member.
Pi Kappa Phi’s UH chapter? Shut down.
The fraternity president? Personally liable for $6.5 million.
The university? On the hook for millions.
Your chapter could be next.
🏛️ Our Message to Kimball County Universities
To the administrators at colleges near Kimball County:
You have a duty to protect your students. When you fail, you are liable.
- You know hazing happens on your campus.
- You have the power to stop it.
- You choose not to.
We will hold you accountable. We will force you to change. And we will make sure every Kimball County family knows which universities failed to protect their children.
📢 Enough Is Enough, Kimball County
Hazing has taken too many lives. It has hospitalized too many students. It has traumatized too many families.
It stops now.
If your child has been hazed — or if you suspect hazing is happening — call us immediately.
📞 Kimball County Hazing Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Free, confidential consultation. Available 24/7.
Together, we can protect Kimball County students and hold these institutions accountable.
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Serving Kimball County and Nationwide
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🔍 Know the Warning Signs of Hazing in Kimball County
Kimball County parents: Watch for these red flags in your child:
- Unexplained bruises, injuries, or soreness (especially after group events)
- Extreme fatigue, sleep deprivation, or exhaustion
- Sudden changes in behavior (withdrawal, anxiety, depression)
- Secrecy about group activities (refusing to talk about what they’re doing)
- Carrying unusual items (fanny packs, paddles, other objects)
- Sudden decline in academic performance
- Avoiding certain people or places on campus
- Talking about “traditions,” “rites of passage,” or “brotherhood/sisterhood” in a negative context
- Unexplained absences from class or social events
- Changes in eating habits (sudden weight loss, vomiting, loss of appetite)
If you notice these signs, talk to your child — and call us.
📜 Nebraska Hazing Law: Know Your Rights
Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-311.06: Hazing
(1) A person commits hazing if he or she intentionally or recklessly engages in any act or causes any situation which endangers the physical or mental health or safety of any student or other person for the purpose of initiation into, admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership in any organization.
Penalties:
- Class II misdemeanor (up to 6 months in jail, $1,000 fine)
- If serious bodily injury occurs: Class I misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail, $1,000 fine)
- If death occurs: Class IIIA felony (up to 3 years in prison, $10,000 fine)
Consent is not a defense.
Organizations can be held liable.
Kimball County families: This law protects your child.
📅 Kimball County Hazing Timeline: What to Expect
| Phase | What Happens | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Initial Consultation | Free case evaluation; sign retainer | Day 1 |
| 2. Evidence Collection | Medical records, photos, texts, witness statements | 1-3 months |
| 3. Demand Letter | Formal demand for compensation sent to defendants | After evidence collection |
| 4. Negotiation | Settlement discussions with defendants | 1-6 months |
| 5. Litigation (if needed) | File lawsuit; discovery; depositions | 6-18 months |
| 6. Mediation | Neutral mediator facilitates settlement | 1 day |
| 7. Trial (if needed) | Present case to judge/jury | Days to weeks |
| 8. Resolution | Settlement or verdict; payment received | Varies |
Kimball County families: The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can begin protecting your rights.
🔗 Resources for Kimball County Hazing Victims
- StopHazing.org — Research and education on hazing prevention
- HazingPrevention.org — National organization dedicated to ending hazing
- Clery Center — Campus safety resources
- RAINN — Support for sexual assault survivors (hazing often includes sexual abuse)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 988 (hazing can lead to severe emotional distress)
This is not just a legal issue. This is a Kimball County community issue.
Together, we can protect our children and change the culture that allows hazing to continue.
Call us today. We’re ready to fight for you.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Free, confidential consultation. Available 24/7 for Kimball County families.
