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February 24, 2026 10 min read
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Hazing Justice for De Baca County Families: How Attorney 911 Fights for Your Child

🚨 Hazing Doesn’t Stop at State Lines — And Neither Do We

De Baca County families, we know you send your children to college expecting them to be safe. You trust universities and Greek organizations to protect them. But too often, that trust is betrayed.

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys.” It’s abuse. It’s torture. And it’s happening at universities near De Baca County.

At Attorney 911, we’re fighting this crisis right now—and we’re bringing that same fight to De Baca County families. Our attorneys, Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena, are currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing. This isn’t theoretical—we’re in the courtroom today, and we’re ready to fight for De Baca County victims too.

💔 What Hazing Really Looks Like for De Baca County Students

Hazing isn’t just a few push-ups or a silly initiation. It’s systematic abuse that can leave students with:

Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure) — like our current client
Alcohol poisoning from forced binge drinking
Traumatic brain injuries from beatings or falls
PTSD, anxiety, and depression from psychological torture
Wrongful death — when hazing goes too far

This isn’t happening in some far-off state. It’s happening at universities near De Baca County.

The same national fraternities involved in deadly hazing cases nationwide—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta—have active chapters at institutions across New Mexico. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near De Baca County, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.

🏛️ Who’s Really Responsible? (Hint: It’s Not Just the Students)

When hazing happens, universities and national fraternities always try to blame the victims. They say:

  • “They consented to participate.”
  • “It’s just tradition.”
  • “We didn’t know it was happening.”

But Texas law—and most state laws—say otherwise.

⚖️ The Law Is on Your Side

  • Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says they can’t consent to abuse.
  • Universities are liable if they knew (or should have known) about hazing and failed to stop it.
  • National fraternities are liable if they ignored warnings about dangerous chapters.
  • Individual members can be sued personally—and some may even face criminal charges.

We know this because we’re proving it right now in our $10 million case.

💰 What Your De Baca County Hazing Case Could Be Worth

Hazing cases aren’t just about justice—they’re about holding institutions accountable so they can’t keep hurting students. And the verdicts prove it:

Case Fraternity University Outcome Why It Matters for De Baca County
Stone Foltz (2021) Pi Kappa Alpha Bowling Green State $10.1 million Same fraternity culture; same damages possible
Max Gruver (2017) Phi Delta Theta LSU $6.1 million jury verdict Juries award millions for hazing deaths
Timothy Piazza (2017) Beta Theta Pi Penn State $110+ million When evidence is strong, settlements reach $100M+
Andrew Coffey (2017) Pi Kappa Phi Florida State Confidential settlement Same fraternity as our current case—pattern of negligence
Our Current Case (2025) Pi Kappa Phi University of Houston $10 million lawsuit This could be your De Baca County child

De Baca County families: These aren’t just numbers. They’re proof that hazing cases win. And if your child was hazed, you could be entitled to compensation for:

  • Medical bills (ER visits, hospital stays, therapy)
  • Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
  • Lost wages (if they missed work or internships)
  • Punitive damages (to punish the organization and prevent future hazing)

🔍 How We Prove Your De Baca County Hazing Case

Hazing cases are not just “he said, she said.” We build ironclad evidence by:

  1. Preserving Critical Evidence

    • Text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, Instagram DMs
    • Photos/videos from hazing events
    • Witness statements from other pledges
    • Medical records proving injuries
  2. Exposing Institutional Failures

    • Did the university know about prior hazing incidents?
    • Did the national fraternity ignore warnings?
    • Did they have policies they failed to enforce?
  3. Proving the Pattern

    • We track 125+ Greek organizations in Texas—many near De Baca County
    • We document prior hazing incidents at the same chapter
    • We show foreseeability—they knew this could happen
  4. Leveraging Our Insider Knowledge

    • Ralph Manginello is a former insurance defense attorney—he knows how they’ll try to lowball you.
    • Lupe Pena worked at a national defense firm—he knows their playbook.
    • We’ve litigated hazing cases before—we know what works.

🚨 What De Baca County Families Should Do RIGHT NOW

If your child was hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. And in most states, you only have 2 years to file a lawsuit.

✅ Immediate Steps for De Baca County Hazing Victims:

  1. Get medical attention — Even if injuries seem minor, document everything.
  2. Preserve ALL evidence — Screenshots, photos, videos, texts, witness names.
  3. DO NOT talk to the fraternity/university alone — They will try to control the narrative.
  4. DO NOT post on social media — Anything you post can be used against you.
  5. Call Attorney 911 IMMEDIATELY1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)

❌ What NOT to Do:

  • Don’t delete anything — Destroying evidence can hurt your case.
  • Don’t sign anything — The fraternity/university may try to get you to waive your rights.
  • Don’t confront the organization — Let your attorney handle it.
  • Don’t wait — The clock is ticking on your legal rights.

🏆 Why De Baca County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

While other firms talk about hazing, we’re in court litigating a $10 million case. We know the strategies that work because we’re using them today.

2. We Have the Insider Advantage

  • Ralph Manginello was an insurance defense attorney—he knows how they’ll try to deny your claim.
  • Lupe Pena worked at a national defense firm—he knows their tactics.
  • We’ve taken on universities and national fraternities before—and won.

3. We Serve De Baca County Families Nationwide

We’re based in Texas, but hazing doesn’t have borders. We represent victims across America, including De Baca County, through:

  • Federal court authority (U.S. District Court admission)
  • Video consultations (meet with us remotely)
  • Willingness to travel (we’ll come to De Baca County for depositions and trials)

4. $0 Upfront Costs — We Only Get Paid If You Win

We know De Baca County families can’t afford expensive legal fees. That’s why we work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win your case.

5. We Treat Your Child Like Family

We’ve seen what hazing does to kids. We’ve seen the fear, the shame, the long-term trauma. We don’t just see your child as a case—we see them as a person. And we will fight for them like they’re our own.

🗣️ Hear From Our Clients

“Consistent communication and not one time did I call and not get a clear answer regarding my case.”Dame Haskett

“We’ve been family friends your whole life! Thank you for trusting us for over 20 years with your family’s legal emergencies.”Attorney 911 Response to Ariel Strawn

“This place feels like having a family over your case. And communication with you every step of the way.”Kiwi Potato

📞 De Baca County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child was hazed, you have rights. And we’re here to fight for them.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We serve De Baca County families nationwide. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

🔥 Enough Is Enough. It’s Time to Hold Them Accountable.

De Baca County parents, we know you send your children to college expecting them to be safe. When that trust is broken, we’re here to make it right.

Call us today. Let’s fight for your child. 🚨

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