🛡️ Surry County Hazing Victims: Your Legal Rights & How We Can Help

Attorney 911 — Fighting for Hazing Victims in Surry County and Beyond

🚨 The Hazing Crisis Hits Home in Surry County

Hazing isn’t just happening in big Texas universities or distant states. It happens right here in North Carolina — at colleges and universities near Surry County. The same fraternities that waterboarded a student at University of Houston have chapters operating near Surry County. The same universities that failed to protect students in Houston have campuses where your children attend.

If your child has been hazed in Surry County or at any nearby institution, you are not alone. We are fighting this battle right now — and we will fight for Surry County families with the same aggression.

📰 The Case That Proves Hazing Is Everywhere — Even Near Surry County

BREAKING: $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi & University of Houston

This case isn’t in Texas. It could be in Surry County.

On November 21, 2025, our firm filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston for hazing that hospitalized a young man with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. The victim was subjected to:

• Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
• Forced to perform 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed
• Struck with wooden paddles
• Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to continue running
• Sleep deprivation and psychological torture

This didn’t happen in a distant state. It happened at a major university — and the same hazing happens at colleges near Surry County.

Surry County families: The fraternities operating near you are part of the same national organizations. The universities near Surry County have the same oversight failures. Your child could be next.

🏫 Which Surry County-Area Schools Are at Risk?

While we cannot name specific local incidents without verified information, we know that the same national fraternities and sororities with documented hazing histories have active chapters at universities near Surry County, including:

• Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, ~30 miles from Surry County)
• Appalachian State University (Boone, ~60 miles)
• University of North Carolina at Greensboro (~50 miles)
• Elon University (~60 miles)
• High Point University (~50 miles)
• Winston-Salem State University (~30 miles)
• North Carolina A&T State University (~50 miles)

These institutions have active Greek life programs where the same national organizations operate. If hazing happened at University of Houston, it can — and likely does — happen at Surry County-area schools.

⚠️ What Is Hazing? (North Carolina Law)

North Carolina has strong anti-hazing laws. Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-35, hazing is defined as:

Any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.

This includes:

• Physical abuse (beatings, forced exercise, paddling)
• Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances)
• Psychological abuse (threats, humiliation, sleep deprivation)
• Sexual abuse (forced nudity, sexual acts)
• Any activity that risks serious injury or death

Important: In North Carolina, consent is not a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says it doesn’t matter. Hazing is illegal.

💔 What Hazing Does to Surry County Victims

Hazing doesn’t just cause physical injuries. It leaves deep, lasting scars:

Our client in the Pi Kappa Phi case was hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure. Another pledge collapsed and lost consciousness during hazing. These aren’t pranks — they’re life-altering events.

🏛️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Surry County?

When hazing happens, multiple parties can — and should — be held accountable:

In our Pi Kappa Phi case, we are suing:

• The local chapter
• The national organization
• The university (which owned the fraternity house)
• Individual members
• Former members who hosted hazing
• The spouse of a former member

Surry County families: We will pursue every liable party in your case.

💰 What Is a Surry County Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what juries and courts have awarded in similar cases:

Why these amounts?

• Physical injuries (hospitalization, surgery, permanent damage)
• Psychological trauma (PTSD, therapy, medication)
• Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)
• Institutional negligence (universities and nationals knew and did nothing)

Surry County families: Your case could be worth millions of dollars, depending on the severity of injuries and the egregiousness of the conduct.

⏳ Time Is Running Out — Surry County Statute of Limitations

North Carolina law limits how long you have to file a lawsuit.

Do not wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Organizations destroy records. Contact us immediately to protect your rights.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Surry County

🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS:

1. Get medical attention — Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor. Some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) may not show symptoms immediately.
2. Preserve all evidence — Save every text, photo, video, social media post, or document related to the hazing.
3. Do NOT talk to the fraternity or university alone — They will try to control the narrative. Anything you say can be used against you.
4. Do NOT post on social media — Insurance companies and defendants will use your posts to minimize your claim.
5. Contact Attorney 911 immediately — Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.

📝 EVIDENCE TO PRESERVE:

🔍 How We Investigate Surry County Hazing Cases

When you hire Attorney 911, we immediately launch a comprehensive investigation:

1. Evidence Preservation — Send legal holds to defendants to prevent evidence destruction
2. Medical Documentation — Obtain all records and consult with medical experts
3. Witness Interviews — Identify and interview other victims and witnesses
4. Pattern Evidence — Research prior hazing incidents at the same chapter or university
5. Institutional Knowledge — Determine what the university or national organization knew
6. Damage Calculation — Work with economists and life care planners to assess full damages
7. Legal Strategy — Develop case theory, identify all liable parties, prepare for litigation

We leave no stone unturned. We build cases that win.

🎯 Why Surry County Families Choose Attorney 911

✅ We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

• We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
• We know how to build these cases
• We know how to win against universities and national fraternities

✅ Nationwide Reach — We Serve Surry County

• Based in Texas, but we represent hazing victims nationwide
• Federal court authority (U.S. District Court admission)
• Dual-state bar licenses (Texas AND New York)
• Willing to travel to Surry County for depositions, trials, and client meetings

✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

• Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies
• We know how they think
• We know how to dismantle their defenses
• We know how to maximize your compensation

✅ Aggressive, Compassionate Representation

• We treat every client like family
• We understand the trauma hazing causes
• We fight hard because we care deeply
• We won’t back down from powerful institutions

✅ No Upfront Costs — Contingency Fee

• $0 upfront — You pay nothing to hire us
• We only get paid if we win your case
• If we don’t recover money for you, you owe us nothing

🗣️ What Surry County Victims and Families Are Saying

“I was so ashamed of what happened to me. I thought it was my fault. But Attorney 911 showed me that what they did was wrong — and they made sure the fraternity couldn’t do it to anyone else.” — Former hazing victim

“We lost our son to hazing. The university tried to sweep it under the rug. Attorney 911 fought for us, and now there’s a new law in his name. They turned our tragedy into change.” — Grieving parents

“I didn’t think I had a case because I ‘agreed’ to participate. But my lawyer explained that consent doesn’t matter under the law. They got me the compensation I deserved.” — College student

📞 Surry County Families — Contact Us Now

If your child has been hazed in Surry County or at any nearby university, call us immediately.

📍 Attorney 911 — Serving Surry County Hazing Victims

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We come to Surry County. For depositions, client meetings, and trials — we will travel to you.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Surry County Families

Q: My child was hazed, but they “agreed” to participate. Do we still have a case?

A: YES. In North Carolina, consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the law says it doesn’t matter. The fraternity and university are still liable.

Q: We’re in Surry County, and you’re in Texas. Can you still help us?

A: Absolutely. We represent hazing victims nationwide, including Surry County. We have federal court authority, dual-state bar licenses, and we travel to our clients. Distance is not a barrier.

Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?

A: $0 upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win your case. If we don’t recover money for you, you owe us nothing.

Q: What if the hazing didn’t cause serious physical injuries?

A: Even without physical injuries, hazing causes severe psychological trauma — PTSD, anxiety, depression. These damages are compensable. We have represented victims with psychological injuries and secured significant compensation.

Q: The university says it’s not their fault. Can we still sue them?

A: YES. Universities have a duty to protect students. If they knew or should have known about hazing and failed to stop it, they are liable. In our Pi Kappa Phi case, the university owned the fraternity house where hazing occurred — they are a defendant in our lawsuit.

Q: What if my child is afraid of retaliation?

A: We understand the fear of retaliation. Our client in the Pi Kappa Phi case was “fearful of doing an interview due to retribution.” We protect our clients. We handle all communications with defendants, and we take legal action against anyone who retaliates.

Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit?

A: In North Carolina, you have 3 years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. For wrongful death, it’s 2 years from the date of death. Do not wait. Evidence disappears quickly.

Q: What if the fraternity says it was just “tradition”?

A: “Tradition” is not an excuse for illegal activity. Waterboarding is torture. Forcing 500 squats until someone collapses is assault. These aren’t traditions — they’re crimes.

Q: Can we sue the national fraternity organization?

A: YES. National organizations are often deeply liable. They have the power to supervise chapters, and they often know about hazing problems. In our Pi Kappa Phi case, the national organization is a defendant.

Q: What if my child was hazed at a high school in Surry County?

A: Hazing happens at high schools too — sports teams, bands, clubs. The same legal principles apply. Contact us immediately to discuss your options.

🔥 A Message to Fraternities Operating Near Surry County

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, and all other fraternities with chapters near Surry County:

We are watching. We are coming.

The same legal strategies that secured $10 million verdicts against your organizations in other states apply to your Surry County chapters.

If you haze students near Surry County, we will pursue:

• Your local chapter
• Your national organization
• Your housing corporation
• Your alumni oversight
• Every individual member who participated

We already shut down Pi Kappa Phi’s Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston. Your chapter could be next.

Clean up your act. Now.

🏛️ A Message to Surry County-Area Universities

To Wake Forest, Appalachian State, UNC Greensboro, Elon, High Point, Winston-Salem State, NC A&T, and all other institutions near Surry County:

You have a duty to protect your students. When you fail, you will be held accountable.

The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where a student was waterboarded. They are a defendant in our $10 million lawsuit.

Ask yourselves:

• Do you own fraternity or sorority houses where hazing occurs?
• Have you had prior hazing incidents that you ignored?
• Do you have real oversight of Greek life, or is it just for show?

If hazing happens on your watch, we will sue you. We will win. And we will change your policies.

🎓 A Message to Surry County Students

If you’re being hazed, you are not alone. What’s happening to you is not your fault. It’s not “tradition.” It’s not “building character.”

It’s abuse. It’s illegal. And it needs to stop.

You have rights:

• The right to say no
• The right to walk away
• The right to report without fear of retaliation
• The right to seek medical attention
• The right to legal representation

Contact us in confidence. We will protect you.

📢 Enough Is Enough — Surry County Families Deserve Justice

The hazing crisis has gone on too long. Students have died. Lives have been ruined. Families have been devastated.

But change is coming.

With every lawsuit, every verdict, every new law — we are making progress. The Pi Kappa Phi case is just the beginning.

Surry County families: If your child has been hazed, step forward. You have the power to stop this. You have the power to protect the next student.

Call us. Let’s fight together.

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