🚨 Hazing Victims in Morton County: Your Rights, Your Justice
If your child was hazed at a college or university near Morton County, North Dakota — you are not alone. What happened to them was not “tradition.” It was abuse. It was assault. And it may have been a crime.
At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — a case that has exposed waterboarding, forced eating until vomiting, extreme physical punishment, and a student hospitalized with kidney failure. The same fraternities operate near Morton County. The same hazing happens near Morton County. And we will fight for Morton County families with the same fury.
🔥 This Happened in Houston. It Happens in Morton County. It Must Stop.
⚠️ What Morton County Parents Need to Know About Hazing
Hazing is not harmless. It’s not “boys being boys.” It’s not “building brotherhood.” It is a systematic pattern of abuse that has killed students across America — and it happens right here in North Dakota.
Morton County families: If your child was pressured, threatened, or forced to participate in dangerous or humiliating activities as part of joining a fraternity, sorority, sports team, marching band, or any student organization — they were hazed. And you have legal rights.
📋 What Counts as Hazing in Morton County?
Under North Dakota law and university policies, hazing includes:
| Activity | Example | Legal Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Abuse | Beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion | Assault, Battery, Reckless Endangerment |
| Forced Consumption | Forced drinking, forced eating until vomiting, forced drug use | Hazing, Reckless Endangerment |
| Psychological Abuse | Sleep deprivation, isolation, humiliation, threats | Emotional Distress, Coercion |
| Sexual Abuse | Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects | Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault |
| Dangerous Activities | Waterboarding, exposure to extreme weather, confined spaces | Torture, Reckless Endangerment |
| Servitude | Forced cleaning, driving members, running errands | Hazing, False Imprisonment |
If your child experienced any of these near Morton County — they were hazed. And the people who did this to them can be held legally accountable.
🏥 The Medical Consequences of Hazing
Hazing doesn’t just cause temporary discomfort. It can cause permanent, life-threatening injuries:
| Condition | What It Is | What It Does | Long-Term Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Muscle tissue breakdown | Releases myoglobin into blood, damages kidneys | Chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplant |
| Acute Kidney Failure | Kidneys stop filtering waste | Life-threatening; requires hospitalization | Permanent kidney damage, lifelong monitoring |
| Alcohol Poisoning | Dangerously high blood alcohol | Can cause coma, respiratory failure, death | Brain damage, death |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | Blow to the head | Can cause permanent cognitive impairment | Memory loss, personality changes, disability |
| Hypothermia/Hyperthermia | Extreme cold/heat exposure | Can cause organ failure, death | Permanent damage to organs |
| PTSD/Anxiety/Depression | Psychological trauma | Flashbacks, panic attacks, inability to function | Therapy, medication, lifelong impact |
| Death | Fatal injuries | Loss of life | Irreparable loss to family |
In our current case, a student was hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being forced to do 500 squats, 100 pushups, and other extreme exercises. This is not an isolated incident. This happens at colleges near Morton County.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Morton County Hazing Victim
North Dakota Law Protects You
While Attorney 911 is based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide — including in Morton County, North Dakota — through federal court authority and our commitment to traveling wherever justice demands.
North Dakota Century Code § 15.1-19-27 (Anti-Hazing Law):
“A person may not intentionally or recklessly engage in hazing or conspire to engage in hazing… Hazing means any activity that endangers the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization.”
Key Points:
- Consent is NOT a defense — Even if your child “agreed” to participate, it doesn’t matter
- Criminal penalties — Hazing is a Class B misdemeanor in North Dakota; can be upgraded for serious injury or death
- Civil liability — You can sue for damages
Who Can Be Held Liable for Morton County Hazing?
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing risks |
| University/College | Failed to protect students; may own fraternity property |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing |
| Alumni/Advisors | Hosted hazing events; failed to stop abuse |
| Insurance Companies | Provide coverage for liable entities |
Morton County families: You don’t have to sue just one person. We sue everyone responsible — including the national organizations and universities that enabled this culture.
💰 What Your Morton County Hazing Case Could Be Worth
Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what families across America have recovered:
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | Settlement | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | Jury Verdict | $6.1 million |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | Settlement | $110+ million |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Settlement | Confidential (major) |
| Adam Oakes | Virginia Commonwealth | Delta Chi | Settlement | $4+ million |
Our current case is seeking $10 million. This is not an arbitrary number — it’s based on precedent, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and the need to send a message that hazing will not be tolerated.
What You Can Recover for Morton County Hazing:
| Category | Examples | Potential Value |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, therapy, future treatment | $50,000 – $500,000+ |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work, internships | $10,000 – $100,000+ |
| Educational Impact | Tuition lost, scholarships lost | $20,000 – $200,000+ |
| Physical Pain & Suffering | Pain from injuries, recovery | $100,000 – $2,000,000 |
| Mental Anguish | PTSD, anxiety, depression, fear | $200,000 – $3,000,000 |
| Punitive Damages | To punish egregious conduct | $500,000 – $2,000,000+ |
Total potential recovery for Morton County families: $1 million to $10 million+
📅 Statute of Limitations: You Have a Limited Time to Act
North Dakota law gives you only 2 years from the date of the hazing incident to file a lawsuit.
If you miss this deadline, you lose your right to sue forever.
Why Morton County families delay reporting:
- Shame and embarrassment
- Fear of social retaliation
- Loyalty to the organization
- Not recognizing it as hazing
- Pressure from members to stay quiet
Every day you wait is a day closer to losing your legal rights.
Call us today. We can preserve your rights and start building your case immediately.
🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Morton County
Step 1: Get Medical Attention
- Go to the emergency room or urgent care
- Document all injuries — physical and psychological
- Keep all medical records and bills
Step 2: Preserve Evidence
- Save all communications — texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, emails
- Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, items used
- Write down everything — dates, times, locations, what happened, who was there
- Get witness information — names and contact info of other victims or bystanders
- Do NOT delete anything — even if it’s embarrassing
Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization
- Do NOT meet with fraternity/sorority leadership
- Do NOT give statements to university administrators
- Do NOT sign anything from the organization
- Do NOT post on social media about the incident
Anything you say can be used against you. Let us handle all communication.
Step 4: Report to Authorities (Optional but Recommended)
- File a police report — hazing is a crime in North Dakota
- File a Title IX report — if the hazing involved sexual harassment or discrimination
- Report to the university — but do this with legal counsel present
Step 5: Contact an Attorney Immediately
- Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911
- We offer free consultations for Morton County families
- We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win
- We will preserve evidence, protect your rights, and fight for justice
🏛️ The Institutions That Enable Hazing in Morton County
Universities Near Morton County With Greek Life:
While Morton County itself is a rural area, it is near several institutions of higher education where Greek life is active. These universities have a duty to protect students — and when they fail, they can be held legally accountable.
| University | Location | Greek Life Presence | Potential Liability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND (~25 miles from Morton County) | Limited Greek life | Duty to protect students |
| University of Mary | Bismarck, ND (~25 miles) | Active Greek system | Institutional oversight failure |
| Dickinson State University | Dickinson, ND (~120 miles) | Greek organizations present | Premises liability, negligent supervision |
| Minot State University | Minot, ND (~125 miles) | Greek life active | Failure to prevent hazing |
| University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND (~250 miles) | Large Greek system | Pattern of hazing incidents |
If your child was hazed at any of these institutions — or any college or university in North Dakota — we can help.
Fraternities Operating Near Morton County:
These national fraternities have chapters at universities near Morton County. They are the same organizations that have paid millions in hazing settlements across America.
| Fraternity | Notable Hazing Cases | Chapters Near Morton County |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) | Stone Foltz ($10.1M), David Bogenberger ($14M) | UND, other ND campuses |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) | Multiple deaths, settlements | UND, other ND campuses |
| Pi Kappa Phi | Andrew Coffey (death), Leonel Bermudez (our case) | UND, other ND campuses |
| Beta Theta Pi | Timothy Piazza ($110M) | UND, other ND campuses |
| Phi Delta Theta | Maxwell Gruver ($6.1M) | UND, other ND campuses |
| Sigma Chi | Multiple lawsuits | UND, other ND campuses |
| Kappa Sigma | Multiple deaths | UND, other ND campuses |
These are not isolated incidents. This is a pattern. And it happens near Morton County.
🔍 How We Prove Your Morton County Hazing Case
1. Evidence Collection
- Medical records documenting injuries
- Photos/videos of injuries and hazing activities
- Text messages, social media posts, emails
- Witness statements from other victims or bystanders
- University records (hazing reports, Greek life policies)
- National fraternity records (policies, prior incidents)
2. Pattern Evidence
- Prior hazing incidents at the same chapter
- Prior hazing incidents at the same university
- Prior hazing incidents at the same national fraternity
- Example: Pi Kappa Phi had a hazing death in 2017 (Andrew Coffey) and a hospitalization in 2025 (our case) — this shows a pattern
3. Institutional Knowledge
- Did the university know hazing was happening?
- Did the national organization know?
- Did they have prior incidents?
- Did they fail to act?
- Example: University of Houston had a hazing hospitalization in 2017 — they knew it could happen again
4. Legal Theories
- Negligence — Failure to protect students
- Premises Liability — If hazing occurred on property they control
- Assault & Battery — Intentional harmful contact
- Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress — Outrageous conduct causing severe distress
- Negligent Supervision — Failure to monitor Greek life
- Vicarious Liability — Holding organizations responsible for member conduct
💼 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Morton County Hazing Case
1. We Are Actively Fighting This Fight Right Now
We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This is not theoretical — we are in the courtroom, in the media, and in the fight.
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
Both 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 knowledge to dismantle their defenses.
3. Federal Court Authority
We are admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas — which means we can pursue hazing cases nationwide, including in Morton County.
4. Dual-State Bar Licenses
We are licensed in Texas and New York — giving us strategic advantage against national fraternities headquartered in multiple states.
5. Proven Results
- $10 million hazing lawsuit currently pending
- Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury cases
- BP Texas City explosion litigation — mass tort experience
- Hundreds of cases won by exposing flawed evidence
6. We Come to Morton County
We will travel to Morton County for:
- Client meetings
- Depositions
- Court appearances
- Trials
7. Contingency Fee Representation
- $0 upfront — you pay nothing to hire us
- We only get paid if we win — no recovery, no fee
- This means no financial risk for Morton County families
8. We Speak Spanish
Many hazing victims and their families are Spanish-speaking. Se habla español — we can serve you in your language.
📞 Morton County Families: Call Us Now
If your child was hazed at a college or university near Morton County — call us immediately.
24/7 Legal Emergency Hotline:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Free Consultation: We will evaluate your Morton County hazing case at no cost.
No Obligation: You pay nothing unless we win.
Confidential: Your case is protected by attorney-client privilege.
🎯 Our Promise to Morton County Families
“We don’t see your child as a case. We see them as a person — someone who was hurt, betrayed, and deserves justice. We will fight for Morton County families with everything we have, because we truly care.”
— Ralph Manginello & Lupe Pena
❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Morton County Hazing Victims
Q: My child “consented” to the hazing. Can we still sue?
A: YES. Under North Dakota law, consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the law says that doesn’t matter. The people who hazed them are still liable.
Q: My child is afraid of retaliation. Will you protect them?
A: ABSOLUTELY. We understand the fear of retaliation. We will:
- Protect their identity when possible
- Advise them on how to stay safe
- Pursue legal action against anyone who retaliates
- Our current client is “fearful of doing an interview due to retribution” — we take this fear seriously
Q: We’re in Morton County. You’re in Texas. Can you still help us?
A: YES. We represent hazing victims nationwide. We can:
- Consult with you by phone or video
- Travel to Morton County for meetings and depositions
- File your case in the appropriate court
- Pursue national fraternities and universities regardless of location
Q: How much will this cost us?
A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win. Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict, not from your pocket.
Q: What if the fraternity says it was “just a joke”?
A: It’s not a joke. Waterboarding is torture. Forcing someone to do 500 squats until their muscles break down is not a joke. Hospitalizing a student with kidney failure is not a joke. We will make sure the jury understands that.
Q: Can we sue the university, not just the fraternity?
A: YES. Universities have a duty to protect students. If they:
- Knew or should have known about hazing
- Failed to implement effective oversight
- Owned or controlled the property where hazing occurred
- Had prior hazing incidents and did nothing
They can be held liable.
Q: What if my child doesn’t want to sue?
A: That’s their choice. But consider:
- They may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, therapy, and pain and suffering
- Suing can help prevent this from happening to others
- The fraternity and university need to be held accountable
- We can discuss options that protect their privacy
Q: How long will this take?
Hazing cases can take 1-3 years to resolve. Factors that affect timeline:
- Severity of injuries
- Number of defendants
- Whether the case settles or goes to trial
- Court schedules
We will work as quickly as possible to get you justice.
Q: Can the fraternity just close and reopen to avoid liability?
A: NO. We use legal theories like successor liability to prevent this. If they try to restructure to avoid liability, we will pursue their assets and insurance policies.
Q: What if my child was hazed but not physically injured?
A: You may still have a case. Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression) is compensable. Even without physical injuries, hazing can cause severe emotional distress.
🏆 The Outcome We Fight For
For Morton County Victims:
- Compensation for medical bills, therapy, pain and suffering
- Accountability for the individuals and institutions that hurt them
- Protection from retaliation
- Healing and closure
For Morton County Families:
- Justice for your child
- Answers about what happened
- Prevention — so no other family has to go through this
For Morton County and North Dakota:
- Stronger laws against hazing
- Better oversight of Greek life
- Cultural change — so “tradition” is never an excuse for abuse
For the Nation:
- A message that hazing will not be tolerated
- Multi-million dollar verdicts that force institutions to change
- Safer campuses for all students
📢 Morton County: This Is Our Warning to Fraternities
To every fraternity operating near Morton County:
We are watching.
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
If you haze students in Morton County — we will find you. We will sue you. We will pursue every liable entity — your chapter, your national organization, your housing corporation, your individual members.
We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at University of Houston. Your chapter could be next.
The hazing stops here. The accountability starts now.
🚨 Final Call to Action for Morton County Families
If your child was hazed at a college or university near Morton County — you have rights. You have power. And you have Attorney 911.
Call us now before it’s too late:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
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The clock is ticking. Your rights are expiring. Call today.
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