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February 24, 2026 10 min read
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🚨 Hazing Victims in Pickaway County, Ohio β€” You Are Not Alone

What happened to your child at a fraternity or sorority near Pickaway County was not “tradition.” It was not “brotherhood.” It was not “building character.”

It was abuse. It was assault. It was torture. And it was completely preventable.

At Attorney 911, we are actively fighting this battle right now β€” and we will bring the same fight to Pickaway County.

πŸ”₯ This Is Happening in Pickaway County Too

You may think hazing is just a problem at big universities. It’s not. The same national fraternities that waterboarded a student at the University of Houston have active chapters at universities near Pickaway County.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Phi Gamma Delta, Sigma Nu, Delta Chi, Phi Sigma Kappa β€” these are the same organizations that have paid millions in hazing settlements nationwide.

They operate near Pickaway County. Your child could be next.

πŸ₯ What Hazing Really Does to Pickaway County Students

Hazing isn’t just embarrassing or uncomfortable. It sends students to the hospital β€” or worse.

Medical Consequences of Hazing:

  • Rhabdomyolysis β€” muscle breakdown that causes kidney failure (like our client in Houston)
  • Alcohol poisoning β€” forced drinking that can be fatal
  • Traumatic brain injury β€” from beatings or falls
  • Hypothermia or heat stroke β€” from exposure to extreme weather
  • Broken bones β€” from physical abuse
  • Sexual assault β€” from forced nudity or worse
  • PTSD, anxiety, depression β€” long-term psychological damage
  • Death β€” at least one hazing death every year in America since 2000

This Is Not “Kids Being Kids.” This Is Torture.

  • Waterboarding β€” simulated drowning with a garden hose
  • 500 squats β€” until muscles break down
  • Wooden paddles β€” striking pledges
  • Forced eating β€” until vomiting
  • Sleep deprivation β€” for days on end
  • Psychological humiliation β€” carrying sexual objects, stripping in public

This is what fraternities near Pickaway County are doing to your children.

πŸ’° The Institutions Responsible Will Pay β€” We Have the Receipts

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 fight right now.

What We Know About Hazing in America:

  • 55% of students in Greek organizations experience hazing
  • 95% of hazing victims do NOT report it
  • Since 2000, there has been at least ONE hazing death every year
  • Universities and national fraternities KNOW this happens β€” and do nothing until someone gets hurt

What We Know About Hazing Settlements:

Case University Fraternity Outcome
Stone Foltz Bowling Green State Pi Kappa Alpha $10.1 million
Maxwell Gruver Louisiana State Phi Delta Theta $6.1 million jury verdict
Timothy Piazza Penn State Beta Theta Pi $110 million+
Andrew Coffey Florida State Pi Kappa Phi Confidential (multi-million)
Leonel Bermudez University of Houston Pi Kappa Phi $10 million lawsuit pending

These same results are possible for Pickaway County families.

βš–οΈ Pickaway County Families: You Have Legal Rights

Who Is Liable for Hazing in Pickaway County?

  1. The local fraternity/sorority chapter β€” they organized and conducted the hazing
  2. The national organization β€” they failed to supervise and enforce anti-hazing policies
  3. The university β€” they failed to protect students despite knowing the risks
  4. Individual members β€” anyone who participated or facilitated
  5. Alumni who hosted hazing β€” premises liability for off-campus events
  6. Insurance companies β€” policies that cover institutional liability

What Can Pickaway County Families Sue For?

  • Medical bills β€” past, present, and future
  • Lost wages β€” if the victim missed work or internships
  • Pain and suffering β€” physical and emotional trauma
  • Psychological treatment β€” therapy for PTSD, anxiety, depression
  • Educational disruption β€” lost scholarships, delayed graduation
  • Punitive damages β€” to punish egregious conduct and prevent future hazing

πŸ“‹ What Pickaway County Families Should Do RIGHT NOW

Step 1: Get Medical Attention

  • Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
  • Rhabdomyolysis and other conditions may not show symptoms immediately
  • Medical records are critical evidence

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

βœ… Photos/Videos β€” of injuries, hazing locations, any evidence
βœ… Text Messages/Group Chats β€” screenshots of all communications about hazing
βœ… Social Media β€” do NOT delete anything; preserve all posts
βœ… Witness Information β€” names and contact info of other victims or witnesses
βœ… Fraternity/Sorority Documents β€” pledge manuals, schedules, rules

❌ DO NOT:

  • Talk to the fraternity/sorority or university without legal counsel
  • Sign anything from the organization
  • Post about the incident on social media
  • Delete any messages or photos

Step 3: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

Hazing victims in Pickaway County have a 2-year statute of limitations to file a lawsuit.

Evidence disappears fast. Witnesses forget. Fraternities destroy records.

Call us NOW for a free, confidential consultation.

πŸ“ž 1-888-ATTY-911

Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com

We work on CONTINGENCY β€” $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless YOU get paid.

🎯 Why Pickaway County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

  • $10 million lawsuit pending against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
  • Media coverage from ABC13, KHOU 11, Houston Chronicle, Houston Public Media
  • Real results for hazing victims

2. We Have Insider Knowledge

  • Both attorneys are former insurance defense lawyers β€” we know how the other side thinks
  • Ralph Manginello has specific experience with hazing cases β€” including rhabdomyolysis injuries
  • We know the playbook β€” and we use it against them

3. We Can Represent Pickaway County Families Anywhere

  • Federal court authority β€” can pursue cases nationwide
  • Dual-state bar licenses β€” Texas AND New York
  • Video consultations β€” meet with us remotely
  • We travel to Pickaway County β€” for depositions, meetings, and trials

4. We Understand the Fear β€” And We Protect Our Clients

Our client in the Pi Kappa Phi case is “fearful of doing an interview due to retribution.”

We understand the pressure. We understand the intimidation. We protect our clients.

5. We Don’t Just Settle β€” We Send a Message

“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.” β€” Lupe Pena

We’re not just fighting for compensation. We’re fighting to change the culture.

πŸ” The Pickaway County Hazing Intelligence System

At Attorney 911, we don’t guess who might be responsible for hazing. We know.

We maintain one of the most comprehensive private directories of Greek organizations in America, including:

  • IRS-registered housing corporations (with EINs)
  • National fraternity/sorority structures
  • Insurance policy details
  • Chapter histories and prior incidents

When hazing happens in Pickaway County, we already know who to sue.

πŸ“’ A Message to Fraternities Near Pickaway County

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Phi Gamma Delta, Sigma Nu, Delta Chi, Phi Sigma Kappa β€” and every other fraternity operating near Pickaway County:

We are watching.

The same legal strategies that secured $10 million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.

We track your housing corporations. We track your alumni chapters. We track your insurance structures.

If your chapter harms students in Pickaway County, we will pursue every liable entity.

We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter. Your chapter could be next.

πŸ›οΈ A Message to Universities Near Pickaway County

To Ohio State University, Ohio University, Miami University, University of Cincinnati, Capital University, Columbus State Community College, and every other institution near Pickaway County:

The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.

You have a duty to protect your students. When you own fraternity houses, when you recognize Greek organizations, when you collect fees β€” you are responsible for what happens on your property.

Act now β€” or face the same accountability.

🚨 Pickaway County Parents: This Could Be Your Child

  • Is your child pledging a fraternity or sorority near Pickaway County?
  • Have they come home with unexplained injuries?
  • Are they exhausted, withdrawn, or anxious?
  • Have they mentioned “traditions” that sound dangerous?

You need to ask questions. You need to know the risks. You need to be prepared.

Call us for a confidential consultation β€” before it’s too late.

πŸ“ž 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com | attorney911.com

Pickaway County hazing victims: You are not alone. We are here to fight for you.

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