Hazing Lawyer in Oklahoma: Protecting Students from Fraternity & Sorority Abuse

Oklahoma Families: Your Child Deserves Justice After Hazing

Hazing isn’t just “tradition” or “harmless fun.” It’s abuse. It’s torture. And in Oklahoma, it’s illegal.

At Attorney 911, we’re fighting this crisis right now—and we’re bringing that fight to Oklahoma. 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 waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his kidneys failed, and hospitalized for four days.

This isn’t happening just in Texas. It’s happening at Oklahoma universities too.

If your child was hazed in a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization in Oklahoma, we can help. You don’t have to face this alone.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

The Hazing Crisis in Oklahoma: What Parents Need to Know

Hazing Happens at Oklahoma Universities—And It’s Deadly

Oklahoma is home to major universities with active Greek life, including:

• University of Oklahoma (OU) – Norman
• Oklahoma State University (OSU) – Stillwater
• University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) – Edmond
• Oklahoma City University (OCU) – Oklahoma City
• Tulsa University – Tulsa

The same national fraternities and sororities involved in hazing deaths nationwide—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, and others—have chapters at these schools.

And the same dangerous “traditions” that hospitalized our client in Houston exist in Oklahoma.

What Oklahoma Parents Are Seeing: The Reality of Hazing

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Oklahoma, they may be subjected to:
✅ Forced alcohol consumption – Binge drinking until blacking out or vomiting
✅ Extreme physical punishment – Hundreds of pushups, bear crawls, or “suicides” (running drills) until exhaustion
✅ Waterboarding & simulated drowning – Torture tactics used under the guise of “initiation”
✅ Forced eating until vomiting – Consuming milk, hot dogs, or peppercorns until physically ill
✅ Sleep deprivation – Late-night activities, early-morning driving, or all-night hazing sessions
✅ Psychological abuse – Humiliation, threats of expulsion, carrying degrading objects
✅ Physical assault – Paddling, hitting, or other violent acts

These aren’t “pranks.” They’re crimes.

And when universities and national organizations fail to stop it, they’re just as responsible as the individuals who do it.

Oklahoma Hazing Laws: What You Need to Know

Hazing Is a Crime in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has strict anti-hazing laws under Title 21, Section 1190 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Definition of Hazing in Oklahoma:

“Any activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or 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.”

This includes:

• Forced physical activity (excessive exercise, calisthenics)
• Forced consumption (alcohol, food, drugs)
• Sleep deprivation
• Physical abuse (hitting, paddling, branding)
• Psychological abuse (humiliation, threats)
• Any activity that risks serious injury or death

Criminal Penalties for Hazing in Oklahoma

Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, Oklahoma law says consent does not matter.

Who Is Liable When Hazing Happens in Oklahoma?

1. The Fraternity or Sorority (Local Chapter)

• Directly organized and conducted the hazing
• Chapter officers (president, pledgemaster) are personally liable
• Members who participated can be sued individually

2. The National Organization (Pi Kappa Phi, SAE, etc.)

• Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies
• Knew or should have known about dangerous traditions
• Have deep pockets—millions in assets and insurance

3. The University (OU, OSU, UCO, etc.)

• Failed to supervise Greek life despite knowing hazing happens
• Own or control fraternity/sorority houses (premises liability)
• Ignored prior hazing incidents (negligent oversight)
• Have substantial insurance and endowments

4. Individual Perpetrators (Members & Alumni)

• Each person who participated in, encouraged, or failed to stop hazing can be sued
• Alumni who host hazing at their homes can be held liable
• Spouses of alumni who allow hazing on their property can be sued

What Oklahoma Hazing Victims Can Recover

If your child was hazed in Oklahoma, you can pursue compensation for:

💰 Economic Damages (Financial Losses)

• Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
• Lost wages (time missed from work or internships)
• Educational costs (tuition, scholarships lost due to hazing trauma)
• Future earning capacity (if injuries affect career prospects)

😢 Non-Economic Damages (Pain & Suffering)

• Physical pain from injuries (rhabdomyolysis, broken bones, burns)
• Emotional distress (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
• Humiliation & shame from degrading hazing rituals
• Loss of enjoyment of life (inability to participate in activities)
• Fear of retribution (many victims are afraid to speak out)

💥 Punitive Damages (Punishing the Wrongdoers)

If the hazing was especially egregious (waterboarding, forced alcohol poisoning, extreme physical abuse), Oklahoma juries can award punitive damages to punish the defendants and prevent future hazing.

Real Oklahoma Hazing Cases: What’s Happening Near You

🔴 University of Oklahoma (OU) – Norman

• 2023: OU suspended Sigma Chi after multiple hazing violations, including forced alcohol consumption and physical abuse.
• 2022: Phi Delta Theta was suspended for hazing pledges with excessive alcohol and sleep deprivation.
• 2021: Kappa Sigma faced disciplinary action after a pledge was hospitalized from forced drinking.

OU has a history of hazing—but they keep letting it happen.

🔴 Oklahoma State University (OSU) – Stillwater

• 2024: Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) was placed on probation after reports of forced calisthenics and alcohol-related hazing.
• 2023: Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) was investigated for paddling and sleep deprivation.
• 2022: A Delta Tau Delta pledge was hospitalized with alcohol poisoning after a “Big Brother Night” event.

OSU claims to have a “zero-tolerance” policy—but their Greek organizations keep violating it.

🔴 University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) – Edmond

• 2024: Sigma Phi Epsilon was suspended after a pledge suffered rhabdomyolysis from extreme physical hazing.
• 2023: Alpha Tau Omega faced disciplinary action for forced drinking and psychological abuse.

UCO students are being hospitalized—and the university isn’t doing enough to stop it.

What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Oklahoma

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Go to the ER if your child shows signs of:
  • Rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle pain, dark urine, inability to move)
  • Alcohol poisoning (vomiting, confusion, unconsciousness)
  • Concussion or head injury (dizziness, memory loss)
  • Severe dehydration or heatstroke (from forced exercise)
• Document everything—medical records are crucial evidence.

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any objects used (paddles, hoses, etc.).
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs).
• Get witness names and contact info (other pledges, bystanders).
• Do NOT delete anything—even if it seems embarrassing.

✅ Step 3: Report the Hazing

• File a police report—hazing is a crime in Oklahoma.
• Report to the university (OU, OSU, UCO, etc.)—they are required to investigate.
• Report to the national organization (if applicable).

✅ Step 4: Contact an Oklahoma Hazing Lawyer

• Do NOT talk to the fraternity, sorority, or university without legal counsel.
• Do NOT sign anything—they may try to get you to waive your rights.
• Call Attorney 911 immediately—we’ll protect your child’s rights and fight for justice.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

Why Oklahoma Families Choose Attorney 911

✅ We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

• We’re currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for hazing that hospitalized our client.
• We’ve won millions for victims of fraternity abuse, university negligence, and institutional cover-ups.

✅ We Know How to Beat the “Consent” Defense

Fraternities will argue: “He agreed to participate. He knew the risks.” Oklahoma law says that doesn’t matter. We’ll make sure they can’t use this excuse.

✅ We Go After Every Defendant

We don’t just sue the students—we go after:

• The local chapter
• The national organization
• The university
• The individual perpetrators
• The alumni who enabled it

✅ We Work on Contingency—$0 Upfront

• You pay nothing unless we win.
• No hourly fees, no retainers.
• We only get paid if we recover money for you.

✅ We Travel to Oklahoma

• We’re based in Texas, but we come to Oklahoma for depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Distance is not a barrier—we’ll fight for Oklahoma families just like we fight for Texas families.

✅ We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)

Many hazing victims in Oklahoma are Hispanic or international students. We provide bilingual legal services so language barriers don’t prevent justice.

Oklahoma Hazing Lawyer: Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Can I sue a fraternity in Oklahoma?

Yes. If your child was hazed, you can sue:

• The local chapter
• The national organization
• The university (if they failed to prevent hazing)
• The individual members who participated

❓ What if my child “consented” to hazing?

Consent is NOT a defense in Oklahoma. Even if your child agreed to participate, the law says hazing is still illegal.

❓ How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

• Personal injury: 2 years from the date of the hazing incident.
• Wrongful death: 2 years from the date of death.
• Do NOT wait—evidence disappears, and witnesses forget.

❓ Can I sue the university if my child was hazed?

Yes, if the university:

• Owned or controlled the property where hazing occurred.
• Knew or should have known about hazing risks.
• Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies.
• Had prior hazing incidents and did nothing to stop them.

❓ What if my child was hazed off-campus?

You can still sue. Hazing is illegal whether it happens on or off campus. If it was part of fraternity/sorority activities, the organization is still liable.

❓ How much is my hazing case worth?

Every case is different, but Oklahoma hazing cases can recover:

• Medical bills (past and future)
• Lost wages & earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages (if the conduct was especially egregious)

We’ve won millions for hazing victims—and we’ll fight for maximum compensation for your family.

❓ What if my child is afraid of retaliation?

We protect our clients’ identities and take steps to prevent retaliation. Many hazing victims are afraid to speak out—we understand, and we’ll help you through this.

Oklahoma Hazing Victims: You Are Not Alone

Hazing is widespread, dangerous, and illegal. But too many victims stay silent out of fear, shame, or loyalty to the organization.

We’re here to change that.

At Attorney 911, we’re not just lawyers—we’re advocates for change. We’re fighting to:
✔ Hold fraternities, sororities, and universities accountable
✔ Stop hazing before it kills or hospitalizes another student
✔ Make sure Oklahoma families get the justice they deserve

If your child was hazed in Oklahoma, we can help.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

🌐 Visit: attorney911.com/hazing

We serve Oklahoma from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont—and we’ll travel to you.

Justice starts with a call.