🛡️ Hazing Justice for Noble County Families: How Attorney 911 Fights for Students at Oklahoma Universities

Hazing doesn’t stop at state lines. The same dangerous fraternity and sorority cultures that hospitalized a student at the University of Houston with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after waterboarding and forced exercise exist right here near Noble County, Oklahoma. If your child attends college in Oklahoma—whether at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, or any other institution in the state—they face the same risks. And if they’ve been hazed, Attorney 911 will fight for them just like we’re fighting for our client in Texas.

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Oklahoma: What Noble County Families Need to Know

Oklahoma’s Greek Life Landscape

Oklahoma is home to dozens of universities and colleges with active Greek organizations, including:

• University of Oklahoma (Norman) – One of the largest Greek systems in the country, with 40+ fraternities and sororities
• Oklahoma State University (Stillwater) – 30+ Greek chapters, known for high-profile events like Greek Week and Homecoming
• University of Central Oklahoma (Edmond) – 20+ Greek organizations, including many of the same national fraternities and sororities involved in hazing deaths nationwide
• Oklahoma City University – Smaller but active Greek life presence
• Northern Oklahoma College (Tonkawa) – Community college with growing Greek organizations
• Southwestern Oklahoma State University (Weatherford) – Greek life with rural campus culture
• Cameron University (Lawton) – Smaller Greek system but still active

The same national fraternities that have paid millions in hazing settlements operate in Oklahoma:

• Pi Kappa Phi (our current $10M case in Texas)
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) (multiple hazing deaths, including at Oklahoma State in 2015)
• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) (Stone Foltz death in 2021)
• Phi Delta Theta (Max Gruver death in 2017)
• Beta Theta Pi (Timothy Piazza death in 2017)
• Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Delta Chi, and others

These aren’t just names on a list—they’re the same organizations that have killed and injured students across America. And if they’re operating near Noble County, they’re operating under the same negligent culture that led to our client’s hospitalization.

Oklahoma Hazing Laws: What Families Need to Know

Oklahoma has strong anti-hazing laws, but enforcement is inconsistent. Here’s what Noble County families should know:

📜 Oklahoma Statutes Title 21 § 1190 – Hazing Defined

Hazing in Oklahoma is defined as:

“Any activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating under the sanction of or recognized as an organization by an institution of higher education.”

This includes:

• Physical abuse (beatings, paddling, forced exercise)
• Forced consumption of alcohol, food, or other substances
• Psychological abuse (humiliation, sleep deprivation, isolation)
• Sexual abuse or harassment
• Any activity that creates a substantial risk of harm

🚫 Consent is NOT a defense in Oklahoma.

“It is not a defense to a prosecution for hazing that the victim consented to the hazing activity.”

This is critical for Noble County families. When fraternities argue, “They agreed to participate,” Oklahoma law says consent doesn’t matter. Hazing is illegal regardless of whether the victim “went along with it.”

⚖️ Criminal Penalties for Hazing in Oklahoma

💡 Important for Noble County Families:

• Oklahoma’s felony hazing law means individuals can face prison time for causing serious injury.
• Organizations (fraternities, sororities, universities) can be fined and shut down.
• Universities are required to report hazing incidents—failure to do so is a misdemeanor.

🏥 The Medical Reality: What Hazing Does to Oklahoma Students

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “tradition.” It causes real, life-threatening injuries—just like what happened to our client in Texas.

Common Hazing Injuries in Oklahoma:

🚨 Noble County Families: This is what your child could be facing.

• At the University of Oklahoma, a student was hospitalized in 2019 after a fraternity event involving excessive drinking.
• At Oklahoma State University, SAE was suspended in 2015 after a hazing incident involving alcohol.
• At the University of Central Oklahoma, Greek organizations have faced disciplinary action for hazing in recent years.

The same “traditions” that put our Texas client in the hospital for four days with kidney failure are happening right now near Noble County.

💰 Why Oklahoma Hazing Victims Need Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW—And We’ll Fight for Noble County Families Too

We are currently litigating a $10 MILLION hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston on behalf of a student who was:

• Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
• Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed
• Struck with wooden paddles
• Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure

This isn’t theoretical for us. We’re in the courtroom fighting this case right now. And we’ll bring the same aggressive representation to Noble County families whose children have been hazed in Oklahoma.

2. We Know How to Sue the Right Defendants

Hazing cases aren’t just about suing individual students. We go after the deep pockets:

• National fraternity/sorority organizations (they have millions in assets and insurance)
• Universities (they have endowments and liability insurance)
• Housing corporations (they own the properties where hazing occurs)
• Individual officers and members (they can be held personally liable)

In our Texas case, we’re suing:
✅ Pi Kappa Phi National (for failing to supervise despite knowing about a “hazing crisis”)
✅ The local UH chapter (for directly organizing the hazing)
✅ The University of Houston (for owning the fraternity house where the abuse occurred)
✅ Individual members and officers (for participating in and directing the hazing)

We’ll do the same for Noble County families in Oklahoma.

3. We Have a Proven Track Record of Multi-Million Dollar Results

We don’t just talk about fighting hazing—we win. Our firm has secured millions in settlements and verdicts for victims of institutional negligence, including:

• $10+ million in our current Pi Kappa Phi hazing case (pending)
• Multi-million dollar settlements in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases
• Successful litigation against major corporations and institutions (including BP Texas City explosion cases)

We know how to make defendants pay—and we know how to make them stop.

4. We Travel to Noble County for Your Case

While we’re based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including in Oklahoma. We will:

• Travel to Noble County for depositions, meetings, and trials
• Offer remote consultations via video call
• Work with local Oklahoma attorneys when needed
• Fight for you as if you were our neighbor

Distance is not a barrier to justice. If your child was hazed in Oklahoma, we will be there for you.

5. We Work on Contingency—No Upfront Costs for Noble County Families

We understand that Noble County families may be worried about the cost of hiring an attorney. That’s why we take hazing cases on contingency:

• $0 upfront costs – You pay nothing to hire us
• $0 unless we win – We only get paid if we secure compensation for you
• No financial risk – If we don’t win, you owe us nothing

This levels the playing field. Universities and national fraternities have teams of lawyers. Now Noble County families have a team too.

6. We Understand Oklahoma’s Unique Challenges

Oklahoma has its own laws, its own universities, and its own Greek life culture. We know how to navigate:

• Oklahoma’s hazing statutes (Title 21 § 1190)
• University-specific policies (OU, OSU, UCO, etc.)
• Local court systems in Noble County and surrounding areas
• Oklahoma’s comparative negligence rules (if defendants try to blame the victim)

We don’t just know hazing law—we know how to win in Oklahoma.

🔍 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Oklahoma

Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately

• Go to the ER or urgent care—even if injuries seem minor.
• Document everything—bruises, pain, psychological symptoms.
• Get copies of all medical records—these are critical for your case.

⚠️ Why this matters:

• Hazing injuries like rhabdomyolysis or alcohol poisoning can worsen over time.
• Delayed treatment = weaker case. Insurance companies will argue, “If it was serious, why didn’t you go to the doctor right away?”

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

Hazing cases are won or lost on evidence. Noble County families must preserve everything:

⚠️ DO NOT:

• Delete any messages or posts
• Talk to fraternity/sorority members without your attorney
• Sign anything from the organization or university
• Post about the incident on social media

Step 3: Report the Hazing to the University

• File a formal complaint with the university’s Greek life office.
• Request a copy of the university’s hazing policy.
• Ask for a written response—this creates a paper trail.

⚠️ Why this matters:

• Universities are required by Oklahoma law to investigate hazing reports.
• If they fail to act, they can be held legally responsible.

Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

Time is critical. Oklahoma has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases, including hazing. If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue.

Call us 24/7 at:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911

Or email:
📧 ralph@atty911.com

We offer:
✅ Free, confidential consultations for Noble County families
✅ Immediate case evaluation—we’ll tell you if you have a case
✅ Aggressive legal representation—we don’t back down from powerful institutions

🏛️ Who Can Be Sued for Hazing in Oklahoma?

Hazing cases involve multiple defendants—and Noble County families should pursue all of them to maximize compensation.

1. The Local Chapter (Fraternity/Sorority)

Why they’re liable:

• They organized and conducted the hazing.
• Their officers (president, pledgemaster, etc.) directed the activities.
• They failed to stop the abuse even when they saw it happening.

Example:
In our Texas case, we’re suing the UH Beta Nu chapter of Pi Kappa Phi for directly organizing the waterboarding, forced exercise, and paddling that hospitalized our client.

2. The National Fraternity/Sorority Organization

Why they’re liable:

• They knew or should have known about hazing risks.
• They failed to supervise their local chapters.
• They have millions in assets and insurance to pay damages.

Example:

• Pi Kappa Phi National is being sued in our Texas case because they knew about a “hazing crisis” but failed to stop it.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) has paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths, including at Oklahoma State.

3. The University

Why they’re liable:

• They own or control the property where hazing occurs.
• They have a duty to protect students from foreseeable harm.
• They failed to enforce anti-hazing policies despite prior incidents.

Example:

• The University of Houston is being sued in our case because they owned the fraternity house where the hazing occurred.
• Oklahoma State University has faced lawsuits for failing to prevent hazing in the past.

4. Individual Members and Officers

Why they’re liable:

• They participated in the hazing.
• They directed the hazing.
• They failed to stop the hazing when they saw it happening.

Example:
In the Stone Foltz case (Ohio), the chapter president was personally ordered to pay $6.5 million for his role in the hazing death.

5. Housing Corporations and Alumni

Why they’re liable:

• They own the fraternity/sorority house where hazing occurs.
• They allow hazing to happen on their property.
• They may have homeowner’s insurance that covers damages.

Example:
In our Texas case, we’re suing a former member and his spouse because hazing occurred at their residence.

💸 What Compensation Can Noble County Families Recover?

Hazing victims in Oklahoma can recover multiple types of damages, including:

1. Economic Damages (Tangible Losses)

Example:
Our Texas client was hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure—his medical bills alone could exceed $100,000. If he develops long-term kidney issues, future medical costs could be millions.

2. Non-Economic Damages (Pain and Suffering)

Example:
Our Texas client was waterboarded—a form of torture. The psychological trauma from this experience could justify millions in damages.

3. Punitive Damages (Punishing the Defendants)

Punitive damages are awarded when conduct is:

• Intentional (e.g., waterboarding, paddling)
• Reckless (e.g., forcing 500 squats until collapse)
• Malicious (e.g., continuing hazing after another student collapsed)

Why they matter for Noble County families:

• Sends a message—fraternities and universities won’t stop unless it hurts financially.
• Deters future hazing—punitive damages make institutions think twice before allowing abuse.

Example:
In the Max Gruver case (LSU), the family was awarded $6.1 million in punitive damages after a fraternity member was convicted of negligent homicide.

📚 Real Hazing Cases in Oklahoma: What Could Happen to Your Child

Case 1: Oklahoma State University – SAE Hazing (2015)

What Happened:

• A Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) pledge at Oklahoma State was hospitalized after a hazing incident involving excessive alcohol consumption.
• The chapter was suspended, and multiple members faced criminal charges.

Why It Matters for Noble County Families:

• SAE is one of the largest fraternities in Oklahoma, with chapters at OU, OSU, and other schools.
• They’ve paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths nationwide.
• If they’re hazing at OSU, they’re hazing near Noble County too.

Case 2: University of Oklahoma – Alcohol Poisoning (2019)

What Happened:

• A student at the University of Oklahoma was hospitalized after a fraternity event involving excessive drinking.
• The fraternity was placed on probation, but no major disciplinary action was taken.

Why It Matters for Noble County Families:

• OU has one of the largest Greek systems in Oklahoma—and where there’s Greek life, there’s hazing.
• Universities often downplay hazing to protect their reputation.
• Families need aggressive legal representation to hold them accountable.

Case 3: University of Central Oklahoma – Greek Life Suspension (2022)

What Happened:

• The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) suspended multiple Greek organizations for hazing violations, including:
  • Forced consumption of alcohol
  • Sleep deprivation
  • Physical abuse

Why It Matters for Noble County Families:

• UCO is just 1.5 hours from Noble County—this is happening in your backyard.
• If UCO knew about hazing and didn’t stop it, they can be sued.
• Noble County families deserve the same aggressive representation we’re providing in Texas.

🚫 The “Consent” Defense: Why It Won’t Work in Oklahoma

Fraternities and sororities always try to argue:

“They consented to participate.”
“They knew the risks.”
“They could have left at any time.”

Oklahoma law says: CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE.

Oklahoma Statutes Title 21 § 1190 explicitly states:

“It is not a defense to a prosecution for hazing that the victim consented to the hazing activity.”

Why this matters for Noble County families:

• Peer pressure is real. Students fear social ostracism, expulsion from the organization, or retaliation if they refuse to participate.
• They don’t know what they’re consenting to. Hazing is often hidden until it’s too late.
• The law protects victims—even if they “went along with it.”

⚖️ How Attorney 911 Builds a Winning Hazing Case for Noble County Families

Step 1: Immediate Case Evaluation

• Free consultation—we’ll review your case at no cost.
• Determine liability—who can be sued (chapter, nationals, university, individuals).
• Assess damages—medical bills, pain and suffering, punitive damages.

Step 2: Aggressive Evidence Collection

We immediately send preservation letters to all defendants, demanding they:

• Save all text messages, social media posts, and emails about hazing.
• Preserve all photos and videos from pledge events.
• Do not delete anything—destruction of evidence can lead to sanctions.

We also:

• Subpoena university records (Greek life policies, prior hazing reports).
• Interview witnesses (other pledges, bystanders, friends).
• Work with medical experts to document injuries.

Step 3: File the Lawsuit

We file a comprehensive lawsuit naming all liable parties, including:

• The local chapter
• The national fraternity/sorority
• The university
• Individual members and officers
• Housing corporations

Example:
In our Texas case, we’re suing 10+ defendants, including:
✅ Pi Kappa Phi National
✅ The UH Beta Nu chapter
✅ The University of Houston
✅ Individual members
✅ A former member and his spouse

Step 4: Discovery – Uncovering the Truth

We aggressively pursue discovery to uncover:

• Internal fraternity communications (emails, texts, GroupMe chats)
• University oversight failures (prior hazing reports, ignored warnings)
• Financial records (insurance policies, assets)
• Witness testimony (depositions of members, officers, university officials)

Example:
In our Texas case, discovery will reveal:

• What Pi Kappa Phi National knew about the “hazing crisis”
• What the University of Houston knew about prior hazing incidents
• Who specifically directed the waterboarding and forced exercise

Step 5: Negotiation or Trial

• Most cases settle—we negotiate aggressively to maximize compensation.
• If defendants refuse to settle fairly, we take them to trial.
• We have a proven track record of winning at trial—including against major institutions.

Example:
In the Max Gruver case (LSU), the family won a $6.1 million jury verdict after the fraternity refused to settle.

🎯 Why Noble County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Former Insurance Defense Attorneys—We Know Their Playbook

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know:

• How they try to lowball victims
• How they manipulate evidence
• How they delay and deny claims
• How to dismantle their defenses

We use their own tactics against them.

2. We Have Federal Court Authority—We Can Sue Anywhere

• Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
• Dual-state bar licenses (Texas and New York)
• Can pursue cases in federal court—critical for suing national fraternities
• Can represent Noble County families regardless of where the hazing occurred

3. We Travel to Noble County for Your Case

We don’t just take cases over the phone. We:

• Travel to Noble County for depositions, meetings, and trials
• Offer video consultations for families who can’t travel
• Work with local Oklahoma attorneys when needed
• Fight for you as if you were our neighbor

4. We Speak Spanish—Se Habla Español

Many hazing victims in Oklahoma come from Hispanic families. We offer:

• Bilingual consultations (Spanish and English)
• Spanish-language legal documents
• Culturally sensitive representation

5. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

While other firms talk about hazing, we’re in the courtroom fighting it. Our current $10 million case against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston proves:

• We know how to sue fraternities.
• We know how to sue universities.
• We know how to win.

📢 Call to Action: Noble County Families, We’re Here for You

If your child was hazed in Oklahoma, you have legal rights. And we will fight for them.

🚨 What to Do Right Now:

1. Call us immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
2. Preserve all evidence (texts, photos, medical records)
3. Don’t talk to the fraternity, sorority, or university without us
4. Let us handle everything—we’ll guide you through the process

💡 Remember:

• You have 2 years to file a lawsuit in Oklahoma (statute of limitations).
• Evidence disappears fast—witnesses forget, messages get deleted, universities destroy records.
• The sooner you act, the stronger your case.

📞 Contact Attorney 911 Today

24/7 Hazing Hotline for Noble County Families:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911

Email:
📧 ralph@atty911.com

Website:
🌐 attorney911.com

We serve Noble County, Oklahoma, and the entire state. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

🔥 Final Message to Noble County Families

Hazing is not tradition. It’s not brotherhood. It’s not bonding.

It’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s torture.

And if it happened to your child in Oklahoma, we will make them pay.

We’re Attorney 911. We’re Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we’re fighting for Noble County families.

Call us now. 📞 1-888-ATTY-911