🛡️ Hazing Victims in Yamhill County, Oregon — Your Legal Rights and How to Fight Back

If your child has been hazed at a Yamhill County college or university, you are not alone. And you have powerful legal rights.

At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — a case involving waterboarding, forced exercise to kidney failure, and institutional negligence. The same fraternities operate in Yamhill County. The same hazing happens here. And we will fight for Yamhill County families with the same fury.

Yamhill County parents: Your child deserves justice. Your family deserves accountability. And you don’t have to face this alone.

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Yamhill County — It’s Happening Here

Yamhill County is home to Linfield University — a respected institution with a strong academic reputation. But like colleges across America, hazing thrives in the shadows of Greek life, sports teams, and student organizations.

The same national fraternities that waterboarded our client in Houston operate at Linfield and other universities near Yamhill County:

• Pi Kappa Phi — currently sued in our $10M case
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) — multiple hazing deaths nationwide
• Kappa Sigma — involved in hazing incidents
• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) — paid $10M+ in settlements
• Phi Delta Theta — $6.1M jury verdict for hazing death

These organizations have chapters near Yamhill County. They have the same “traditions.” They have the same culture of abuse. And they are putting Yamhill County students at risk.

⚠️ What Hazing Looks Like in Yamhill County

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys.” It’s torture disguised as tradition. In our current case, we’ve documented:

Yamhill County parents: If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Yamhill County, this could be happening to them right now.

💔 The Medical Reality — Hazing Can Kill or Permanently Injure

In our Houston case, our client was hospitalized for four days with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure. He passed brown urine — a sign his muscles were breaking down. He was too weak to stand.

Hazing causes:

• Rhabdomyolysis — muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure (can be fatal)
• Acute alcohol poisoning — leading cause of hazing deaths (BAC over 0.40 in some cases)
• Traumatic brain injury — from falls, beatings, or lack of oxygen
• Hypothermia/hyperthermia — from exposure during forced activities
• Cardiac arrest — from extreme physical exertion
• PTSD, anxiety, depression — long-term psychological damage

At Linfield University and other Yamhill County schools, students are at risk of these same injuries — right now.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Yamhill County Hazing Victim

1. Oregon Hazing Law — Criminal and Civil Liability

Oregon has strong anti-hazing laws that apply to all educational institutions in Yamhill County:

Oregon Revised Statutes § 351.070 — Hazing Prohibited

“No student or other person in attendance at any public or private institution of post-secondary education in this state shall initiate or participate in any form of hazing.”

Oregon Revised Statutes § 163.197 — Hazing as a Crime

Hazing is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and $6,250 in fines.

Key Provisions:

• Consent is NOT a defense — Even if your child agreed to participate, it’s still illegal
• Institutions can be liable — Universities must prevent hazing; failure to do so creates liability
• Individuals face criminal charges — Those who participate or facilitate can go to jail

2. Civil Lawsuits — Holding Institutions Accountable

Beyond criminal charges, Yamhill County families can file civil lawsuits to recover compensation for:

Precedent: Hazing lawsuits have resulted in $6M to $110M+ settlements and verdicts nationwide. Yamhill County families deserve the same justice.

🏛️ Who Can Be Sued in Yamhill County Hazing Cases

Hazing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Multiple parties share responsibility — and liability:

In our Houston case, we are suing:

• The local chapter
• The national organization
• The university
• Individual members
• A former member and his spouse

Yamhill County families get the same aggressive representation.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Yamhill County

IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS — PRESERVE EVIDENCE

SPECIFIC TO YAMHILL COUNTY:

• Linfield University students: Report to the Dean of Students office, but do not give a statement without legal counsel
• Other Yamhill County students: Report to your school’s Title IX office or student affairs
• Consider filing a police report — hazing is a crime in Oregon
• Contact Yamhill County law enforcement if you fear for your safety

🎯 Why Yamhill County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the fight, and we know how to win.

2. 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 think. We know how they try to deny claims. And we know how to beat them.

3. Federal Court Authority — We Can Sue Anywhere

We are admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and have experience in federal litigation. We can represent Yamhill County families no matter where the hazing occurred.

4. Dual-State Licensed — Texas AND New York

This gives us strategic advantage when suing national fraternities headquartered outside Oregon.

5. Se Habla Español — Bilingual Representation

Many hazing victims are international students or come from Spanish-speaking families. We provide full legal services in Spanish — no language barriers.

6. Contingency Fee — $0 Upfront

Yamhill County families pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case. No recovery, no fee.

7. We Will Travel to Yamhill County

For depositions, client meetings, and trials, our attorneys will come to Yamhill County. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

8. Proven Track Record — Millions Recovered

• $10M hazing lawsuit pending (current case)
• Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury cases
• BP Texas City explosion litigation — mass tort experience
• Hundreds of cases won by exposing flawed evidence

📞 Yamhill County Hazing Victims — Call Now

If your child has been hazed in Yamhill County or at any college near Yamhill County, call us immediately.

✅ Free consultation — we’ll evaluate your case at no cost
✅ No upfront fees — we work on contingency
✅ Confidential — your privacy is protected
✅ Available 24/7 — hazing emergencies don’t wait

📞 1-888-ATTY-911

📧 ralph@atty911.com

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We are Attorney 911 — your first responders to legal emergencies. And hazing is an emergency.

🏆 What We Can Achieve for Yamhill County Families

1. Financial Compensation

• Medical bills paid
• Lost wages recovered
• Pain and suffering compensated
• Future medical care funded

2. Institutional Accountability

• University policy changes
• Greek life oversight reforms
• Chapter suspensions or closures
• National organization policy reforms

3. Criminal Consequences

• Pressuring law enforcement to file charges
• Supporting criminal prosecutions
• Holding individuals criminally liable

4. Preventing Future Hazing

• Media coverage to expose dangerous chapters
• Legislative advocacy for stronger laws
• Public pressure to change Greek life culture

5. Peace of Mind

• Knowing you did everything to protect your child
• Knowing you held the abusers accountable
• Knowing you may have saved another student’s life

🔥 Message to Yamhill County Fraternities and Universities

To the fraternities operating near Yamhill County:

We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10M+ verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students in Yamhill County, we will pursue every liable entity. We already shut down Beta Nu at UH. Your chapter could be next.

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and other nationals:

If your chapter operates near Yamhill County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America. We track your house corporations, your alumni chapters, and your documented history of hazing deaths. If your Yamhill County chapter harms students, we will come for you.

To Linfield University and other Yamhill County institutions:

The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now — or face the same accountability.

📚 Yamhill County Hazing Education — What Parents Need to Know

1. Hazing Doesn’t Just Happen in Fraternities

While fraternities are the most common offenders, hazing occurs in:

• Sororities
• Sports teams
• Marching bands
• ROTC programs
• Honor societies
• Club sports
• Student government

If your child is joining ANY organization at a Yamhill County school, ask:

• What does the initiation process involve?
• Are there any physical activities required?
• Is alcohol involved?
• Can I see the new member manual?

2. Hazing is Often Hidden — Know the Warning Signs

Red Flags for Yamhill County Parents:

• Sudden secrecy about activities
• Unexplained bruises, injuries, or exhaustion
• Avoiding questions about the organization
• Sudden weight loss or gain
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Increased anxiety or depression
• Avoiding social events with non-members
• Sudden academic decline

3. Consent is NOT a Defense in Oregon

Oregon law is clear: Even if your child agreed to participate, it’s still illegal hazing. The law explicitly states that consent is not a defense.

4. Universities Have a Duty to Protect Students

Linfield University and other Yamhill County institutions have:

• A legal duty to protect students from foreseeable harm
• The power to regulate Greek life and student organizations
• The authority to inspect properties and enforce policies

When they fail to act, they are liable.

5. The Statute of Limitations is Ticking

In Oregon, you typically have 2 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your rights expire.

🎓 Hazing at Linfield University — What You Should Know

Linfield University, located in McMinnville, Yamhill County, is home to multiple Greek organizations, including:

• Fraternities: Delta Psi Delta, Phi Delta Theta (historically)
• Sororities: Alpha Phi, Zeta Tau Alpha

While Linfield has policies against hazing, the reality is:

• National organizations operate independently
• Universities often lack real oversight
• Hazing persists despite policies

If your child is pledging a Linfield fraternity or sorority, ask:

• What does the new member education program involve?
• Are there any physical activities or tests?
• Is alcohol served at events?
• Can I see the new member manual?

If you suspect hazing, contact Attorney 911 immediately.

📢 Yamhill County Hazing — Share Your Story

If you or someone you know has been hazed in Yamhill County, we want to hear from you.

Your story could:

• Help build a case against a dangerous chapter
• Prevent future hazing incidents
• Support legislative reform
• Give other victims the courage to come forward

Contact us confidentially:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com

You are not alone. And you don’t have to stay silent.

🏆 Our Promise to Yamhill County Families

“When a legal emergency hits — whether it’s on a Texas highway, a Yamhill County campus, or a fraternity house anywhere in America — we move FIRST, FAST, and DECISIVELY.”

For Yamhill County hazing victims, our team will:

• Build your case with expert witnesses (medical, Greek life culture, institutional negligence)
• Preserve evidence immediately — texts, photos, medical records, witness statements
• Negotiate from strength — we’re currently litigating a $10 MILLION hazing case
• Travel to Yamhill County — for depositions, trials, and client meetings when needed
• Provide remote consultations — Yamhill County families can video chat with our attorneys

If a university, fraternity, or insurance company tries to silence Yamhill County hazing victims, we take it to court.

🚨 Final Warning to Yamhill County Parents

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

It is:

• Assault
• Battery
• Torture
• Reckless endangerment
• Sometimes manslaughter
• Sometimes murder

The same fraternities that waterboarded our client in Houston have chapters near Yamhill County. The same culture exists here. The same risks are present.

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Yamhill County, talk to them. Ask questions. Demand transparency. And if something goes wrong — call us immediately.

Yamhill County families: Your child’s safety is worth fighting for. Their future is worth protecting. And their justice is worth pursuing.

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📧 ralph@atty911.com

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