🚨 Hazing Victim Legal Rights in Wyoming County, PA — Attorney 911
Wyoming County Families: Your Child Deserves Justice
Hazing isn’t “tradition.” It isn’t “brotherhood.” It’s abuse—and it’s happening at universities near Wyoming County. The same fraternities that waterboarded a student in Houston operate right here in Pennsylvania. The same negligence that hospitalized a University of Houston pledge exists at Wyoming County institutions.
Attorney 911 is fighting this battle RIGHT NOW. We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to win. And we’ll bring that same aggressive representation to Wyoming County families.
The Hazing Crisis in Wyoming County
Hazing Doesn’t Stop at State Lines
Wyoming County is home to hardworking families who send their children to college expecting them to be safe. But the truth is, hazing happens everywhere—including at universities near Wyoming County.
The same national fraternities involved in hazing deaths nationwide have chapters at:
- Keystone College (La Plume, PA)
- Misericordia University (Dallas, PA)
- University of Scranton (Scranton, PA)
- Wilkes University (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
- Marywood University (Scranton, PA)
These institutions are just a short drive from Wyoming County—and they face the same hazing risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.
What Hazing Looks Like in Wyoming County
Hazing isn’t just “a few pushups.” It’s torture. In our current case, a University of Houston student was:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then forced to keep running
- Hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure from rhabdomyolysis
This isn’t just happening in Texas. The same “traditions” exist at Wyoming County-area fraternities and student organizations.
Wyoming County Families: You Have Legal Rights
Pennsylvania Hazing Laws Protect Your Child
Pennsylvania has strict anti-hazing laws that apply to all colleges and universities in the state, including those near Wyoming County.
Under Pennsylvania’s Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law (Act 80 of 2018):
- Hazing is a felony if it causes serious bodily injury or death
- Consent is not a defense—even if your child “agreed” to participate
- Organizations that haze can be fined up to $15,000
- Universities that fail to prevent hazing can be held liable
This law was named after Timothy Piazza, a Penn State student who died from hazing in 2017. If it can happen at Penn State, it can happen at a Wyoming County-area school.
Who Can Be Sued for Hazing in Wyoming County?
If your child was hazed at a Wyoming County-area university, multiple parties can be held liable:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise chapter; knew about hazing risks |
| University | Failed to prevent hazing despite having authority to do so |
| Chapter Officers (President, Pledgemaster, etc.) | Leadership responsibility; directed hazing activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in or failed to stop hazing |
| Fraternity/Sorority Housing Corporation | Owned/controlled property where hazing occurred |
| Alumni Who Hosted Hazing | Allowed hazing at their homes (premises liability) |
In our Houston case, we’re suing ALL of these parties—and we’ll do the same for Wyoming County families.
The $10 Million Fight: Why Wyoming County Families Should Care
This Could Happen to Your Child
We’re currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for hazing that hospitalized a student with kidney failure. The same fraternity has chapters at universities near Wyoming County.
Key Facts from Our Case:
✅ Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✅ Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until collapse
✅ Struck with wooden paddles
✅ Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
✅ Same fraternity (Pi Kappa Phi) had a hazing death in 2017—they knew the risks and did nothing
✅ University of Houston owned the fraternity house—they knew hazing was happening and failed to stop it
This isn’t just a Texas problem. The same fraternities operate near Wyoming County. The same negligence exists at Wyoming County-area universities. Your child could be next.
Multi-Million Dollar Precedents Prove Wyoming County Victims Can Win
Hazing cases result in massive settlements and verdicts—and Wyoming County families deserve the same justice.
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | $10.1 million settlement |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | $110+ million settlement |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Confidential settlement |
| Adam Oakes | Virginia Commonwealth | Delta Chi | $4+ million settlement |
Wyoming County families: These verdicts prove that hazing cases win big. The same legal strategies apply to your case.
What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Wyoming County
Step-by-Step Action Plan
If your child was hazed at a Wyoming County-area university, act immediately:
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Get Medical Attention
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Document everything—medical records are critical evidence
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Preserve All Evidence
- Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs)
- Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any items used
- Get witness names and contact info—other pledges, bystanders
- Do NOT delete anything—this is evidence
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Do NOT Talk to the Organization
- The fraternity/sorority will try to control the narrative
- They may pressure your child to sign documents or give statements
- Anything your child says can be used against them
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Report to Authorities
- File a police report (hazing is a crime in Pennsylvania)
- Report to the university (Title IX office, student conduct)
- Report to the national organization (if applicable)
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Contact an Attorney Immediately
- Time is critical—Pennsylvania has a 2-year statute of limitations
- Evidence disappears quickly
- Witnesses forget details
- Call Attorney 911 NOW: 1-888-ATTY-911
Why Wyoming County Families Choose Attorney 911
We’re Not Just Lawyers—We’re Fighters
| Why Us? | What We Offer Wyoming County Families |
|---|---|
| 25+ Years of Litigation Experience | Battle-tested in courtrooms across America |
| Former Insurance Defense Attorneys | We know how insurance companies think—and how to beat them |
| Federal Court Authority | Can pursue your case in federal court if needed |
| Dual-State Bar Licenses | Texas AND New York—strategic advantage for national fraternity cases |
| Hazing-Specific Expertise | Currently litigating a $10 million hazing case; rhabdomyolysis case experience |
| Nationwide Reach | We serve hazing victims across America, including Wyoming County |
| Contingency Fees | $0 upfront—you don’t pay unless we win |
| Aggressive Representation | We don’t back down from powerful institutions |
Wyoming County families: You deserve the same aggressive representation we’re bringing to our Houston case.
What Wyoming County Families Can Expect
When you hire Attorney 911, we:
✅ Investigate immediately—preserve evidence before it disappears
✅ Identify all liable parties—chapter, nationals, university, individuals
✅ Calculate full damages—medical bills, pain and suffering, punitive damages
✅ Negotiate aggressively—we don’t accept lowball offers
✅ Take it to trial if needed—we’re not afraid to fight in court
✅ Travel to Wyoming County—for depositions, meetings, and trials
We don’t just talk about hazing—we’re fighting it RIGHT NOW.
Wyoming County Fraternities: We’re Watching
A Warning to Greek Organizations Near Wyoming County
To the fraternities and sororities operating near Wyoming County:
- Pi Kappa Phi
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Pi Kappa Alpha
- Phi Delta Theta
- Beta Theta Pi
- Sigma Chi
- Kappa Sigma
- And all others
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
If you haze students in Wyoming County, we will:
- Sue your chapter
- Sue your national organization
- Sue your university
- Sue your officers and members personally
- Pursue punitive damages for your reckless conduct
The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston? Shut down. The same will happen to your chapter if you don’t clean up your act.
Wyoming County Universities: The Same Liability Applies to You
A Warning to Wyoming County-Area Universities
To the administrations at:
- Keystone College
- Misericordia University
- University of Scranton
- Wilkes University
- Marywood University
- And all others near Wyoming County
The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.
If you fail to prevent hazing, we will hold you accountable.
We’re coming for every institution that allows this culture to continue.
Wyoming County Families: Contact Us Now
Free Consultation — Available 24/7
If your child was hazed at a Wyoming County-area university, you have legal rights. We can help.
Call now for a free, confidential consultation:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
We work on contingency—you pay $0 unless we win.
We travel to Wyoming County for your case.
Don’t wait—evidence disappears, and the statute of limitations is ticking.
Wyoming County Parents: This Could Happen to Your Child
Ask yourself:
- Does your child attend a university near Wyoming County?
- Have they joined a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or club?
- Do they talk about “pledging” or “initiation”?
- Have you noticed changes in their behavior—anxiety, depression, withdrawal?
If the answer is yes, your child could be at risk.
Call us before it’s too late: 1-888-ATTY-911
The Time to Act Is Now
Hazing destroys lives. It sends students to the hospital. It kills.
But it doesn’t have to.
Wyoming County families: You have the power to stop this. You have the power to hold these institutions accountable. You have the power to protect the next student.
Call Attorney 911 today.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Enough is enough.
