🚨 Hazing Victims in Spartanburg County: You Are Not Alone. We Are Fighting This Fight Right Now.
Spartanburg County families — if your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization, we can help.
Right now, our attorneys Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña are fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston. A student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, struck with wooden paddles, and hospitalized with kidney failure — all in the name of “tradition.”
The same hazing happens at Spartanburg County universities. The same fraternities operate near Spartanburg County. The same negligence exists at Spartanburg County institutions. And we will fight for Spartanburg County families with the same fury we’re bringing to this case.
🔥 This Is What Hazing Looks Like in Spartanburg County
Hazing isn’t “boys being boys.” It’s not “building character.” It’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s torture.
At the University of Houston, Pi Kappa Phi:
- Waterboarded a student with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced him to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down
- Struck him with wooden paddles
- Made him eat until he vomited, then forced him to keep running
- Hospitalized him with kidney failure for 4 days
This isn’t happening just in Houston. It’s happening at universities near Spartanburg County too.
🏛️ Spartanburg County Universities: Greek Life and Hazing Risks
Spartanburg County is home to respected institutions where Greek life thrives. While we cannot comment on specific incidents at Spartanburg County schools without verified evidence, we know this for certain:
- National fraternities like Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and others have active chapters at universities near Spartanburg County
- These same organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements nationwide — including the $10 million case we’re fighting right now
- Universities near Spartanburg County have the same duty to protect students that University of Houston failed to uphold
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Spartanburg County, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.
💔 What Spartanburg County Families Should Know
1. Hazing is illegal in South Carolina
South Carolina has strict anti-hazing laws. Consent is not a defense — even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says it doesn’t matter. Hazing is a crime, punishable by fines and jail time.
2. Universities are responsible
Colleges and universities near Spartanburg County have a legal duty to protect students. When they fail — whether through neglect, lack of oversight, or turning a blind eye — they can be held legally and financially accountable.
3. National organizations know the risks
Fraternities and sororities with chapters near Spartanburg County have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries. They know the dangers. When they fail to prevent hazing, they share liability.
4. You have legal rights
If your child has been hazed near Spartanburg County, you may be entitled to:
- Compensation for medical bills
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Compensation for psychological trauma
- Punitive damages to punish egregious conduct
5. Time is critical
South Carolina has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Act now to protect your rights.
🏥 Medical Consequences of Hazing
Hazing isn’t just embarrassing — it can be life-threatening. Our client suffered:
- Rhabdomyolysis — muscle breakdown that can cause kidney failure
- Acute kidney failure — requiring 4 days of hospitalization
- Severe muscle pain and inability to walk
- Psychological trauma — fear, anxiety, PTSD
Other common hazing injuries include:
- Alcohol poisoning (from forced drinking)
- Traumatic brain injury (from beatings or falls)
- Heat stroke or hypothermia (from exposure)
- Cardiac arrest (from extreme physical exertion)
- Sexual assault injuries
- Death
If your child has been hazed near Spartanburg County and is experiencing symptoms — seek medical attention immediately. Then contact us.
📞 Spartanburg County Families: Call Now for Free Consultation
We serve hazing victims nationwide — including Spartanburg County.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
We work on contingency — $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.
We offer:
- Free, confidential consultations for Spartanburg County families
- Video consultations — no need to travel
- Immediate evidence preservation — we help you protect critical documentation
- Aggressive representation — we fight for maximum compensation
- Nationwide reach — we can pursue cases anywhere in America
Distance is not a barrier. Justice is our priority.
🔍 What to Do If Your Child Has Been Hazed in Spartanburg County
1. Seek medical attention immediately
Even if injuries seem minor, get checked. Some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) may not show symptoms right away.
2. Preserve all evidence
- Take photos of injuries, locations, any items used in hazing
- Save all communications — texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails
- Write down everything — dates, times, what happened, who was there
- Get witness information — names and contact info of other pledges or witnesses
3. Do NOT confront the organization alone
They will try to control the narrative, destroy evidence, and intimidate witnesses. Let us handle all communication.
4. Do NOT post on social media
Anything you post can be used against you. Stay quiet online until your case is resolved.
5. Contact Attorney 911 immediately
The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case will be. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now.
💰 What Spartanburg County Hazing Cases Are Worth
Hazing cases can result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Recent examples:
| 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 |
| Our Case | University of Houston | Pi Kappa Phi | $10 million lawsuit pending |
If your child has been hazed near Spartanburg County, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Pain and suffering
- Psychological trauma (therapy, PTSD treatment)
- Lost wages and earning capacity
- Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)
⚖️ Who Is Liable for Spartanburg County Hazing?
We pursue every responsible party to maximize your recovery:
- The local chapter — for organizing and conducting hazing
- The national organization — for failing to prevent hazing despite knowing the risks
- The university — for failing to protect students and failing to supervise Greek life
- Individual members — for participating in or facilitating hazing
- Alumni — if hazing occurred at their property
- Insurance companies — for providing coverage to these entities
We don’t just sue broke college students. We go after the institutions with deep pockets.
🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Spartanburg County Hazing Case?
1. We’re fighting this battle right now
While other firms talk about hazing, we’re actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit. We know the tactics. We know the defenses. We know how to win.
2. Former insurance defense attorneys
Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know their playbook. Now we use it against them.
3. Federal court authority
We’re admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas. We can pursue your Spartanburg County case in federal court if needed.
4. Dual-state bar admission
Licensed in Texas and New York. Strategic advantage for cases against national organizations.
5. Proven track record
- $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston (current)
- Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury cases
- Former BP Texas City explosion litigation — mass tort experience
- Hundreds of cases won by exposing flawed evidence
6. We travel to Spartanburg County
We will come to Spartanburg County for:
- Client meetings
- Depositions
- Trials
- Evidence gathering
- Distance is not a barrier to justice
7. We speak Spanish
Se habla español. We serve Spartanburg County’s Hispanic community without language barriers.
8. We care
We’re not just fighting for compensation. We’re fighting to stop hazing culture. Lupe Peña said it best:
“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.”
🏆 Our Promise to Spartanburg County Families
- We will listen — your story matters.
- We will investigate — we leave no stone unturned.
- We will fight — we don’t back down from powerful institutions.
- We will communicate — you’ll always know what’s happening with your case.
- We will win — we have the experience, the strategy, and the determination.
📅 Time Is Running Out for Spartanburg County Victims
South Carolina has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. That means you have 3 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.
Don’t wait until it’s too late.
- Evidence disappears
- Witnesses forget
- Your legal rights expire
Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free consultation.
🔥 Spartanburg County: Enough Is Enough
The fraternities say it’s “tradition.”
The universities say they’re “shocked.”
The victims say it’s torture.
We say: Enough is enough.
If your child has been hazed near Spartanburg County, we will fight for you. We will hold every responsible party accountable. We will send a message that cannot be ignored.
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now. Justice starts today.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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Spartanburg County families — we are your legal emergency responders.
