🛡️ Hazing Victims in Buffalo County: Your Rights, Your Recovery, Your Justice
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Serving Buffalo County families from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont
🚨 Buffalo County Parents & Students: Hazing Is Happening Near You — And It’s Not What You Think
You’ve heard the stories. You’ve seen the headlines. You think hazing is just “boys being boys” — a little drinking, some silly pranks, maybe a paddling.
You’re wrong.
Hazing in Buffalo County and across America has become torture disguised as tradition. Waterboarding. Forced exercise until muscles break down. Beating with wooden paddles. Sleep deprivation. Psychological abuse. And yes, it’s happening at universities near Buffalo County.
We know because we’re fighting this battle RIGHT NOW. Our attorneys are currently representing a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston. Our client was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his kidneys failed, and hospitalized for four days. He wasn’t even a student at the university yet.
This same hazing is happening at universities near Buffalo County. The same fraternities operate near Buffalo County. The same negligence exists at Buffalo County institutions. And we will fight for Buffalo County families just like we’re fighting in Houston.
🔍 What Buffalo County Families Need to Know About Hazing
1. Hazing Is Not “Tradition” — It’s Abuse
The activities that hospitalized our client:
- Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning — considered torture when used on enemy combatants)
- Forced to do 100+ pushups and 500+ squats until he couldn’t stand
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting
- Made to lie in vomit-soaked grass
- Another pledge hog-tied face-down on a table for over an hour
- Another pledge lost consciousness during a workout — they kept going
This is not tradition. This is not bonding. This is torture. This is assault. This is happening near Buffalo County.
2. Universities Near Buffalo County Are Complicit
The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was waterboarded. They had a student hospitalized from hazing in 2017. They knew the risks. They had the power to stop it.
Universities near Buffalo County face the same liability. They have Greek life. They have fraternities. They have the same power — and the same failure — to protect students.
3. National Organizations Know — And Do Nothing
Pi Kappa Phi had a student die from hazing in 2017. They had 8 years to fix their culture. Instead, they allowed our client to be hospitalized in 2025.
The same national fraternities operate near Buffalo County. They have the same knowledge. They have the same failure.
4. Buffalo County Victims Have Rights — And Weapons
If your child was hazed near Buffalo County, you have legal rights:
- Negligence claims against the university
- Assault and battery claims against individual members
- Premises liability if hazing occurred in a fraternity house
- Punitive damages for egregious conduct
- Federal civil rights claims for institutional cover-ups
And Buffalo County families have us. We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing case. We know how to win.
⚖️ Buffalo County Hazing Victims: Who Is Liable?
1. The Local Chapter
The Buffalo County chapter that organized and conducted the hazing is directly liable. Every member who participated can be sued individually.
2. The National Organization
The national fraternity/sorority is liable for:
- Failing to supervise Buffalo County chapters
- Failing to enforce anti-hazing policies
- Allowing a culture of abuse to continue
- Having prior knowledge of hazing at other chapters
They have deep pockets and insurance. They will pay.
3. The University
The university near Buffalo County is liable for:
- Premises liability if they own the fraternity house
- Negligent supervision of Greek life
- Failure to act on prior hazing incidents
- Institutional negligence in oversight
Universities have substantial resources. They will pay to avoid bad publicity.
4. Individual Members
Every Buffalo County member who participated in hazing can be held personally liable. This includes:
- Chapter president
- Pledgemaster
- Active members
- Former members who hosted hazing
- Alumni who facilitated
They have homeowner’s insurance. That insurance may cover their liability.
💰 What Buffalo County Hazing Victims Can Recover
Economic Damages
- Medical bills (hospitalization, specialists, therapy)
- Future medical expenses (kidney monitoring, potential dialysis/transplant)
- Lost wages (time missed from work during recovery)
- Educational disruption (tuition, scholarships, delayed graduation)
Non-Economic Damages
- Physical pain and suffering (pain from injuries, treatment, recovery)
- Mental anguish (PTSD, anxiety, depression from abuse)
- Emotional distress (humiliation, shame, loss of trust)
- Loss of enjoyment of life (impact on college experience, relationships)
Punitive Damages
When conduct is egregious, reckless, or intentional, juries award punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and deter future misconduct.
Our $10 million demand is not arbitrary. It’s based on precedent:
- $10.1 million — Stone Foltz (Pi Kappa Alpha, Bowling Green State)
- $6.1 million — Maxwell Gruver (Phi Delta Theta, LSU)
- $110+ million — Timothy Piazza (Beta Theta Pi, Penn State)
Buffalo County families deserve the same justice.
📋 What Buffalo County Families Should Do If Hazing Occurs
Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) symptoms may be delayed
- Psychological trauma may not appear immediately
- Medical records are critical evidence
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
✅ Photos/Videos:
- Injuries at all stages of healing
- Hazing locations
- Items used in hazing (paddles, hoses, alcohol containers)
✅ Communications:
- Text messages (GroupMe, iMessage, WhatsApp)
- Social media posts/messages (Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok)
- Emails
✅ Witness Information:
- Names and contact info of other pledges
- Names and contact info of bystanders
✅ Documents:
- Pledge manuals, schedules, rules
- Academic records (showing impact on grades)
- Employment records (lost wages)
Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without Legal Counsel
- They will try to control the narrative
- They will pressure you to stay quiet
- They will offer “apologies” with strings attached
- Their interests are not your interests
Step 4: Do NOT Post on Social Media
- Anything you post can be used against you
- Even innocent posts can be twisted to show you’re “not really hurt”
- Stay off social media until your case is resolved
Step 5: Contact Attorney911 Immediately
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com
We offer:
- Free, confidential consultations for Buffalo County families
- $0 upfront cost — we work on contingency
- Immediate evidence preservation — we send preservation letters
- Aggressive representation — we fight for maximum compensation
- Nationwide reach — we serve Buffalo County victims regardless of location
⏳ Buffalo County Families: Time Is Critical
Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. If you don’t act within 2 years of the hazing incident, you lose your right to sue forever.
Evidence disappears quickly:
- Texts get deleted
- Photos get lost
- Witnesses forget
- Organizations destroy records
The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case will be.
🎯 Why Buffalo County Families Choose Attorney911
1. We’re Fighting This Fight 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 battle. Buffalo County families get the same aggressive representation.
2. We Have the Experience
- 25+ years of litigation experience (Ralph Manginello)
- Former insurance defense attorneys — we know how defendants think
- Federal court admission — we can pursue Buffalo County cases nationwide
- Dual-state bar licenses (Texas AND New York) — strategic advantage for national fraternities
- BP Texas City explosion litigation — experience with complex, high-stakes cases
3. We Understand the Culture
- Ralph Manginello is a Hall of Fame athlete and youth coach — he understands team dynamics, locker room culture, and the pressures that lead to hazing
- We’ve handled hazing cases before — Kappa Sigma, Texas A&M, rhabdomyolysis injuries
- We know Greek life — we understand the organizations, the power structures, and how to dismantle their defenses
4. We Fight for Maximum Compensation
- We pursue all liable parties — chapter, nationals, university, individuals
- We calculate full damages — medical, psychological, educational, punitive
- We negotiate aggressively — we don’t accept lowball offers
- We go to trial if needed — we’re not afraid to fight in court
5. We Protect Buffalo County Victims
- We handle all communications with the organization, university, and insurance companies
- We protect you from retaliation and intimidation
- We guide you through Title IX and criminal investigations
- We connect you with medical and psychological support
6. We Come to Buffalo County
- Video consultations for Buffalo County families
- Travel to Buffalo County for depositions, meetings, and trials
- Remote representation — distance is not a barrier
🏆 Our Track Record for Buffalo County Families
Hazing Litigation Experience
- Currently litigating $10M hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
- Experience with Kappa Sigma fraternity hazing cases
- Represented victims of rhabdomyolysis injuries from hazing
- Familiar with Texas A&M University hazing culture
Proven Results
- Multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases
- Successful outcomes in complex litigation against large institutions
- Aggressive representation that forces defendants to take cases seriously
Media Recognition
Our current hazing case has been covered by:
- ABC13 Houston
- KHOU 11
- Houston Chronicle
- Houston Public Media
We know how to use media to pressure defendants and protect Buffalo County victims.
📞 Buffalo County Hazing Victims: Call Now — Free Consultation
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com
Available 24/7 for Buffalo County hazing emergencies
We work on contingency — $0 upfront for Buffalo County families. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.
🔥 Our Message to Buffalo County Fraternities, Sororities, and Universities
To the fraternities operating near Buffalo County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. We know your history.
If you haze students near Buffalo County, we will pursue every liable entity. We will depose your officers. We will subpoena your records. We will expose your culture.
Pi Kappa Phi’s UH chapter? Shut down. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated. $10 million lawsuit pending.
That’s what happens when you haze in Texas.
Your Buffalo County chapter could be next.
To the universities near Buffalo County:
You have a duty to protect your students. When you own the fraternity house, when you recognize the organization, when you collect tuition from students who join — you are responsible for what happens.
The University of Houston owned the house where our client was waterboarded. They knew about a hazing hospitalization in 2017. They did nothing. Now they’re a defendant in our $10 million lawsuit.
Buffalo County universities: The same liability applies to you. Act now or face the same accountability.
🎓 Buffalo County Students: You Deserve Better
You came to college to learn, to grow, to make friends. You didn’t come to be tortured.
If you’re being hazed near Buffalo County:
- You are not alone
- You are not to blame
- You have rights
- You have options
- You have us
Call us. We will protect you. We will fight for you. We will help you recover.
🏛️ Buffalo County Parents: Your Child’s Safety Is Non-Negotiable
You sent your child to college expecting them to be safe. You trusted the university. You trusted the fraternity.
That trust was betrayed.
If your child was hazed near Buffalo County:
- They may be afraid to tell you
- They may feel ashamed
- They may fear retaliation
- They may not even recognize it as hazing
Talk to them. Ask them. Listen to them.
And if they tell you something happened, call us immediately.
📚 Buffalo County Hazing Resources
Educational Materials
- What Is Hazing? — StopHazing.org
- Hazing Prevention — HazingPrevention.org
- Know Your Rights — Inside Higher Ed
Support Organizations
- Clery Center — Campus safety resources
- National Hazing Hotline — 1-888-NOT-HAZE (1-888-668-4293)
- Crisis Text Line — Text “HOME” to 741741
Legal Resources
- Attorney911 Hazing Hotline — 1-888-ATTY-911
- Texas Hazing Law — Texas Education Code § 37.151-37.157
- Federal Stop Campus Hazing Act — Pending legislation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Buffalo County Families
Q: What if my child consented to the hazing?
A: Consent is not a defense in Texas. Texas Education Code § 37.154 explicitly states that consent does not justify hazing. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the organization and individuals can still be held liable.
Q: What if the hazing didn’t cause serious injury?
A: Even “minor” hazing can support a lawsuit. Psychological trauma, humiliation, and emotional distress are compensable. Additionally, hazing often escalates — what starts as “harmless” can become dangerous quickly.
Q: What if we’re afraid of retaliation?
A: We protect our clients. We handle all communications with the organization. We can request protective orders if needed. We have experience protecting victims from intimidation.
Q: What if the hazing happened off-campus?
A: Liability still applies. Hazing is illegal whether it occurs on or off campus. If it’s part of the organization’s activities, they are responsible.
Q: What if my child is an international student?
A: Your immigration status does not affect your right to compensation. We have bilingual staff and experience representing international students. Your visa status will not be impacted by pursuing legal action.
Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney911?
A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency, meaning we only get paid if you win your case. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery, so you never pay out of pocket.
Q: How long does a hazing lawsuit take?
A: Every case is different. Some cases settle within months. Others may take 1-2 years if they go to trial. We work to resolve cases as quickly as possible while maximizing your recovery.
Q: Can we sue even if the chapter was suspended?
A: Absolutely. Suspending the chapter doesn’t erase liability. The national organization, university, and individuals can still be held accountable.
📢 Buffalo County Families: This Is Your Call to Action
Hazing has destroyed lives near Buffalo County. It has hospitalized students. It has killed students. It has left families devastated.
But it doesn’t have to continue.
One brave victim can change everything. Our client in Houston is speaking out — and his case is sending a message nationwide. Your Buffalo County case could save lives.
If you or your child was hazed near Buffalo County:
- Get medical attention — document everything
- Preserve evidence — photos, texts, witness info
- Do not talk to the organization without legal counsel
- Call Attorney911 immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911
We will fight for you. We will hold them accountable. We will help you recover.
Buffalo County families: The time to act is now.
🚨 Buffalo County Hazing Victims: Call 1-888-ATTY-911 Now
Your consultation is free. Your case is confidential. Your recovery starts today.
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