π¨ Hazing Victim Legal Support for Obion County, Tennessee
Attorney 911: Nationwide Legal Advocates for Hazing Victims
Serving Obion County Families with Aggressive, Compassionate Representation
If your child has been hazed at a college or university near Obion County, you are not alone. We are fighting this battle right now β and we will fight for you.
At Attorney 911, we 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 muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure β all as part of a so-called “pledge process.”
This isnβt just happening in Houston. Itβs happening at universities near Obion County. And we are here to stop it.
π Obion County Families: Call Now for Immediate Help
Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
Available 24/7 β Free, Confidential Consultation
We work on contingency β you pay nothing unless we win your case.
π« Hazing Happens at Universities Near Obion County
While our current case is in Texas, hazing is a nationwide epidemic. The same fraternities and sororities operate at universities near Obion County, including:
- University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin) β Just 30 miles east of Obion County
- Union University (Jackson, TN) β 80 miles southeast
- Murray State University (Murray, KY) β 40 miles northeast
- Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau, MO) β 90 miles northwest
- Austin Peay State University (Clarksville, TN) β 120 miles east
These institutions have active Greek life programs. The same national fraternities and sororities that hazed our client in Houston have chapters near Obion County.
If your child attends or plans to attend college near Obion County, they face the same risks.
π₯ What Is Hazing? β Itβs Not Tradition. Itβs Torture.
Hazing is any activity that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of pledging, initiation, or maintaining membership in an organization.
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Physical abuse β Beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion
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Forced consumption β Alcohol, food, or other substances until vomiting
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Waterboarding or simulated drowning β As seen in our current case
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Sleep deprivation β Forced late nights, early mornings, disrupted sleep
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Psychological torture β Humiliation, degradation, threats, isolation
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Sexual abuse β Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
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Exposure to extreme conditions β Cold weather, heat, confined spaces
Hazing is not “boys being boys.” It is not “building brotherhood.” It is abuse. It is assault. And it is often criminal.
π The Devastating Consequences of Hazing
Hazing can cause life-altering injuries and even death. Our current client suffered:
- Rhabdomyolysis β Muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure
- Acute kidney failure β Required 4 days of hospitalization
- Severe physical pain β Could not walk or move for days
- Psychological trauma β Fear of retribution, PTSD, anxiety
Other documented consequences of hazing include:
- Alcohol poisoning β From forced binge drinking
- Traumatic brain injury β From beatings or falls
- Heat stroke or hypothermia β From extreme exposure
- Cardiac arrest β From extreme physical exertion
- Permanent disability β Chronic kidney disease, mobility issues
- Death β At least one hazing death per year in the U.S. since 2000
Many victims never report hazing due to fear, shame, or loyalty to the organization. But silence only protects the abusers.
βοΈ Your Legal Rights as a Hazing Victim in Obion County
1. You Can Sue for Money Damages
If your child was hazed, you can pursue compensation for:
- Medical bills β Hospitalization, treatment, therapy
- Future medical expenses β Long-term care, rehabilitation
- Lost wages β Time missed from work or school
- Pain and suffering β Physical and emotional trauma
- Punitive damages β To punish the organization for egregious conduct
Our current case seeks $10 million β and precedent shows these cases win.
2. Consent Is Not a Defense in Tennessee
Some organizations claim, “They agreed to participate.” Tennessee law says this doesnβt matter.
Under Tennessee Code Annotated Β§ 49-7-123, hazing is illegal regardless of whether the victim consented. Organizations cannot hide behind “tradition” or “voluntary participation.”
3. Multiple Defendants Can Be Held Liable
In our current case, we are suing:
- The local fraternity chapter β Directly responsible for hazing
- The national organization β Failed to supervise despite knowing about hazing culture
- The university β Owned the fraternity house and failed to protect students
- Individual members β Participated in or facilitated hazing
The same liability applies to Obion County cases.
4. You Have a Limited Time to Act
Tennessee has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including hazing. If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue.
Do not delay. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Your rights expire.
π What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Obion County
1. Seek Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Document all symptoms and treatments
- Keep all medical records and bills
2. Preserve Evidence
- Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence
- Save all communications β Texts, emails, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs
- Get witness names and contact information
- Do not delete anything β Even old messages may be important
3. Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without a Lawyer
- Fraternities, sororities, and universities will try to control the narrative
- They may pressure your child to sign documents or give statements
- Anything you say can be used against you
4. Contact Attorney 911 Immediately
- Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation
- We will evaluate your case and explain your legal options
- We handle all communication with the organization and their lawyers
5. Report the Hazing
- Consider filing a police report
- Report to the universityβs Title IX office or student affairs department
- Report to the national organization (but do not do this without legal counsel)
π° Multi-Million Dollar Precedents β Hazing Cases Win Big
Hazing lawsuits have resulted in multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Here are just a few examples:
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
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| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | Settlement | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | Jury Verdict | $6.1 million |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | Settlement | $110+ million |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Settlement | Confidential (major) |
| Adam Oakes | Virginia Commonwealth | Delta Chi | Settlement | $4+ million |
These cases prove that juries and courts take hazing seriously β and award substantial compensation to victims.
π Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Obion County Hazing Case?
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 is not theoretical β we are in the fight
- We know how to build these cases and win
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys β We Know Their Playbook
- Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides
- We know how they think, how they negotiate, and how they try to deny claims
- We use that insider knowledge to maximize your compensation
3. Nationwide Reach β We Serve Obion County Families
- While based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide
- We offer video consultations for Obion County families
- We travel to Obion County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
- We have federal court authority and can pursue cases across state lines
4. Aggressive, Compassionate Representation
- We treat every client like family
- We understand the emotional trauma of hazing
- We fight for justice, accountability, and prevention
5. No Upfront Costs β You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
- We work on a contingency fee basis β no hourly charges
- You pay nothing upfront
- We only get paid if we win your case
- This ensures access to justice for all Obion County families
π’ Our Message to Fraternities and Universities Near Obion County
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, and every other Greek organization operating near Obion County:
We are watching. We are documenting. We are coming for you.
The same legal strategies that secured $10 million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters. If you haze students near Obion County, we will pursue every liable entity β the national organization, the local chapter, the housing corporation, the university, and every individual member.
To universities near Obion County:
The same institutional negligence that made the University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now or face the same accountability.
π― Whatβs Next for Obion County Families?
If your child has been hazed, time is critical. Hereβs what happens next:
- Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation
- We evaluate your case and explain your legal options
- We handle all communication with the organization and their lawyers
- We build a strong case with evidence, expert witnesses, and legal strategy
- We negotiate aggressively for a fair settlement
- If necessary, we take your case to trial and fight for maximum compensation
We donβt just talk about hazing. Weβre fighting it right now. And we will fight for you.
π Obion County Families: Call Now β 1-888-ATTY-911
Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
Available 24/7 β Free, Confidential Consultation
No upfront costs β we only get paid if we win your case.
π¬ Hear From Our Clients
“Consistent communication and not one time did I call and not get a clear answer regarding my case.” β Dame Haskett
“They fought with the other party insurance and got me more of the settlement that I was expecting.” β Vivian Ruiz
“You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client that’s caught in the middle of many other cases. You are FAMILY to them and they protect and fight for you as such.” β Chad Harris
“My wife and I had such a great experience with this law firm. They all go above and beyond and really care about you as a person. I never felt like ‘just another case’ they were working on.” β Ambur Hamilton
ποΈ Serving Obion County and All of Tennessee
While our offices are in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, Texas, we proudly serve hazing victims nationwide, including Obion County and all of Tennessee.
We come to you. For depositions, client meetings, and trials, our attorneys will travel to Obion County.
Distance is not a barrier to justice.
π₯ Enough Is Enough. Itβs Time to Hold Them Accountable.
Hazing has taken too many lives. It has destroyed too many futures. It has traumatized too many families.
But together, we can stop it.
If your child has been hazed at a college or university near Obion County, call us now. Let us fight for justice, accountability, and the compensation your family deserves.
1-888-ATTY-911 β Because every hazing victim deserves a voice.
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