🚨 Hazing Victims in Coke County, Texas: You Are Not Alone
If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, or student organization near Coke County, Texas — we can help. Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now, and we will bring the same aggressive representation to Coke County families.
🏆 Why Coke County Families Choose Attorney 911 for Hazing Cases
1. We’re Fighting This Fight RIGHT NOW
While other firms talk about hazing, we’re actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. Our client was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure. This isn’t theoretical — it’s happening now, 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 exactly how they’ll try to minimize your claim. They’ll say:
- “Your child consented”
- “It’s just tradition”
- “No one meant any harm”
We know how to dismantle these defenses. Texas law says consent is not a defense to hazing. We’ll make sure the fraternity, national organization, and university can’t hide behind legal technicalities.
3. We Serve Coke County from Houston, Austin & Beaumont
While we’re based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including Coke County. We offer:
- Video consultations — Meet with us remotely
- Willingness to travel — For depositions, trials, and client meetings
- Federal court authority — Can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction
- Dual-state bar licenses — Texas AND New York (critical for national fraternity cases)
Distance is not a barrier to justice for Coke County families.
4. Multi-Million Dollar Case Experience
We’ve handled cases involving:
- BP Texas City explosion (15 deaths, 180+ injuries)
- Wrongful death claims
- Catastrophic injury cases
- High-profile media cases
Hazing cases are complex — they involve universities, national organizations, insurance carriers, and multiple defendants. We have the experience to navigate this complexity.
5. We Speak Spanish — Coke County Hispanic Families Welcome
Many hazing victims in Coke County come from Hispanic families. Se habla español. We can:
- Conduct consultations in Spanish
- Communicate throughout the case in Spanish
- Explain legal concepts in clear terms
- Eliminate language barriers to justice
6. We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront for Coke County Families
We understand that cost can be a barrier. We take hazing cases on contingency:
- $0 upfront
- $0 unless we win
- No financial risk to you
You pay nothing until we recover compensation for your family.
7. We Protect Victims from Retaliation
Our UH client is “fearful of doing an interview due to retribution.” We understand the intimidation culture in Greek organizations. We will:
- Handle all communications with the fraternity/sorority
- Protect your identity when possible
- Advise you on safety precautions
- Stand between you and the organization
🔥 The Hazing Crisis in Texas — It’s Happening Near Coke County
Hazing isn’t “boys being boys.” It’s not “tradition.” It’s abuse.
In our current case, a University of Houston fraternity:
- 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
- Forced him to eat until he vomited, then made him lie in vomit-soaked grass
- Hospitalized him with kidney failure for 4 days
This didn’t happen in some distant state. It happened in Texas. The same fraternities operate at universities near Coke County. The same hazing culture exists near Coke County.
📚 What Coke County Parents Need to Know About Hazing
1. Hazing is Illegal in Texas
Texas Education Code § 37.151 defines hazing as:
Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act occurring on or off campus that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, initiation, affiliation, holding office, or maintaining membership in an organization.
This includes:
- Physical brutality (paddling, beating, forced exercise)
- Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances)
- Sleep deprivation
- Psychological abuse
- Sexual humiliation
2. Consent is NOT a Defense
Texas law explicitly states:
“It is not a defense to prosecution that the person against whom the hazing was directed consented to or acquiesced in the hazing activity.”
When fraternities say “he agreed to participate,” Texas law says CONSENT DOESN’T MATTER.
3. Universities Are Liable
If hazing occurs at a Coke County university:
- The university may own or control the fraternity house
- They have a duty to protect students
- They can be sued for negligent supervision
- They often have substantial insurance coverage
4. National Organizations Are Liable
National fraternities and sororities:
- Have millions in assets
- Have liability insurance
- Are supposed to supervise local chapters
- Can be sued for failing to prevent hazing
5. Individuals Can Be Sued Personally
Chapter officers, members, and alumni who participate in or facilitate hazing:
- Can be sued individually
- May have personal assets at risk
- May have homeowner’s insurance coverage
In the Stone Foltz case, the chapter president was ordered to pay $6.5 million personally.
💰 What Coke County Hazing Victims Can Recover
Economic Damages:
- Medical bills (hospitalization, treatment, therapy)
- Future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost academic opportunities
- Tuition and fees
Non-Economic Damages:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- PTSD, anxiety, depression
- Humiliation and shame
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Punitive Damages:
- Awarded when conduct is egregious
- Meant to punish and deter
- Can be substantial in hazing cases
Precedent Cases Show Hazing Victims Win Millions:
- $10.1 million — Stone Foltz (Pi Kappa Alpha, BGSU)
- $6.1 million — Maxwell Gruver (Phi Delta Theta, LSU)
- $110+ million — Timothy Piazza (Beta Theta Pi, Penn State)
⏳ Coke County Families: Time is Running Out
Texas Statute of Limitations:
- 2 years from the date of injury for personal injury claims
- 2 years from the date of death for wrongful death claims
Every day you wait:
- Evidence disappears
- Witnesses forget
- Organizations destroy records
- Your legal rights expire
If your child was hazed in the last two years, call us immediately.
🛡️ What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Coke County
Immediate Steps:
- Seek medical attention — Document all injuries
- Preserve all evidence — Texts, photos, videos, social media
- Do NOT talk to the fraternity/sorority — They will try to control the narrative
- Do NOT post on social media — Anything you post can be used against you
- Do NOT sign anything — Without consulting an attorney
- Call Attorney 911 immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911
We Will Handle Everything:
- Evidence preservation
- Medical documentation
- Communications with the university
- Negotiations with insurance companies
- Filing the lawsuit
- Taking the case to trial if needed
🎯 Fraternities Near Coke County: We Are Watching
To fraternities and sororities operating near Coke County:
We are tracking your chapters. We know your corporate structures. We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements. If you haze students near Coke County, we will find every liable entity.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter operates near Coke County, know that Attorney 911 represents victims across Texas.
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
The UH chapter that hospitalized our client? They’re now SHUT DOWN. Your chapter could be next.
📞 Coke County Hazing Victims: Call Now for Free Consultation
1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
Available 24/7 for Coke County hazing emergencies
We serve Coke County from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🏆 Why Coke County Families Trust Attorney 911
Proven Track Record:
✅ $10 million hazing lawsuit — Currently litigating against Pi Kappa Phi and UH
✅ Multi-million dollar settlements — In personal injury and wrongful death cases
✅ Former insurance defense attorneys — Know how to dismantle their defenses
✅ Federal court authority — Can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction
✅ Dual-state bar licenses — Texas AND New York (critical for national fraternity cases)
✅ Se habla español — Coke County Hispanic families welcome
Client Testimonials:
“Consistent communication and not one time did I call and not get a clear answer regarding my case.” — Dame Haskett
“They fought with the other party insurance and got me more of the settlement that I was expecting.” — Vivian Ruiz
“One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello and they said that they would take it. And in the next few months, I got a call to pick up this handsome check.” — Donald Wilcox
🎓 Common Hazing Scenarios at Coke County Universities
Forced Consumption:
- Alcohol (binge drinking, drinking games)
- Food (eating until vomiting)
- Non-food substances (peppercorns, hot sauce)
Physical Abuse:
- Beating with paddles
- Extreme exercise (500 squats, 100 pushups)
- Sleep deprivation
- Exposure to elements (cold weather, heat)
Psychological Abuse:
- Humiliation rituals
- Verbal abuse
- Isolation
- Threats of expulsion
Sexual Abuse:
- Forced nudity
- Sexual acts
- Carrying sexual objects
Waterboarding/Torture:
- Simulated drowning
- Water torture
- Confined spaces
If your child experienced any of these, they were hazed. Call us.
🏛️ Who We Can Sue for Coke County Hazing Victims
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture |
| University | Failed to protect students; may own fraternity house |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing |
| Alumni | Hosted hazing at their homes |
| Insurance Companies | Provide coverage for liability |
📅 Recent Hazing Cases in Texas
November 2025 — University of Houston / Pi Kappa Phi
- $10 million lawsuit filed
- Victim waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats
- Hospitalized with kidney failure for 4 days
- Chapter shut down
November 2025 — University of Texas at Austin / Sigma Chi
- Wrongful death lawsuit filed
- Victim died by suicide after “horrific abuse”
- Case ongoing
2017 — University of Houston / Pi Kappa Alpha
- Student hospitalized with lacerated spleen
- $1 million lawsuit filed
- Criminal charges dismissed
Texas universities have a documented history of hazing. Coke County institutions are not immune.
🚫 Common Defenses — And Why They Fail
Defense: “He consented to participate”
Our Response: Texas law explicitly states consent is not a defense to hazing.
Defense: “It’s just tradition”
Our Response: Tradition doesn’t justify illegal activity. Assault is assault.
Defense: “No one meant any harm”
Our Response: Intent doesn’t matter — reckless conduct causing harm is enough.
Defense: “The university didn’t know”
Our Response: Universities have a duty to protect students. They own the fraternity houses. They knew or should have known.
🔍 How We Build Coke County Hazing Cases
1. Evidence Preservation
- Secure texts, social media, photos, videos
- Obtain witness statements
- Preserve physical evidence
2. Medical Documentation
- Obtain hospital records
- Document all injuries
- Calculate future medical needs
3. Pattern Investigation
- Research prior hazing incidents at the chapter
- Research prior incidents at the university
- Research national organization’s history
4. Defendant Identification
- Identify all responsible parties
- Identify all insurance policies
- Identify all assets
5. Aggressive Litigation
- File lawsuit against all defendants
- Conduct depositions
- Negotiate from strength
- Take case to trial if needed
📞 Coke County Hazing Victims: Call Now — Before It’s Too Late
1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
Free consultation. $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you win.
We serve Coke County from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont. Your location doesn’t limit your rights.
🔥 Coke County Parents: This Could Be Your Child
The same fraternities that waterboarded our client operate at universities near Coke County. The same negligence exists at Coke County institutions. The same hazing culture thrives near Coke County.
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Coke County, they face the same risks. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
Call Attorney 911 today. We’re fighting this battle right now — and we’ll fight for Coke County families too.
