🚨 Dallas County Hazing Lawyer | Fraternity Abuse Attorney | Greek Life Hazing Lawsuit
Hazing doesn’t stop at state lines. Neither do we.
If your child was hazed at a Dallas County university, fraternity, or sorority, you need aggressive legal representation that understands the culture of abuse in Greek life. At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — and we’re ready to bring the same fight to Dallas County.
This isn’t just happening in Houston. It’s happening in Dallas County too.
🏢 Who We’re Fighting: The Same Fraternities in Dallas County
The fraternities involved in our Houston case have active chapters at universities near Dallas County, including:
- Southern Methodist University (SMU) — Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta, and others
- University of North Texas (UNT) — Multiple Greek organizations with documented hazing histories
- Texas Christian University (TCU) — Fraternities with known risk management violations
- Texas Woman’s University (TWU) — Sororities with similar hazing cultures
- University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) — Growing Greek life presence
The same national organizations that waterboarded our client operate right here in Dallas County.
⚠️ What Hazing Looks Like in Dallas County
Our Houston case revealed the brutal reality of modern hazing:
- Waterboarding with garden hoses — simulated drowning as “tradition”
- Forced consumption — drinking milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting
- Extreme physical punishment — 500 squats, 100+ pushups, bear crawls until collapse
- Psychological torture — carrying sexual objects, being hog-tied for hours
- Sleep deprivation — driving fraternity members at all hours
- Wooden paddles — physical beatings as “discipline”
This isn’t “boys being boys.” This is systematic abuse. And it’s happening at Dallas County universities right now.
💰 Why Dallas County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW
We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the courtroom fighting for victims today.
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know their playbook because we wrote it. We know how they’ll try to deny your claim — and we know how to beat them.
3. Federal Court Authority
We’re admitted to U.S. District Court — essential for pursuing national fraternity organizations headquartered outside Texas. Dallas County families get the same aggressive representation we provide locally.
4. Dual-State Bar Licenses
Licensed in Texas AND New York — strategic advantage for cases against national Greek organizations.
5. We Come to Dallas County
While based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we travel to Dallas County for depositions, client meetings, and trials. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
6. 24/7 Legal Emergency Response
Hazing incidents don’t wait for business hours. Call us anytime at 1-888-ATTY-911 — we’re here when you need us.
7. Contingency Fee Representation
Dallas County families pay $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless we win your case. No hourly fees. No retainers. No financial risk.
📋 Dallas County Hazing Victims: What to Do Immediately
If your child has been hazed at a Dallas County university or Greek organization, time is critical. Evidence disappears quickly, and statutes of limitations apply.
✅ DO THIS NOW:
- Seek medical attention immediately — even if injuries seem minor. Document everything.
- Preserve all evidence — take photos of injuries, save text messages, screenshot social media posts.
- Get witness contact information — other pledges, bystanders, anyone who saw what happened.
- 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.
- Call Attorney 911 immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911
❌ DO NOT:
- Delete any messages or posts
- Sign anything from the organization
- Give statements to university administrators without legal counsel
- Confront the fraternity/sorority leadership
- Wait to take action — evidence disappears fast
🚨 The Dallas County Hazing Crisis: By the Numbers
| Statistic | Dallas County Relevance |
|---|---|
| 55% of students in Greek organizations experience hazing | SMU, UNT, TCU, UTD — all have active Greek life |
| 40% of student athletes report hazing | Dallas County universities have major athletic programs |
| 1 hazing death per year since 2000 | Texas has had multiple hazing deaths in recent years |
| 95% of hazing victims do NOT report it | Fear of retaliation is real — we protect our clients |
| $10+ million in hazing settlements | Our current case seeks $10M — Dallas County families deserve the same |
🏛️ Who We Sue for Dallas County Hazing Victims
When we take on a hazing case in Dallas County, we pursue every liable party:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about “hazing crisis” |
| Housing Corporation | Owned/controlled property where hazing occurred |
| University | Failed to protect students; power to regulate Greek life |
| Individual Members | Participated in or failed to stop hazing |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed activities |
| Alumni | Hosted hazing at their homes; premises liability |
| Insurance Companies | Policies covering institutional liability |
We don’t just sue broke college students. We go after the institutions with deep pockets.
💰 What Dallas County Hazing Victims Can Recover
Dallas County families may be entitled to compensation for:
Economic Damages:
- Medical bills (past and future)
- Rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages
- Future earning capacity
- Tuition and educational expenses
- Therapy and mental health treatment
Non-Economic Damages:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
- PTSD and psychological trauma
- Humiliation and embarrassment
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
Punitive Damages:
- When conduct is egregious (waterboarding, beatings, forced consumption)
- Meant to punish the wrongdoers
- Meant to deter future hazing
- Can reach millions in hazing cases
Our current case seeks $10 million. Dallas County families deserve the same aggressive pursuit of justice.
📚 Dallas County Hazing Laws: Know Your Rights
Texas Education Code § 37.151-37.157 — Anti-Hazing Law
Definition of Hazing:
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 (beatings, paddling, waterboarding)
- Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances)
- Sleep deprivation
- Exposure to elements
- Extreme physical exercise
- Psychological abuse
Consent is NOT a defense — even if your child agreed to participate, Texas law says that doesn’t matter.
Criminal Penalties in Texas:
| Offense | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Hazing | Up to 180 days in jail, $2,000 fine |
| Hazing causing serious bodily injury | Up to 1 year in jail, $4,000 fine |
| Hazing causing death | 180 days – 2 years in state jail, $10,000 fine |
Organizations can also be penalized — fines up to $10,000, loss of recognition.
🎓 Dallas County Universities: They Knew the Risks
Dallas County universities have the power and responsibility to prevent hazing. When they fail, they share liability:
| University | Greek Life Presence | Hazing History in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University (SMU) | Strong Greek system; multiple fraternities/sororities | Multiple hazing violations reported |
| University of North Texas (UNT) | Large Greek community | Hazing incidents documented |
| Texas Christian University (TCU) | Significant Greek life presence | Risk management violations |
| University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) | Growing Greek system | Emerging hazing concerns |
| Texas Woman’s University (TWU) | Active sorority system | Hazing in sororities often underreported |
They know hazing happens. They have the power to stop it. When they don’t, they’re liable.
🔍 How We Build Your Dallas County Hazing Case
When you hire Attorney 911, we immediately:
- Preserve evidence — send preservation letters to all defendants
- Gather documentation — medical records, text messages, photos, videos
- Identify all liable parties — chapter, nationals, university, individuals
- Calculate damages — economic, non-economic, punitive
- Negotiate aggressively — we don’t accept lowball offers
- Prepare for trial — we’re ready to take your case to court if needed
- Protect your privacy — hazing victims face retaliation; we shield you
📞 Dallas County Families: Call Now — 1-888-ATTY-911
Hazing is a legal emergency. We respond immediately.
Dallas County Hazing Victims — We’re Here for You:
- Call: 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
- Email: ralph@atty911.com
- Video Consultation: Available for Dallas County families who cannot travel
- In-Person Meetings: We come to Dallas County for client meetings
We work on contingency — $0 upfront. You pay nothing unless we win.
🏆 Our Track Record: Million-Dollar Results
| Case | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi Hazing (Current Case) | $10 million lawsuit filed; chapter closed |
| Kappa Sigma Hazing (Texas A&M) | Multi-million dollar settlement; chapter discipline |
| Rhabdomyolysis Injury (Texas) | Significant confidential settlement |
| Fraternity Wrongful Death (Texas) | Confidential multi-million dollar settlement |
| University Negligence (Texas) | Substantial jury verdict |
🎥 Dallas County Hazing Victims: Hear From Our Attorneys
[Watch Our Video: “What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed at a Dallas County University”]
“Hazing isn’t tradition. It’s abuse. And when institutions fail to protect our children, we hold them accountable. We’re fighting this battle in Houston right now, and we’ll bring the same fight to Dallas County.” — Ralph Manginello
“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.” — Lupe Pena
📅 Dallas County Hazing Statute of Limitations
Texas law gives you only 2 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.
DO NOT WAIT. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your legal rights expire.
Call Attorney 911 today — 1-888-ATTY-911
🔥 To Dallas County Fraternities and Sororities: We Are Watching
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Nu, Delta Tau Delta, Phi Gamma Delta, Chi Phi, Alpha Tau Omega, and all others:
If your chapter operates near Dallas County, know this:
- We are tracking your house corporations
- We are monitoring your national organizations
- We know your hazing “traditions”
- We have successfully sued your chapters before
- We will do it again
The same legal strategies that shut down the UH Pi Kappa Phi chapter apply to your Dallas County chapter.
Clean up your act before we clean you out in court.
🏆 Dallas County Families: You Deserve Justice
Your child trusted these institutions. They trusted that joining a fraternity or sorority would be safe. That trust was betrayed.
We will fight for you. We will hold them accountable. We will get you the compensation you deserve.
Call Attorney 911 now — 1-888-ATTY-911
Serving Dallas County and all of Texas. Available 24/7 for hazing emergencies.
