Hazing Justice for Ellis County Families: How Attorney 911 Fights for Victims of Fraternity and Sorority Abuse
Ellis County Parents: Your Child Deserves Justice
If your son or daughter was hazed at a college or university near Ellis County, Texas, you’re not alone. Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “tradition”—it’s abuse, torture, and sometimes even manslaughter. And if it happened to your child, you have the right to fight back.
At Attorney 911, we’re currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for hazing that hospitalized a student with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. This same fraternity, and others like it, operate chapters near Ellis County. The same universities near Ellis County have the same negligent oversight. And we will fight for Ellis County families with the same fury we’re bringing to this case.
If your child was hazed in Ellis County or anywhere in Texas, call us now: 1-888-ATTY-911
What Is Hazing? The Truth Ellis County Families Need to Know
Hazing isn’t harmless pranks. It’s systematic abuse disguised as “tradition.” In our current case, a student was:
✔ Waterboarded (simulated drowning with a garden hose)
✔ Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed
✔ Struck with wooden paddles
✔ Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to lie in vomit-soaked grass
✔ Threatened with expulsion if he refused
✔ Hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure
This isn’t hazing. This is torture.
And it happens at universities near Ellis County—because the same national fraternities operate here, and the same universities fail to protect students.
Why Ellis County Families Need a Hazing Lawyer Now
1. The Clock Is Ticking: Texas Has a 2-Year Statute of Limitations
You only have two years from the date of the hazing incident to file a lawsuit. If you wait, you lose your right to justice forever.
2. Universities and Fraternities Will Try to Silence You
- They’ll claim your child “consented” (Texas law says consent is NOT a defense)
- They’ll offer a lowball settlement to make the problem go away
- They’ll pressure your child to stay quiet
- They’ll destroy evidence if you don’t act fast
We stop them.
3. Hazing Causes Permanent Damage—Physical and Psychological
Our client was hospitalized with kidney failure from forced exercise. Other victims suffer:
✔ Traumatic brain injuries (from beatings or falls)
✔ Alcohol poisoning (from forced drinking)
✔ PTSD, anxiety, and depression (from psychological torture)
✔ Sexual assault (in extreme cases)
✔ Death (since 2000, at least one hazing death per year in the U.S.)
Your child’s suffering deserves compensation—and the institutions that allowed it must be held accountable.
Who Is Liable? Every Person and Organization That Allowed the Abuse
In our $10 million lawsuit, we’re suing:
✅ The local fraternity chapter (directly responsible for hazing)
✅ The national fraternity organization (failed to supervise despite knowing about prior deaths)
✅ The university (owned the fraternity house and failed to stop hazing)
✅ Individual members (participated in or allowed the abuse)
✅ Alumni who hosted hazing (allowed abuse at their homes)
If hazing happened to your child in Ellis County, we’ll identify every liable party and make them pay.
Ellis County Hazing Cases: We Know the Fraternities Near You
Fraternities with documented hazing histories operate chapters at universities near Ellis County, including:
| Fraternity | Notable Hazing Cases | Universities Near Ellis County |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi | Our current $10M lawsuit (UH); Andrew Coffey death (FSU, 2017) | University of North Texas, Texas Christian University, Southern Methodist University |
| Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) | Stone Foltz death (BGSU, 2021, $10.1M settlement) | Texas A&M University, University of Texas at Austin |
| Phi Delta Theta | Max Gruver death (LSU, 2017, $6.1M verdict) | Baylor University, Texas Tech University |
| Beta Theta Pi | Timothy Piazza death (Penn State, 2017, $110M+ settlement) | University of Texas at Arlington |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) | Multiple hazing deaths and injuries nationwide | University of Texas at Dallas, Texas State University |
| Sigma Chi | Recent hazing death lawsuit (UT Austin, 2025) | Texas A&M University, University of North Texas |
These same organizations operate near Ellis County—and they have the same hazing culture.
What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Ellis County
✅ Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) take days to appear
- Medical records are critical evidence
✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
- Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any items used (paddles, alcohol bottles, etc.)
- Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs)
- Get witness names and contact info
- Do NOT delete anything—even if it seems embarrassing
✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, University, or Their Lawyers
- They will try to minimize the incident
- They will twist your child’s words to blame them
- They will destroy evidence if they can
✅ Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately
We handle everything:
✔ Free case evaluation (no cost, no obligation)
✔ Evidence preservation (we send legal holds to prevent destruction)
✔ Dealing with insurance companies (so you don’t have to)
✔ Filing lawsuits against all liable parties
✔ Negotiating maximum compensation (or taking it to trial if needed)
We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.
Call now: 1-888-ATTY-911
Ellis County Families: We’ve Won Millions for Hazing Victims
We don’t just talk about hazing—we fight it in court. Our current $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and UH is just the beginning. We’ve seen firsthand what fraternities and universities will do to avoid accountability.
But we know how to beat them.
Recent Hazing Verdicts & Settlements (Proof That Justice Is Possible)
| Case | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz (BGSU, 2021) | Pi Kappa Alpha | Settlement | $10.1M+ |
| Max Gruver (LSU, 2017) | Phi Delta Theta | Jury Verdict | $6.1M |
| Timothy Piazza (Penn State, 2017) | Beta Theta Pi | Settlement | $110M+ |
| Andrew Coffey (FSU, 2017) | Pi Kappa Phi | Settlement | Confidential (major) |
| Adam Oakes (VCU, 2021) | Delta Chi | Settlement | $4M+ |
These families got justice. Your Ellis County family can too.
Why Ellis County Families Choose Attorney 911
✔ We’re Former Insurance Defense Attorneys—We Know Their Playbook
Before we represented victims, we defended insurance companies. We know exactly how they try to:
- Lowball settlements
- Blame the victim
- Delay and deny claims
Now, we use that knowledge against them.
✔ We Have Federal Court Authority—We Can Sue Anywhere in the U.S.
While we’re based in Houston, we can represent Ellis County families no matter where the hazing occurred. Our attorneys are admitted to:
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- Texas State Courts
- New York State Courts (strategic advantage for national fraternities)
✔ We’ve Handled High-Stakes Litigation Before
- BP Texas City Explosion (15 deaths, 180+ injuries)
- Multi-million-dollar trucking accident cases
- Wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims
We have the experience, resources, and determination to take on universities and national fraternities.
✔ We Speak Spanish—Se Habla Español
Hazing affects all communities, including Hispanic students. We provide bilingual legal services so language is never a barrier to justice.
✔ We Work on Contingency—You Pay Nothing Upfront
We understand that Ellis County families can’t afford expensive legal fees. That’s why we take hazing cases on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.
Ellis County Parents: What’s Your Next Step?
If your child was hazed at a university near Ellis County, time is running out.
✅ Call Us Now for a Free, Confidential Consultation
1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
Email: ralph@atty911.com
✅ We’ll Answer Your Questions
- Is my child’s case strong enough to sue?
- Who can we hold accountable?
- How much compensation can we get?
- What’s the next step?
✅ We’ll Fight for You—Like We’re Fighting for Our UH Client
We’re currently suing Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for $10 million. We know how to build these cases, and we know how to win.
Ellis County families deserve the same aggressive representation.
The Message to Fraternities Near Ellis County: We’re Coming for You
To Pi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, and every other fraternity operating near Ellis County:
We know what you’re doing.
We know about:
✔ The waterboarding
✔ The forced drinking
✔ The paddles and beatings
✔ The 500 squats until collapse
And we know that universities near Ellis County let it happen.
We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are coming for every institution, every chapter, and every individual who thinks they can torture our kids and walk away.
The Beta Nu chapter at UH learned this the hard way. Your chapter could be next.
Ellis County Families: Enough Is Enough
Hazing has taken too many lives. It has destroyed too many futures. And it has gone on for too long with no consequences.
But that changes now.
If your child was hazed in Ellis County or anywhere in Texas, call us before it’s too late.
1-888-ATTY-911
Justice starts today.
