⚠️ Hood County Hazing Victims Legal Resource
Attorney 911 — Fighting for Hood County Families
🚨 Hazing Happens in Hood County Too — And It’s Not “Tradition”
It’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s illegal. And it must be stopped.
Hood County parents send their children to college expecting them to be safe. But across Texas and America, hazing is sending students to the hospital — or worse.
At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against a fraternity that waterboarded a student, forced him to do 500 squats, and hospitalized him with kidney failure. This didn’t happen in some distant state — it happened in Houston, and the same fraternities operate right here in Hood County.
If your child has been hazed in Hood County, we will fight for you with the same aggression.
🔥 The Hazing Crisis in Hood County
Hood County Families: Your Child Is at Risk
The same national fraternities involved in hazing deaths and hospitalizations nationwide have active chapters at universities near Hood County, including:
- Tarleton State University (Stephenville, TX)
- Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, TX)
- University of North Texas (Denton, TX)
- Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)
These institutions are home to chapters of:
- Pi Kappa Phi (the fraternity we’re suing in Houston)
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (involved in multiple hazing deaths)
- Pi Kappa Alpha (another fraternity with a history of abuse)
- Kappa Sigma, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, and others
The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client in Houston exist in Hood County fraternities.
What Hazing Really Looks Like in Hood County
Hazing isn’t “boys being boys” or “building brotherhood.” It’s systematic abuse designed to humiliate, degrade, and break students. In Hood County, hazing can include:
| Category | Examples | Dangers |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Abuse | Beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion | Broken bones, rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, death |
| Forced Consumption | Alcohol (binge drinking, chugging), food (eating until vomiting), non-food substances | Alcohol poisoning, choking, organ damage, death |
| Psychological Torture | Waterboarding, sleep deprivation, humiliation, threats of expulsion | PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicide |
| Sexual Abuse | Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects | Sexual assault, trauma, long-term psychological damage |
| Servitude | Forced cleaning, driving fraternity members at all hours, running errands | Exhaustion, sleep deprivation, academic decline |
This isn’t tradition. It’s torture.
💰 The Cost of Hazing: Lives and Millions in Damages
Hood County Families Deserve Justice
Hazing isn’t just morally wrong — it’s legally actionable. Victims and their families have won millions in settlements and verdicts against fraternities and universities.
Recent Hazing Cases That Won Millions:
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | Settlement | $10.1M+ |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | Jury Verdict | $6.1M |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | Settlement | $110M+ |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Settlement | Confidential |
| Leonel Bermudez | University of Houston | Pi Kappa Phi | $10M Lawsuit Pending | $10M+ |
These cases prove that hazing victims CAN and DO win. The same justice is available for Hood County families.
Why Hood County Victims Need a Lawyer
If your child has been hazed in Hood County, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
- Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
- Lost wages (if hazing affected their ability to work)
- Educational disruption (missed classes, delayed graduation)
- Punitive damages (to punish the fraternity and prevent future abuse)
But you need an experienced hazing attorney to fight for you.
Fraternities and universities have teams of lawyers working to minimize your claim. They’ll argue:
- “Your child consented”
- “It’s just tradition”
- “The university didn’t know”
- “It wasn’t that bad”
Don’t let them silence your child. Don’t let them get away with it.
⚖️ Hood County Hazing Laws: What You Need to Know
Texas Hazing Law (Education Code § 37.151-37.157)
Hazing is illegal in Texas, and consent is not a defense. Under Texas law, hazing includes:
- Physical brutality (beatings, paddling, forced exercise)
- Forced consumption (alcohol, food, drugs)
- Sleep deprivation
- Exposure to the elements
- Any activity that creates an unreasonable risk of harm
Penalties for Hazing in Texas:
- Class B Misdemeanor (up to 180 days in jail, $2,000 fine)
- Class A Misdemeanor if serious bodily injury occurs (up to 1 year in jail, $4,000 fine)
- State Jail Felony if hazing causes death (180 days to 2 years in jail, $10,000 fine)
Organizations can also be fined up to $10,000 and lose the right to operate on campus.
Hood County families: If your child was hazed, the law is on your side.
🏢 Who Is Liable for Hood County Hazing?
When hazing happens, multiple parties can be held legally responsible, including:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Hood County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Local Fraternity Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing | Hood County chapters of Pi Kappa Phi, SAE, Pike, etc. |
| National Fraternity Organization | Failed to supervise despite knowledge of hazing culture | Pi Kappa Phi National, SAE National, etc. |
| University | Failed to protect students despite power to regulate Greek life | Tarleton State, TCU, UNT, SMU |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed hazing activities | President, Pledgemaster, Risk Manager |
| Individual Members | Participated in or failed to stop hazing | Active members who hazed or witnessed |
| Alumni/Advisors | Hosted hazing events at their homes | Premises liability for off-campus locations |
| Housing Corporations | Owned property where hazing occurred | Premises liability for fraternity houses |
Hood County families: We will pursue every liable party to maximize your compensation.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Hood County
Step-by-Step Action Guide for Hood County Families
| Step | Action | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ensure Safety | Remove your child from the dangerous situation immediately | Prevent further harm |
| 2. Seek Medical Attention | Take your child to the ER or doctor — even if injuries seem minor | Document injuries; rhabdomyolysis symptoms may be delayed |
| 3. Preserve Evidence | Save all texts, photos, videos, social media posts, GroupMe chats | Evidence disappears quickly; this is critical for your case |
| 4. Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity | They will try to control the narrative and destroy evidence | Anything you say can be used against you |
| 5. Do NOT Post on Social Media | Insurance companies and lawyers will use posts to minimize your claim | “I’m fine” posts can be taken out of context |
| 6. Contact an Attorney Immediately | Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 | Evidence disappears; 2-year statute of limitations applies |
| 7. Report to Authorities | Consider filing a police report or Title IX complaint | Criminal charges may apply; universities must investigate |
| 8. Document Everything | Keep records of medical bills, therapy, missed work, academic impact | Builds your damages claim |
Hood County families: The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.
💬 Why Hood County Families Choose Attorney 911
We’re Not Just Lawyers — We’re Your Advocates
1. We’re Fighting This Fight Right Now
- We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston
- We know how to build these cases and win
- Hood County families get the same aggressive representation
2. We Know the Playbook
- Both of our attorneys are former insurance defense lawyers
- We know how fraternities and universities try to minimize claims
- We use that knowledge to dismantle their defenses
3. We Have the Experience
- 25+ years of litigation experience (Ralph Manginello)
- 12+ years of personal injury and commercial litigation (Lupe Pena)
- Federal court admission — can pursue cases nationwide
- Dual-state bar licenses (Texas and New York) — strategic advantage for national fraternities
4. We Travel to Hood County
- We come to Hood County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
- Distance is not a barrier to justice
5. We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront
- No upfront costs — you pay nothing unless we win
- No hourly fees — we only get paid from your settlement or verdict
- No risk — if we don’t win, you owe us nothing
6. We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)
- Bilingual staff available to serve Spanish-speaking Hood County families
7. We Care About Hood County Families
- We see your child as a person — not a paycheck
- We fight hard because we truly care about hazing victims
📞 Hood County Hazing Victims: Call Now for a Free Consultation
If your child has been hazed in Hood County, you need to act fast.
✅ Free, confidential consultation — no obligation
✅ $0 upfront costs — we only get paid if you win
✅ Available 24/7 — call anytime
✅ We travel to Hood County — for depositions, trials, and meetings
📞 Call: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com
Don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. The statute of limitations runs out.
Call Attorney 911 today.
🔥 To Hood County Fraternities: We Are Watching
Pi Kappa Phi. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Pi Kappa Alpha. Kappa Sigma. Beta Theta Pi. Phi Delta Theta.
If your chapter operates near Hood County, know this:
- We are tracking your house corporations
- We know your insurance policies
- We know your national organization’s hazing record
- We know how much they’ve paid in settlements
If you haze students in Hood County, we will find every liable entity. We will sue you. And we will win.
The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston? SHUT DOWN after our lawsuit.
Your chapter could be next.
🏛️ To Hood County Universities: The Same Liability Applies to You
Tarleton State. TCU. UNT. SMU.
You own the fraternity houses. You have the power to regulate Greek life. You have the duty to protect your students.
If you knew or should have known about hazing and did nothing, you are liable.
The University of Houston is being sued for $10 million because they owned the house where a student was waterboarded.
Your university could be next.
📢 Hood County Parents: Talk to Your Children About Hazing
Warning Signs Your Child Is Being Hazed in Hood County
| Physical Signs | Behavioral Signs | Academic Signs |
|---|---|---|
| Unexplained bruises, cuts, or burns | Withdrawal from friends/family | Declining grades |
| Extreme fatigue or sleep deprivation | Sudden mood swings or depression | Skipping classes |
| Difficulty walking or moving | Anxiety or panic attacks | Missing assignments |
| Signs of alcohol poisoning | Fear of retribution | Dropping out of activities |
| Weight loss or gain | Secrecy about fraternity/sorority | Avoiding certain people |
| Changes in hygiene | Changes in sleep patterns | Talking about “traditions” |
What to Say to Your Child:
- “If something feels wrong, it probably is.”
- “You have the right to say no.”
- “No ‘tradition’ is worth your safety.”
- “If you’re being hazed, you’re not alone. We will support you.”
- “Call us immediately if something happens.”
📚 Hood County Hazing Resources
Organizations Fighting Hazing:
- HazingPrevention.Org — hazingprevention.org
- StopHazing — stophazing.org
- Clery Center — clerycenter.org
Hazing Hotlines:
- National Hazing Hotline: 1-888-NOT-HAZE (1-888-668-4293)
- Gordie Center (Alcohol & Hazing): 1-888-505-4673
Texas Hazing Laws:
- Texas Education Code § 37.151-37.157 — Texas Statutes
🚀 Join the Fight to End Hazing in Hood County
Hood County families: You can make a difference.
- Share this page with parents, students, and educators in Hood County
- Talk to your child’s school about hazing prevention
- Demand accountability from universities and fraternities
- Support hazing victims who come forward
Together, we can end hazing in Hood County.
🏆 Attorney 911: Hood County’s Hazing Litigation Experts
We don’t just talk about hazing. We’re fighting it in court right now — and we’ll fight for Hood County families too.
If your child has been hazed in Hood County, call us today.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com
Hood County hazing victims deserve justice. We will fight for you.
