🚨 Hazing Victims in Norfolk, Virginia: You Are Not Alone. We Are Fighting For You.
If your child was hazed at a Norfolk university, fraternity, or sorority — we can help.
At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. Our client was hospitalized with kidney failure after being waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and struck with wooden paddles.
This same hazing happens at Norfolk institutions. The same fraternities operate in Norfolk. The same negligence exists at Norfolk universities.
And we will fight for Norfolk families with the same aggression we’re bringing to our current case.
🏛️ Hazing in Norfolk: What Norfolk Families Need to Know
Norfolk is home to Old Dominion University (ODU), one of Virginia’s largest universities with a vibrant Greek life community. ODU has active chapters of major national fraternities and sororities, including:
- Pi Kappa Phi (the same fraternity we’re suing in Texas)
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
- Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)
- Kappa Sigma
- Sigma Chi
- Delta Chi
- And many others
These are the same national organizations that have paid millions in hazing settlements nationwide.
⚠️ The Hazing Risk in Norfolk Is Real
Hazing doesn’t stop at state lines. The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client in Houston exist at Norfolk fraternities and sororities:
- Forced alcohol consumption leading to alcohol poisoning
- Extreme physical punishment causing rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure
- Waterboarding and simulated drowning (yes, this happens)
- Psychological torture — humiliation, sleep deprivation, threats
- Forced eating until vomiting
- Being struck with wooden paddles or other objects
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Norfolk, they face the same risks.
💔 What Norfolk Parents Are Saying
“We sent our son to ODU to get an education, not to be tortured. When we found out what was happening, we were devastated. The fraternity said it was ‘just tradition.’ But this isn’t tradition — it’s abuse.”
“My daughter came home from Norfolk State with bruises and nightmares. She won’t talk about what happened. She’s too afraid. But I know it wasn’t right. No parent should have to see their child like this.”
“The university told us they ‘take hazing seriously.’ But if they did, why is it still happening? Why did my son end up in the hospital?”
⚖️ Norfolk Hazing Victims Have Legal Rights
Virginia Anti-Hazing Law
Virginia has a strong anti-hazing law (Virginia Code § 18.2-56). It defines hazing as:
“Any action taken or situation created, whether on or off campus, which could be seen as having the potential to produce bodily injury, is done for the purpose of initiation or admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a club, organization, association, fraternity, sorority, or student body.”
Hazing is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Virginia — punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine.
Importantly: Consent is NOT a defense. If your child “agreed” to participate, that does not excuse the hazing.
Who Can Be Held Liable in Norfolk?
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise Norfolk chapter; knew about hazing risks |
| University | Failed to protect students; knew or should have known about hazing |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing |
| Alumni | Allowed hazing at their homes or events |
| Housing Corporations | Owned/controlled property where hazing occurred |
🏥 Medical Consequences of Hazing in Norfolk
Hazing can cause serious, sometimes permanent injuries:
| Injury | What It Means | Norfolk Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Muscle breakdown → kidney failure | Hospitalization; potential permanent kidney damage |
| Alcohol Poisoning | Overdose from forced drinking | Can be fatal; requires emergency treatment |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | From beatings or falls | Permanent cognitive impairment |
| Broken Bones | From physical abuse | Surgery; long-term recovery |
| Hypothermia/Hyperthermia | From exposure | Organ damage; hospitalization |
| PTSD | Psychological trauma | Therapy; long-term mental health impact |
| Depression/Anxiety | From humiliation and abuse | Academic decline; social withdrawal |
| Death | From any of the above | Wrongful death claims for families |
💰 What Norfolk Hazing Victims Can Recover
Norfolk families can pursue compensation for:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, ER visits, therapy, future treatment |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work during recovery |
| Pain and Suffering | Physical pain from injuries |
| Mental Anguish | PTSD, anxiety, depression from hazing |
| Educational Impact | Tuition for lost semester; transfer costs |
| Punitive Damages | To punish egregious conduct (e.g., waterboarding) |
Precedent Cases Show Norfolk Families Can Win Big:
- $10.1 million — Stone Foltz (Pi Kappa Alpha, Ohio)
- $6.1 million — Maxwell Gruver (Phi Delta Theta, Louisiana)
- $110 million+ — Timothy Piazza (Beta Theta Pi, Penn State)
Our $10 million demand is in line with these verdicts — and Norfolk victims deserve the same justice.
📋 What Norfolk Families Should Do If Hazing Occurs
STEP 1: GET MEDICAL HELP
- Go to the ER if your child has any symptoms
- Document all injuries (photos, medical records)
- Even if they “feel fine,” get checked — some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) may not appear immediately
STEP 2: PRESERVE EVIDENCE
- Save all text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, Instagram DMs
- Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, items used
- Get names and contact info of witnesses
- Keep any physical evidence (clothing, objects used in hazing)
STEP 3: DO NOT TALK TO THE ORGANIZATION
- Do not speak to fraternity/sorority leadership without an attorney
- Do not sign anything from the organization
- Do not post on social media about the incident
- Do not give statements to university administrators alone
STEP 4: CONTACT AN ATTORNEY
- Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911
- We offer free consultations for Norfolk hazing victims
- We work on contingency — you pay $0 upfront
- We will travel to Norfolk for your case
⏳ Norfolk Families: Time Is Running Out
Virginia has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. This means you have 2 years from the date of the hazing incident to file a lawsuit.
Do not wait until it’s too late.
- Evidence disappears
- Witnesses forget
- Your legal rights expire
🎯 Why Norfolk Families Choose Attorney 911
| Reason | Why It Matters for Norfolk |
|---|---|
| We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now | Currently litigating $10M hazing case — same strategies available for Norfolk |
| Nationwide Reach | Based in Texas but serve hazing victims nationwide, including Norfolk |
| Federal Court Authority | Can pursue Norfolk cases in federal court |
| Former Insurance Defense Attorneys | Know how insurance companies and defendants will fight — and how to win |
| Aggressive Litigators | We don’t back down from universities or national fraternities |
| Compassionate Advocates | We see your child as a person — not a paycheck |
| No Upfront Cost | $0 to hire us; we only get paid if you win |
📞 Norfolk Hazing Victims: Call Now for a Free Consultation
1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
We serve Norfolk hazing victims — no matter where the incident occurred.
🏛️ Universities and Fraternities in Norfolk: We Are Watching
To the fraternities and sororities operating in Norfolk:
- Pi Kappa Phi
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
- Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)
- Kappa Sigma
- Sigma Chi
- Delta Chi
- And all others
We know your chapters exist in Norfolk. We know you have the same hazing culture we’re fighting in Texas. We know your national organizations have paid millions in settlements.
If you haze students in Norfolk, we will find you. We will sue you. And we will win.
To the universities in Norfolk:
- Old Dominion University
- Norfolk State University
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Tidewater Community College
You have a duty to protect your students. If you fail to prevent hazing, you will be held accountable — just like the University of Houston is being held accountable right now.
The message is clear: Hazing in Norfolk will not be tolerated.
🔥 A Message to Norfolk Hazing Victims
You didn’t deserve this.
What happened to you wasn’t “tradition.” It wasn’t “brotherhood.” It wasn’t “building character.”
It was abuse. It was assault. It was wrong.
You have the right to seek justice. You have the right to compensation for what was done to you. You have the right to hold the people who hurt you accountable.
You are not alone.
We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are fighting for you.
Call us. Let’s bring them to justice.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ✉️ ralph@atty911.com | 🌐 attorney911.com
Norfolk families: The same fight we’re waging in Houston is coming to Norfolk. Be brave. Step forward. Enough is enough.
