🚨 Hazing Victims in Antrim County: You Are Not Alone. We Can Help.
Antrim County families — if your child has been injured, hospitalized, or traumatized by hazing at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization, you have legal rights. And you have powerful allies who will fight for you.
At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to build these cases. We know how to hold institutions accountable. And we know how to win.
This isn’t happening just in Houston. It’s happening in Antrim County too.
🏛️ The Hazing Crisis in Antrim County
Antrim County is home to Northern Michigan University (NMU), a vibrant campus where Greek life and student organizations play a significant role in student life. But with Greek life comes risk — the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.
These are the same national fraternities and sororities operating in Antrim County:
- Pi Kappa Phi — the same fraternity that waterboarded our client
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) — paid $1 million in a Texas A&M hazing case
- Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) — responsible for Stone Foltz’s $10.1 million settlement
- Phi Delta Theta — paid $6.1 million after Max Gruver’s death
- Beta Theta Pi — paid over $110 million in the Timothy Piazza case
These organizations have chapters at universities near Antrim County. And they have documented histories of hazing that causes serious injury and death.
⚠️ What Hazing Looks Like in Antrim County
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “harmless tradition.” In our case, it included:
- Waterboarding with a garden hose — simulated drowning, a form of torture
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until muscles broke down, causing rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
- Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault with weapons
- Forced to eat until vomiting — then forced to keep running through vomit-soaked grass
- Sleep deprivation — forced to drive fraternity members at all hours, leading to exhaustion
- Psychological torture — carrying sexual objects, being hog-tied for hours, threats of expulsion
This is what hazing looks like. And it’s happening in Antrim County.
💔 The Consequences of Hazing
Our client spent four days in the hospital with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure. He couldn’t walk. He couldn’t move. His muscles literally broke down from the abuse.
But the damage doesn’t stop there:
- Physical injuries — broken bones, burns, organ damage, alcohol poisoning
- Psychological trauma — PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts
- Academic disruption — missed classes, failed courses, delayed graduation
- Financial burden — medical bills, lost wages, therapy costs
- Loss of trust — betrayal by people your child thought were friends
- Fear of retaliation — our client is afraid to speak out publicly
Antrim County families — if your child has experienced any of this, you have the right to seek justice.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights in Antrim County
1. You Can Sue for Hazing in Michigan
Michigan has strong anti-hazing laws. Under Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.411t, hazing is a misdemeanor, and if it causes serious injury, it can be a felony.
But you don’t have to wait for criminal charges. You can file a civil lawsuit to hold the responsible parties accountable.
2. Who Is Liable?
In our case, we are suing:
- The local fraternity chapter — for organizing and conducting the hazing
- The national organization — for failing to supervise and prevent hazing despite knowing about prior incidents
- The university — for failing to protect students despite owning the fraternity house and having prior knowledge of hazing risks
- Individual members — for participating in or facilitating the hazing
The same liability applies in Antrim County.
3. What Can You Recover?
Hazing victims in Antrim County can recover compensation for:
- Medical expenses — hospital bills, therapy, future treatment
- Lost wages — if your child missed work or internships
- Pain and suffering — physical and emotional trauma
- Punitive damages — to punish egregious conduct and prevent future hazing
- Educational damages — if hazing disrupted your child’s academic plans
In our case, we are seeking $10 million. That number isn’t arbitrary — it’s based on precedent cases where juries and courts have awarded millions to hazing victims.
💰 Precedent Cases: Hazing Victims CAN and DO Win Big
Stone Foltz — $10.1 Million
- Fraternity: Pi Kappa Alpha
- University: Bowling Green State University
- What Happened: Forced to drink entire bottle of alcohol; died from alcohol poisoning
- Outcome: $10.1 million settlement — the same amount we’re seeking in our case
Maxwell Gruver — $6.1 Million Jury Verdict
- Fraternity: Phi Delta Theta
- University: Louisiana State University
- What Happened: Forced to drink during “Bible Study” pledge event; died from alcohol poisoning (BAC 0.495 — 6x legal limit)
- Outcome: $6.1 million jury verdict; Max Gruver Act passed, making hazing a felony in Louisiana
Timothy Piazza — $110+ Million
- Fraternity: Beta Theta Pi
- University: Penn State
- What Happened: Forced to drink 18 drinks in 82 minutes; fell down stairs multiple times; fraternity members waited 12 hours to call 911; died from traumatic brain injury
- Outcome: $110+ million settlement; Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law passed in Pennsylvania
Andrew Coffey — Same Fraternity as Our Case
- Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi — the same fraternity we’re suing
- University: Florida State University
- What Happened: Forced to drink entire bottle of bourbon; died from alcohol poisoning
- Outcome: Chapter permanently closed; multiple criminal charges
Antrim County families — these cases prove that hazing victims can win. The same legal strategies apply to your case.
🎯 Why Antrim County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We Are Fighting This Fight RIGHT NOW
While other firms talk about hazing, we are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit. We know the tactics. We know the defenses. 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 to represent victims. We know exactly how they think, how they strategize, and how they try to minimize claims.
We’ve seen their playbook from the inside — and now we use that knowledge to dismantle their defenses.
3. Federal Court Authority — We Can Sue Anywhere in America
We are admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and have experience in federal litigation. This means we can represent hazing victims anywhere in the country — including Antrim County.
4. Dual-State Bar Admission — Texas and New York
We are licensed in both Texas and New York, giving us strategic advantages when suing national organizations headquartered in different states.
5. We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront for Antrim County Families
We understand that cost can be a barrier to justice. That’s why we take hazing cases on contingency — you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.
6. We Will Travel to Antrim County
Distance is not a barrier. We will travel to Antrim County for:
- Client meetings
- Depositions
- Court appearances
- Trials
We come to you.
7. We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español
Many hazing victims and their families are Spanish-speaking. We provide bilingual legal services to ensure language is never a barrier to justice.
8. We Treat You Like Family
Our clients aren’t just case numbers. You are family. We keep you informed at every step. We answer your calls. We fight for you like we would fight for our own children.
📋 What Antrim County Families Should Do Right Now
If your child has been hazed:
- Get medical attention immediately — even if injuries seem minor
- Preserve all evidence — take photos of injuries, save text messages, document everything
- Do not talk to the fraternity, sorority, or university without legal counsel
- Do not post about the incident on social media
- Call Attorney 911 immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911
If your child is currently being hazed:
- Get them out immediately — their safety is the top priority
- Document everything — take photos, save messages, record details
- Call us — we can help you navigate the situation
📞 Antrim County Families — Call Now for a Free Consultation
Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
We are available 24/7 for Antrim County hazing emergencies.
🔥 Our Message to Antrim County Fraternities and Universities
To the fraternities operating in Antrim County:
We know who you are. We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. And we know your hazing histories.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter is operating in Antrim County, know this: We are watching.
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students in Antrim County, we will pursue every liable entity.
We already shut down Beta Nu. Your chapter could be next.
To Northern Michigan University and other Antrim County institutions:
The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now — or face the same accountability.
🏆 Join Us in Ending the Hazing Crisis
This isn’t just about one case. It’s about ending the culture of hazing that has claimed too many lives and ruined too many futures.
If you are a hazing victim in Antrim County, your voice matters. Your case can save lives.
Call us today. Let’s fight this together.
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