🚨 Hazing Lawyers for Appling County Families – Holding Fraternities Accountable
If your child was hazed at a college near Appling County, GA, you have legal rights – and we can help.
At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing. This same fraternity – and others like it – operate chapters at universities near Appling County. If your child has suffered from hazing, we will fight for Appling County families with the same aggression.
📞 Call our hazing hotline 24/7: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🔴 The Hazing Crisis in Appling County and Beyond
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “harmless tradition.” It’s abuse. It’s torture. And in far too many cases, it’s deadly.
Right now, we’re representing a young man who was waterboarded with a garden hose, forced to do 500 squats until he collapsed, and struck with wooden paddles during a fraternity hazing ritual. He ended up in the hospital with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure – a life-threatening condition caused by extreme physical abuse.
This didn’t happen in some distant state. It happened at a major university. And it’s happening at colleges near Appling County, GA, too.
📌 The Same Fraternities Operate Near Appling County
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and other national fraternities have active chapters at universities throughout Georgia. If they’re hazing students at one campus, they’re hazing at others – including schools your child might attend.
📌 Universities Near Appling County Are Complicit
In our current case, the University of Houston owned the fraternity house where the hazing occurred. They had the power to inspect, regulate, and shut it down – but they chose to look the other way. The same negligence exists at universities near Appling County.
📌 They Knew the Risks – And Did Nothing
Pi Kappa Phi had 8 years to fix their hazing culture after a student died at one of their chapters. They didn’t. Now, another student has been hospitalized. If they won’t protect students voluntarily, we’ll make them pay.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights as an Appling County Hazing Victim
Hazing is illegal in Georgia, and victims have the right to seek justice through civil lawsuits. If your child was hazed, you may be able to sue:
✅ The local fraternity chapter – for organizing and conducting the hazing
✅ The national fraternity organization – for failing to supervise and enforce anti-hazing policies
✅ The university – for owning property where hazing occurred and failing to protect students
✅ Individual members – for participating in or facilitating the abuse
📌 Georgia Hazing Laws – What You Need to Know
Georgia has strict anti-hazing laws (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-61). Hazing that causes serious bodily injury is a felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison. Even if criminal charges aren’t filed, victims can still sue for damages.
Georgia law also states that consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the fraternity can still be held liable.
💰 What Appling County Hazing Victims Can Recover
Hazing lawsuits can recover compensation for:
🏥 Medical bills – Hospital stays, surgeries, therapy, future treatment
💼 Lost wages – Time missed from work or school
🎓 Educational disruption – Tuition refunds, scholarship losses
😢 Pain and suffering – Physical and emotional trauma
💔 Punitive damages – Additional money to punish the fraternity and university for their recklessness
In our current case, we’re seeking $10 million – and we have precedent on our side. Recent hazing lawsuits have resulted in multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, including:
- $10.1 million – Pi Kappa Alpha (Bowling Green State University)
- $6.1 million – Phi Delta Theta (LSU)
- $110+ million – Beta Theta Pi (Penn State)
Your child’s case could be worth just as much – but you must act quickly.
🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Appling County
🔹 Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately
If your child shows signs of injury (bruising, pain, dehydration, confusion, brown urine, difficulty walking), take them to the ER immediately. Hazing injuries like rhabdomyolysis can be life-threatening if untreated.
🔹 Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
- Take photos of injuries at all stages
- Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, emails)
- Document witness names (other pledges, friends, bystanders)
- Keep all medical records (hospital bills, doctor’s notes)
- Do NOT delete anything – even if it seems unimportant
🔹 Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Without a Lawyer
Universities and fraternities have teams of lawyers working to protect themselves – not your child. Anything you say to them can be used against you.
🔹 Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately
We offer free, confidential consultations for Appling County hazing victims. We’ll evaluate your case, explain your legal options, and fight for the justice your child deserves.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Appling County Hazing Cases
Q: My child was hazed, but they don’t want to report it. Should we still pursue legal action?
A: Yes. Many hazing victims fear retaliation or social backlash, but you don’t have to go through this alone. We can protect your child’s identity and build a strong case without putting them at risk. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to hold the fraternity accountable.
Q: The fraternity says my child “consented” to hazing. Does that mean we can’t sue?
A: No. Georgia law explicitly states that consent is NOT a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the fraternity can still be held liable for their actions.
Q: We’re in Appling County, GA – can you still help us if the hazing happened at a university in another state?
A: Absolutely. We represent hazing victims nationwide, including in Georgia. Our attorneys are licensed in Texas and New York, and we have federal court authority, meaning we can pursue cases anywhere in the country. We will travel to Appling County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
Q: How much does it cost to hire a hazing lawyer?
A: $0 upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we win your case. There are no hourly fees, no retainers, and no financial risk to you.
Q: What if the university says they didn’t know about the hazing?
A: That’s not an excuse – it’s negligence. Universities have a legal duty to protect students, and Greek organizations are often owned or regulated by the university. If they failed to monitor hazing, they can be held liable.
Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit?
A: Georgia’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases is 2 years. However, evidence disappears quickly, and witnesses forget. The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case will be.
🏛️ Fraternities Near Appling County with Hazing Histories
The following fraternities have been involved in documented hazing incidents, including deaths and serious injuries. If your child is pledging one of these organizations at a university near Appling County, they are at risk:
| Fraternity | Notable Hazing Incidents | Universities Near Appling County with Active Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi | Andrew Coffey (death, FSU 2017), Leonel Bermudez (kidney failure, UH 2025) | University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) | Chemical burns (Texas A&M 2021), multiple deaths | University of Georgia, Georgia State, Georgia Southern |
| Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) | Stone Foltz (death, BGSU 2021), David Bogenberger (death, NIU 2012) | Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, Georgia Southern |
| Phi Delta Theta | Maxwell Gruver (death, LSU 2017) | University of Georgia, Georgia Tech |
| Beta Theta Pi | Timothy Piazza (death, Penn State 2017) | Georgia Tech, University of Georgia |
| Sigma Chi | Multiple lawsuits (College of Charleston, UT Austin 2025) | University of Georgia, Georgia Tech |
| Kappa Sigma | Chad Meredith (death, Miami 2001) | University of Georgia, Georgia Southern |
If your child is pledging any of these fraternities near Appling County, they are at risk of the same abuse we’re fighting in our current case.
🎯 Why Appling County Families Choose Attorney 911
✅ We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
While other firms talk about hazing cases, we’re actively litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to build these cases, and we know how to win.
✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
Our attorneys, Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena, both worked for insurance companies before switching sides to represent victims. We know their playbook – and we use it against them.
✅ Federal Court Authority
We’re admitted to U.S. District Court, meaning we can pursue hazing cases nationwide – including in Georgia.
✅ Dual-State Licensed (Texas & New York)
This gives us a strategic advantage when suing national fraternities headquartered in other states.
✅ Se Habla Español
We provide bilingual legal services for Spanish-speaking families.
✅ We Travel to Appling County
We come to you for depositions, meetings, and trials. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
✅ Proven Track Record of Multi-Million-Dollar Results
We’ve won millions for personal injury victims, including cases against major corporations and institutions.
📢 Our Message to Fraternities Near Appling County
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and every other fraternity operating near Appling County:
We are watching.
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters. We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. We know your documented histories of hazing deaths.
If your chapter harms a student near Appling County, we will pursue every liable entity – the national organization, the local chapter, the housing corporation, the university, and every individual member.
We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at the University of Houston. Your chapter could be next.
🏫 Our Message to Universities Near Appling County
To the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Georgia Southern, and every other institution near Appling County:
You own the problem.
When you own fraternity houses, when you collect Greek life fees, when you have the power to regulate – you have a legal duty to protect students. When you fail, you’re just as liable as the fraternity.
The University of Houston is facing a $10 million lawsuit because they owned the house where a student was waterboarded. Will your university be next?
📞 Appling County Families: Act Now
Every day you wait is a day closer to losing your legal rights. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Statutes of limitations expire.
If your child has been hazed at a university near Appling County, call us immediately for a free, confidential consultation.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
We don’t get paid unless we win your case. There’s no risk – only justice.
🔗 Additional Resources for Appling County Families
- Georgia Anti-Hazing Law (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-61)
- StopHazing.org – National Hazing Prevention
- Hazing Prevention Network
- Clery Center – Campus Safety Resources
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