Hazing Lawyers Serving Bannock County, Idaho | Attorney 911
Fraternity & Sorority Hazing Victims in Bannock County Deserve Justice
Bannock County families: If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, or any student organization near Pocatello, Idaho State University, or anywhere in Eastern Idaho, you are not alone. The same national fraternities and sororities involved in deadly hazing incidents across America operate right here in Bannock County. And we are fighting them in court right now.
At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure from extreme hazing. The same fraternities with chapters near Bannock County engaged in waterboarding, forced eating, and physical torture—and we are holding them accountable.
If your child has been hazed in Bannock County, we will fight for you with the same aggression.
The Hazing Crisis Hits Close to Home in Bannock County
Hazing Doesn’t Stop at State Lines
The same national fraternities and sororities that have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries nationwide maintain active chapters at universities near Bannock County, including:
- Idaho State University (Pocatello, ID) – Just 3 miles from Bannock County
- Brigham Young University-Idaho (Rexburg, ID) – 1 hour north
- College of Eastern Idaho (Idaho Falls, ID) – 45 minutes east
- Utah State University (Logan, UT) – 2 hours south
These institutions attract students from Bannock County, and the same hazing culture that hospitalized our client in Houston exists right here in Eastern Idaho.
What Hazing Looks Like in Bannock County
Hazing is not “harmless tradition.” It is abuse, torture, and sometimes manslaughter. In our current case, a University of Houston student was subjected to:
✅ Waterboarding with a garden hose – Simulated drowning, a recognized form of torture
✅ Forced to perform 500+ squats and 100+ pushups – Leading to rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
✅ Struck with wooden paddles – Physical assault with weapons
✅ Forced to eat until vomiting – Then forced to continue running through vomit
✅ Sleep deprivation – Forced to drive fraternity members at all hours
✅ Psychological torture – Carrying sexual objects, humiliation, threats of expulsion
This is not “brotherhood.” This is not “sisterhood.” This is abuse. And it happens at universities near Bannock County.
Why Bannock County Families Choose Attorney 911 for Hazing Cases
We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now – And We’ll Fight for Bannock County Victims Too
Our attorneys, Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena, are currently representing a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston. We know how to build these cases, how to hold institutions accountable, and how to win.
Nationwide Reach – We Serve Bannock County Hazing Victims
While we are based in Texas, hazing is a nationwide epidemic, and we represent victims across America, including Bannock County. We can help you regardless of where the hazing occurred through:
✔ Federal court authority – We are admitted to U.S. District Court and can pursue cases nationwide
✔ Video consultations – Meet with us remotely from Bannock County
✔ Willingness to travel – We come to Bannock County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
✔ Dual-state bar admission – Licensed in Texas and New York, with experience in multi-state litigation
Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know How They Fight
Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for national insurance defense firms before switching sides to represent victims. We know how fraternities, universities, and insurance companies try to minimize or deny claims. We’ve seen their playbook—and now we use it against them.
Proven Track Record of Multi-Million Dollar Results
We have recovered millions of dollars for victims of negligence, including:
- $10 million+ in hazing-related litigation (current case)
- Millions in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases
- BP Texas City explosion litigation – Mass tort experience against major corporations
- Hundreds of successful personal injury cases
We Speak Spanish – Se Habla Español
Many hazing victims in Bannock County come from Hispanic families. Our staff is fluent in Spanish, and we provide full legal services in Spanish, including:
- Initial consultations
- Ongoing case communication
- Document translation
- Courtroom interpretation
No language barriers. No excuses.
$0 Upfront Cost – We Only Get Paid If You Win
We understand that Bannock County families may be concerned about the cost of hiring a lawyer to take on powerful institutions like universities and national fraternities. We take hazing cases on contingency—you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.
Contingency Fee Structure:
- No retainer required
- No hourly fees
- We advance all case costs (investigation, experts, filings)
- You only pay if we recover compensation for you
Who Is Liable for Bannock County Hazing? (We Sue Everyone Responsible)
When hazing occurs, multiple parties share responsibility. We pursue every liable entity to maximize your recovery:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Bannock County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing | Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Chi, SAE, and other chapters near Bannock County |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed activities | Presidents, pledgemasters, risk managers at ISU and other Bannock County-area chapters |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing; failed to stop it | Active and former members who engaged in or witnessed hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about “hazing crisis” | Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, and others with Bannock County-area chapters |
| Housing Corporation | Owned property where hazing occurred | Fraternity/sorority housing near Bannock County universities |
| University | Failed to protect students; owned property | Idaho State University, BYU-Idaho, and other institutions |
| University Board | Institutional oversight failure | University boards of regents/trustees |
| Alumni | Hosted hazing at their homes | Former members who facilitated hazing near Bannock County |
| Insurance Companies | Coverage for institutional liability | National fraternity insurance, university insurance |
We don’t just sue broke college students. We go after the deep pockets—the national organizations, universities, and insurance carriers that can afford to pay.
What Bannock County Hazing Victims Can Recover
Hazing causes physical, emotional, and financial harm. We pursue full compensation for all damages, including:
Economic Damages
- Medical bills – Hospitalization, ER visits, specialists, medications
- Future medical expenses – Ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, therapy
- Lost wages – Time missed from work during recovery
- Lost earning capacity – If injuries affect future career prospects
- Educational expenses – Tuition reimbursement if forced to withdraw
Non-Economic Damages
- Physical pain and suffering – From hazing injuries (rhabdomyolysis, broken bones, burns)
- Mental anguish – PTSD, anxiety, depression from abuse
- Emotional distress – Humiliation, shame, loss of trust
- Loss of enjoyment of life – Inability to participate in normal activities
- Disfigurement – Permanent scars from burns, branding, or injuries
Punitive Damages
If the hazing involved egregious conduct (like waterboarding, forced consumption, or physical torture), we pursue punitive damages to punish the defendants and deter future hazing.
Precedent Cases Show Bannock County Victims Can Win Millions:
- $10.1 million – Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha)
- $6.1 million – Maxwell Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta)
- $110+ million – Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi)
These same results are possible for Bannock County victims.
What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Bannock County
Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor. Some hazing injuries (like rhabdomyolysis or alcohol poisoning) may not show symptoms immediately. Medical records are critical evidence.
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
✅ Photos/Videos – Document injuries at all stages of healing
✅ Texts/Social Media – Save all communications about hazing (GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, etc.)
✅ Witness Information – Get names and contact info of other pledges, bystanders, or witnesses
✅ Medical Records – Request copies of all hospital/doctor visits
✅ Fraternity/Sorority Documents – Pledge manuals, schedules, rules
DO NOT:
❌ Delete any messages or posts
❌ Talk to fraternity/sorority leadership without legal counsel
❌ Sign anything from the organization
❌ Post about the incident on social media
Step 3: Contact a Hazing Lawyer Immediately
Hazing cases have strict deadlines (typically 2 years from the incident in Idaho). Evidence disappears quickly, and witnesses forget details. The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case will be.
Step 4: Do NOT Talk to Insurance Companies or University Administrators Alone
Universities and fraternities have teams of lawyers working to minimize your claim. Anything you say can be used against you. Let us handle all communications.
Bannock County Hazing Victims: We Are Here for You
Call Now for a Free, Confidential Consultation
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We will:
✔ Evaluate your case for free
✔ Explain your legal rights
✔ Preserve critical evidence
✔ Handle all communications with the fraternity, university, and insurance companies
✔ Fight for maximum compensation
You don’t pay unless we win.
Fraternities & Sororities Near Bannock County: We Are Watching You
To the fraternities and sororities operating near Bannock County:
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Delta Chi, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Chi Omega, and all others:
We know your chapters. We know your national organizations. We know your insurance policies. We know your playbook.
And we are coming for you.
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your Bannock County chapters. If you haze students in Eastern Idaho, we will pursue every liable entity—your chapter, your nationals, your housing corporation, your alumni, and your individual members.
We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston. Your chapter could be next.
Universities Near Bannock County: You Have a Duty to Protect Students
To Idaho State University, Brigham Young University-Idaho, College of Eastern Idaho, and all other institutions near Bannock County:
You have a legal duty to protect your students from hazing. When you fail, you share liability.
The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was waterboarded. They knew about prior hazing incidents. They failed to act. Now they are being sued for $10 million.
If your institution allows hazing to occur on your campus or in your Greek housing, you will face the same accountability.
Bannock County Parents: Your Child’s Safety Is Your Right
You send your children to college expecting them to be safe. You trust universities and Greek organizations to protect them.
That trust is being betrayed.
If your child has been hazed in Bannock County or anywhere in Eastern Idaho, you have the right to seek justice. You have the right to hold the people who hurt your child accountable. You have the right to compensation for their injuries.
We are here to fight for you.
Contact Attorney 911 Today
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Serving Bannock County and all of Eastern Idaho from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont.
We will travel to Bannock County for your case. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
Bannock County Hazing Victims: Enough Is Enough.
It’s time to fight back.
