Hazing Victims in Beaver County, PA: Your Rights and How Attorney 911 Can Help
The Hazing Crisis Hits Close to Home in Beaver County
If you or someone you love has been a victim of hazing in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, you’re not alone. The same dangerous “traditions” that hospitalized our client in Houston—waterboarding, forced exercise to the point of kidney failure, and psychological torture—are happening right here in Beaver County.
Fraternities and sororities with chapters at nearby universities like Penn State Beaver, Geneva College, and Robert Morris University are part of the same national organizations that have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries. Beaver County students face the same risks—and deserve the same justice.
What Is Hazing? It’s Not “Tradition”—It’s Abuse
Hazing is any activity that endangers the physical or mental health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in a group. In Beaver County, this can include:
✅ Physical Abuse – Beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise (like 100+ squats, bear crawls, or “suicides”)
✅ Forced Consumption – Drinking alcohol until vomiting, eating until choking, or consuming non-food substances
✅ Psychological Torture – Waterboarding, sleep deprivation, humiliation, threats of expulsion
✅ Sexual Abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, or carrying degrading objects
✅ Dangerous Stunts – Blindfolded activities, extreme weather exposure, or confinement
This isn’t “brotherhood” or “sisterhood.” It’s assault. And it’s illegal in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Hazing Laws: What You Need to Know
Under Pennsylvania’s Anti-Hazing Law (18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2810), hazing is a criminal offense with penalties including:
- Misdemeanor charges for reckless endangerment
- Felony charges if hazing results in serious bodily injury or death
- Fines up to $15,000 for organizations
- Expulsion or suspension from school
- Civil lawsuits for medical bills, pain and suffering, and punitive damages
Most importantly: Consent is NOT a defense. Even if a student “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.
Beaver County Hazing Cases: We’ve Seen This Before
Our firm is currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after our client was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure from extreme hazing.
The same fraternities and sororities operate in Beaver County.
- Pi Kappa Phi has chapters at Penn State University (including Penn State Beaver)
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) has a history of hazing incidents nationwide, including at Penn State
- Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, and others have faced lawsuits for dangerous initiation rituals
If your child was hazed in Beaver County, we can help—just like we’re helping our Houston client.
Who Is Liable for Hazing in Beaver County?
When hazing happens, multiple parties can be held accountable, including:
- The Local Chapter – The fraternity or sorority that organized the hazing
- The National Organization – They set the culture and failed to enforce anti-hazing policies
- The University – If they knew (or should have known) about hazing and failed to stop it
- Individual Members – Those who directly participated in or facilitated the hazing
- Chapter Advisors & Alumni – If they enabled or ignored the abuse
In our Houston case, we’re suing:
- The local chapter
- The national fraternity
- The university (which owned the fraternity house)
- Individual members (including the president and pledgemaster)
We’ll do the same for Beaver County victims.
What to Do If You or Your Child Was Hazed in Beaver County
If you suspect hazing, act fast—evidence disappears quickly, and Pennsylvania has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.
Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately
- Go to the ER or urgent care—even if injuries seem minor
- Document all symptoms (bruises, pain, vomiting, psychological distress)
- Keep all medical records
Step 2: Preserve Evidence
- Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any objects used
- Save all texts, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, and social media posts about the hazing
- Write down everything that happened—dates, times, who was involved
- Get witness names and contact info
Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, Sorority, or University Alone
- They will try to control the narrative—don’t give statements without a lawyer
- They may destroy evidence—fraternities have been caught deleting messages
- They may pressure you to stay silent—don’t sign anything
Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
We offer:
✔ Free, confidential consultations – No cost to discuss your case
✔ Contingency fee representation – You pay nothing upfront; we only get paid if we win
✔ Nationwide experience – We’ve handled hazing cases across the U.S., including Pennsylvania
✔ Aggressive legal strategy – We sue every responsible party, not just the local chapter
Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Beaver County Hazing Case?
1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
- We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston
- Our client was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure
- The same fraternities operate in Beaver County—we know how to beat them
2. We Know Their Playbook (Because We Used to Defend Them)
- Ralph Manginello is a former insurance defense attorney—he knows how fraternities and universities try to avoid liability
- Lupe Pena worked at a national defense firm—he understands their negotiation tactics
- We’ve seen their tricks—and we know how to counter them
3. We Have Federal Court Authority
- We’re admitted to U.S. District Court (Southern District of Texas) and have experience in federal civil rights claims
- This means we can pursue Beaver County cases in federal court if needed
4. We’ll Travel to Beaver County
- We have offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, but we come to you
- We’ll meet with you in Beaver County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
- Distance is not a barrier to justice
5. We’ve Won Millions for Victims Like You
- $10+ million in settlements and verdicts for personal injury clients
- Former BP Texas City explosion litigation—we know how to take on massive institutions
- Hundreds of successful cases—we don’t back down from insurance companies or fraternities
What You Can Recover in a Beaver County Hazing Lawsuit
If you or your child was hazed, you may be entitled to compensation for:
💰 Medical Bills – Hospital stays, ER visits, therapy, future treatment
💰 Lost Wages – Time missed from work or internships
💰 Pain and Suffering – Physical pain, emotional trauma, PTSD
💰 Mental Anguish – Anxiety, depression, fear of retribution
💰 Educational Disruption – Tuition refunds, scholarship losses, academic setbacks
💰 Punitive Damages – To punish the fraternity/university for their negligence
In our Houston case, we’re seeking $10 million. Beaver County victims deserve the same.
Beaver County Universities & Greek Life: We’re Watching You
To fraternities and sororities operating in Beaver County, PA:
- Pi Kappa Phi (Penn State Beaver, others)
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) – Penn State
- Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta, and others
We know what you’re doing. We’re building cases against you. And we will hold you accountable.
Universities in Beaver County:
- Penn State Beaver
- Geneva College
- Robert Morris University
- Community College of Beaver County
If you knew about hazing and failed to stop it, you’re next.
Beaver County Parents: Protect Your Child Before It’s Too Late
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Beaver County, talk to them about hazing now. Warning signs include:
🚩 Unexplained bruises, injuries, or exhaustion
🚩 Sudden secrecy about activities
🚩 Being forced to drink or eat excessively
🚩 Sleep deprivation or late-night “meetings”
🚩 Fear of retaliation if they speak up
If you suspect hazing, call us immediately. We can help.
The Time to Act Is Now
⏳ Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations is 2 years—don’t wait until it’s too late
📱 Evidence disappears fast—fraternities delete messages, universities destroy records
🏛️ Universities and fraternities will protect themselves—you need a lawyer on your side
Beaver County hazing victims: You have rights. We will fight for you.
📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Visit attorney911.com
We don’t get paid unless you win. Your consultation is free. Call now.