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February 22, 2026 7 min read
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🛡️ Hazing Justice for Boyd County Families

Aggressive Legal Representation for Hazing Victims in Boyd County, Kentucky

🚨 The Hazing Crisis is Closer Than You Think

Boyd County parents send their children to college expecting them to be safe. They trust universities to protect their students. They assume that when their child joins a fraternity or sorority, the national organization will enforce rules against abuse.

That trust is being betrayed.

Right now, in Boyd County and across Kentucky, hazing is happening at universities and colleges. Students are being subjected to dangerous, humiliating, and sometimes life-threatening initiation rituals—all in the name of “tradition” or “brotherhood.”

This isn’t tradition. It’s abuse. It’s assault. And it’s illegal.

At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme physical abuse. We know how to build these cases. We know how to hold institutions accountable. And we will bring that same aggressive representation to Boyd County families.

If your child has been hazed at a Boyd County university, college, or Greek organization, you have legal rights. You can fight back. And you don’t have to do it alone.

🔥 What Hazing Really Looks Like in Boyd County

Hazing isn’t just a harmless prank. It’s a systematic form of abuse that can cause serious physical and psychological harm. In our current case, a student was subjected to:

Waterboarding with a garden hose – Simulated drowning, a form of torture
Forced to do 500 squats and 100+ pushups – Until his muscles broke down and he couldn’t stand
Struck with wooden paddles – Physical assault with weapons
Forced to eat until vomiting – Then made to continue exercising through the vomit
Sleep deprivation – Forced to drive fraternity members at all hours, leading to exhaustion
Psychological humiliation – Carrying sexual objects, stripping in cold weather, being hog-tied

This isn’t just hazing. This is abuse. And it’s happening right here in Kentucky.

🏛️ Who Is Responsible for Hazing in Boyd County?

When hazing occurs, multiple parties can be held legally accountable:

1️⃣ The Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter

The chapter that directly organized and conducted the hazing activities.

2️⃣ The National Organization

National fraternities and sororities have millions in assets and insurance. They know about hazing risks—they just fail to enforce their own rules.

3️⃣ The University or College

Universities have a duty to protect students. If they knew or should have known about hazing and failed to stop it, they share liability.

4️⃣ Individual Members

Every person who participated in or facilitated hazing can be sued individually and may face criminal charges.

5️⃣ Housing Corporations & Alumni

If hazing occurred at a fraternity/sorority house or off-campus residence, the property owners can be held liable.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Boyd County Hazing Victim

If your child has been hazed, you may be entitled to compensation for:

💰 Medical Expenses – Hospital bills, therapy, future treatment
💰 Pain and Suffering – Physical and emotional trauma
💰 Lost Wages – Time missed from work or school
💰 Punitive Damages – To punish the organization for egregious conduct
💰 Wrongful Death – If hazing resulted in a fatality

Kentucky law prohibits hazing, and victims have the right to seek justice through civil lawsuits—even if criminal charges are not filed.

💡 Why Boyd County Families Choose Attorney 911

1️⃣ We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

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, and we know how to win.

2️⃣ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both of our attorneys—Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña—previously worked for insurance companies. We know their playbook, and we know how to maximize your compensation.

3️⃣ Nationwide Reach, Local Commitment

While we’re based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including in Boyd County. We offer video consultations and will travel to Kentucky for depositions, trials, and client meetings.

4️⃣ No Upfront Costs – We Work on Contingency

You pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case. This means no financial risk for Boyd County families.

5️⃣ Bilingual Representation – Se Habla Español

We understand that language barriers can prevent victims from seeking justice. Our team is bilingual, ensuring that Spanish-speaking families in Boyd County receive the same aggressive representation.

6️⃣ We Know the Culture

Ralph Manginello is a former athlete and youth coach who understands the pressures young people face in team environments. We know how hazing works, and we know how to expose it.

📞 What to Do If Your Child Has Been Hazed in Boyd County

If your child has been hazed at a Boyd County university, college, or Greek organization, take these steps immediately:

1️⃣ Seek Medical Attention – Even if injuries seem minor, get them checked out.
2️⃣ Preserve All Evidence – Save texts, photos, videos, and witness contact information.
3️⃣ Do NOT Talk to the Organization – They will try to control the narrative.
4️⃣ Contact Attorney 911 Immediately – Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free consultation.

Time is critical. Kentucky has a statute of limitations on hazing lawsuits, and evidence can disappear quickly.

🎯 The Hazing Cases We Handle in Boyd County

We represent Boyd County victims of hazing in:

🔹 Fraternities and Sororities – Including Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and others
🔹 Sports Teams – Football, basketball, baseball, and more
🔹 Marching Bands – Hazing in band programs
🔹 ROTC Programs – Military-style hazing
🔹 Honor Societies & Clubs – Any organization that uses abuse as “initiation”

📢 A Message to Boyd County Fraternities and Universities

To the fraternities operating near Boyd County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students in Boyd County, we will find every liable entity.

To the universities in Boyd County:
You have a duty to protect your students. If you fail to act on hazing reports, you will be held accountable.

To the national organizations:
You cannot hide behind “local chapter autonomy” when your chapters are torturing students. We will pursue you for every penny.

📞 Boyd County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed at a Boyd County university, college, or Greek organization, you are not alone. We are here to fight for you.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Visit attorney911.com

We don’t get paid unless you get paid. Let’s hold them accountable—together.

🔥 Enough Is Enough. It’s Time for Justice in Boyd County.

Boyd County families deserve better. Your children deserve better. Let’s make sure this never happens again.

Call Attorney 911 today. 🚨

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