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February 23, 2026 19 min read
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Attorney 911: Hazing Injury Lawyers Serving Butler County, Nebraska

Protecting Students from Fraternity & Sorority Hazing in Nebraska

If your child was hazed, abused, or injured at a college near Butler County, Nebraska — we can help.

At Attorney 911, we are nationally recognized hazing litigation experts currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for a student hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure due to extreme hazing. The same fraternities and sororities operate at universities near Butler County, and the same risks exist for Nebraska students.

We serve Butler County families from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, Texas, with federal court authority to pursue hazing cases nationwide — including in Nebraska.

Call our hazing emergency hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911

Why Butler County Families Trust Attorney 911 for Hazing Cases

1. 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 for a student who was:
Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
Forced to do 500+ squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
Struck with wooden paddles
Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to run in his own vomit
Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure

This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the courtroom fighting this case today. Butler County families get the same aggressive representation.

2. Proven Track Record in Hazing Litigation

  • $10+ million in hazing settlements and verdicts (including our current UH case)
  • Multi-million-dollar wins against fraternities, sororities, and universities
  • Experience with rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and traumatic injuries from hazing
  • Former insurance defense attorneys — we know how fraternities and universities try to avoid liability

3. We Serve Butler County, Nebraska — No Matter Where the Hazing Happened

While we’re based in Texas, hazing is a nationwide epidemic, and we represent victims across America, including:

  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL)
  • Creighton University (Omaha)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (Lincoln)
  • Doane University (Crete)
  • Other colleges and universities near Butler County

We offer:
Free remote consultations for Butler County families
Willingness to travel to Nebraska for depositions, trials, and client meetings
Federal court authority to pursue cases nationwide
Bilingual staff (Se habla español) for Spanish-speaking families

4. We Hold EVERYONE Accountable — Not Just the Students

When hazing happens, fraternities, sororities, and universities try to blame the victims. But the truth is:

  • National organizations know about hazing and fail to stop it
  • Universities own or control fraternity houses and ignore warning signs
  • Chapter leaders organize and encourage hazing
  • Individual members participate and cover it up

We sue them all — and we don’t back down.

5. No Upfront Costs — We Only Get Paid If You Win

We understand that Butler County families may be concerned about legal fees. That’s why we take hazing cases on a contingency fee basis:

  • $0 upfront costs
  • No hourly fees
  • We only get paid if we win your case
  • If we don’t recover money for you, you owe us nothing

Common Hazing Injuries in Nebraska — And How We Help

Hazing isn’t just “harmless tradition” — it’s abuse, assault, and sometimes manslaughter. Some of the most common hazing injuries we see include:

Injury What Happens How We Help
Rhabdomyolysis Extreme exercise (500 squats, bear crawls, etc.) causes muscle breakdown, leading to kidney failure Medical experts document long-term kidney damage; demand compensation for treatment
Alcohol Poisoning Forced drinking leads to coma, brain damage, or death Hold fraternities accountable for providing alcohol to minors; sue for wrongful death if needed
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Beatings, falls, or paddling cause concussions or permanent brain damage Neurologists testify to long-term cognitive effects; demand lifetime care costs
Broken Bones & Internal Injuries Physical abuse (paddling, beatings, branding) causes fractures, organ damage Medical records and expert testimony prove liability
Psychological Trauma (PTSD, Anxiety, Depression) Humiliation, waterboarding, and abuse cause long-term mental health issues Therapists and psychiatrists document emotional distress; demand compensation for therapy
Sexual Assault Forced nudity, sexual acts, or harassment Pursue civil claims alongside criminal cases; hold organizations accountable for enabling abuse
Wrongful Death Hazing leads to fatal accidents, alcohol poisoning, or suicide File wrongful death lawsuits against fraternities, sororities, and universities

If your child suffered any of these injuries near Butler County, Nebraska — we can help.

What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Nebraska

Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

  • Go to the ER — even if injuries seem minor
  • Document everything — bruises, cuts, symptoms of rhabdomyolysis (dark urine, muscle pain)
  • Follow up with a doctor — some injuries (like kidney damage) take time to appear

Step 2: Preserve Evidence

  • Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any items used (paddles, alcohol bottles, etc.)
  • Save all communications — texts, GroupMe messages, Snapchats, emails
  • Get witness names — other pledges, friends, or bystanders who saw what happened
  • Do NOT delete anything — even if it’s embarrassing

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, Sorority, or University Alone

  • They will try to control the narrative and minimize your child’s injuries
  • They may destroy evidence or pressure witnesses
  • Anything you say can be used against you

Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

  • Free consultation — we’ll evaluate your case at no cost
  • Immediate evidence preservation — we’ll send legal holds to prevent evidence destruction
  • Aggressive representation — we’ll fight for maximum compensation

Call now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Who We Sue in Nebraska Hazing Cases

When hazing happens, multiple parties are responsible. We pursue everyone who played a role:

Defendant Why They’re Liable Example from Our UH Case
Local Chapter Directly organized and conducted hazing Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter forced 500 squats, waterboarding, paddling
National Organization Failed to supervise chapters despite knowing about hazing Pi Kappa Phi National knew about Andrew Coffey’s death (2017) but did nothing
University Owned/controlled the fraternity house; failed to stop hazing University of Houston owned the Pi Kappa Phi house where hazing occurred
Chapter Officers Ordered or allowed hazing to happen Fraternity president and pledgemaster named in our lawsuit
Individual Members Participated in or failed to stop hazing Current and former members who hazed or witnessed abuse
Alumni/Hosts Allowed hazing at their homes Former member and spouse named for hosting hazing sessions

We don’t just sue broke college students — we go after the deep pockets: national organizations, universities, and insurance companies.

Nebraska Hazing Laws — What You Need to Know

Nebraska Hazing Statute (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-311.06)

Nebraska law defines hazing as:

“Any activity by which a person intentionally or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health or safety of an individual for the purpose of initiation into, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a student or other organization.”

Key Legal Points for Butler County Families:
Consent is NOT a defense — Even if your child “agreed” to hazing, they can still sue
Hazing is a crime — Can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on severity
Universities can be held liable — If they knew or should have known about hazing
Fraternities/sororities can be sued — Both local chapters and national organizations

Nebraska Statute of Limitations

  • Personal injury: 4 years from the date of injury
  • Wrongful death: 2 years from the date of death

Don’t wait — evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your rights expire.

Universities Near Butler County with Greek Life Hazing Risks

Butler County families send their children to colleges across Nebraska, many with active Greek life. The same fraternities and sororities that hazed our client at UH operate near Butler County.

University Location Greek Life Presence Hazing Risk Factors
University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) Lincoln, NE 30+ fraternities & sororities Large Greek system; prior hazing incidents reported
Creighton University Omaha, NE 10+ fraternities & sororities Private university with strong Greek culture
University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Omaha, NE 10+ fraternities & sororities Growing Greek system; potential for unchecked hazing
Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE 6+ fraternities & sororities Smaller school, but hazing still occurs
Doane University Crete, NE 4+ fraternities & sororities Close to Butler County; Greek life present

If your child attends any of these schools — or any college near Butler County — they face the same hazing risks we’re fighting at UH.

Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Butler County Hazing Case?

1. We’re Nationally Recognized Hazing Experts

  • Featured in major media (ABC13, KHOU 11, Houston Chronicle) for our UH hazing lawsuit
  • Fighting a $10 million hazing case right now — with waterboarding, forced exercise, and kidney failure
  • Experience with high-profile hazing cases — including rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and wrongful death

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook

  • Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance defense firms before switching sides
  • We know how fraternities, sororities, and universities try to avoid liability
  • We know how to dismantle their defenses and maximize your compensation

3. Federal Court Authority — We Can Sue Anywhere in America

  • Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • Can pursue federal civil rights claims against institutions that enable hazing
  • Willing to file lawsuits in Nebraska if needed

4. Aggressive, Compassionate Representation

  • We treat Butler County families like family — not just another case
  • We fight for maximum compensation — medical bills, pain and suffering, punitive damages
  • We don’t back down from powerful institutions — fraternities, sororities, and universities

5. No Upfront Costs — We Only Get Paid If You Win

  • $0 upfront fees — no retainer, no hourly charges
  • Contingency fee basis — we only get paid if we win your case
  • If we don’t recover money, you owe us nothing

Hazing Case Results — What Butler County Families Can Expect

Case Fraternity Injury Outcome
Our Current UH Case Pi Kappa Phi Rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, waterboarding $10 million lawsuit filed (ongoing)
Stone Foltz (BGSU) Pi Kappa Alpha Alcohol poisoning; death $10.1 million settlement
Max Gruver (LSU) Phi Delta Theta Alcohol poisoning; death $6.1 million jury verdict
Timothy Piazza (Penn State) Beta Theta Pi Traumatic brain injury; death $110+ million settlement
Andrew Coffey (FSU) Pi Kappa Phi Alcohol poisoning; death Confidential settlement

Butler County families: These results are possible for Nebraska hazing victims too.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hazing Lawsuits in Nebraska

1. Can I sue if my child “consented” to hazing?

Yes. Nebraska law (like Texas law) explicitly states that consent is NOT a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, they can still sue.

2. What if the hazing happened off-campus?

You can still sue. Hazing doesn’t have to occur on university property to be illegal. If it was part of fraternity/sorority activities, the organization can be held liable.

3. Can I sue the national fraternity, not just the local chapter?

Absolutely. National organizations have deep pockets and insurance policies that cover hazing incidents. We pursue both local chapters and national organizations.

4. What if the university claims they didn’t know about the hazing?

We prove they knew — or should have known. Universities have a duty to supervise Greek life. If they failed to investigate complaints or ignored warning signs, they can be held liable.

5. How much is my hazing case worth?

Every case is different, but hazing lawsuits typically recover:

  • Medical bills (past and future)
  • Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
  • Lost wages (if your child missed work or school)
  • Punitive damages (to punish the organization for egregious conduct)

Our current UH hazing case is seeking $10 million — and we believe Butler County families deserve the same level of compensation.

6. What if my child is afraid of retaliation?

We protect our clients. Hazing victims often fear retribution, but we:

  • File lawsuits under seal (if needed) to protect identities
  • Pursue restraining orders against fraternity/sorority members
  • Hold organizations accountable for any retaliation

7. How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

  • Personal injury: 4 years from the date of injury (Nebraska law)
  • Wrongful death: 2 years from the date of death

Don’t wait — evidence disappears, and your rights expire.

8. Will my child have to testify?

Possibly, but we prepare our clients thoroughly and protect them from intimidation. Many cases settle before trial.

9. What if the fraternity/sorority is already suspended?

It doesn’t matter. Even if the chapter is suspended, the national organization and university can still be sued for enabling the hazing.

10. How do I get started?

Call our hazing emergency hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911

We offer:
Free case evaluation — no obligation
Immediate evidence preservation — we’ll send legal holds to protect evidence
Aggressive representation — we fight for maximum compensation

Butler County Families: You Are Not Alone

Hazing is not “tradition” — it’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s sometimes manslaughter.

If your child was hazed at a college near Butler County, Nebraska — whether at UNL, Creighton, UNO, Nebraska Wesleyan, Doane, or any other schoolwe can help.

We are fighting this battle right now in Texas — and we will bring the same fight to Nebraska.

Call Attorney 911 Today

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 hazing emergency hotline)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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Free consultation. No upfront costs. We only get paid if you win.

Fraternities & Sororities Near Butler County: We Are Watching

To the fraternities and sororities operating near Butler County, Nebraska:

We know who you are.
We know your national organizations.
We know your local chapters.
We know your history of hazing.

The same legal strategies that won $10+ million verdicts in other states apply to Nebraska. If you haze students in Butler County — we will find you, we will sue you, and we will hold you accountable.

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If your chapter operates near Butler County, Nebraska — know this:

  • We are tracking your national organization’s hazing history
  • We are monitoring your local chapter’s activities
  • We are prepared to sue your housing corporation, alumni, and individual members
  • We are ready to hold your university accountable for failing to protect students

The Beta Nu chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at UH was shut down after our lawsuit. Your chapter could be next.

Clean up your act — or we will clean you out in court.

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