🚨 Hazing Victims in Chaffee County Deserve Justice — We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
If your child was hazed at a Chaffee County college or university, you are not alone. We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — and we will bring the same aggressive representation to Chaffee County families.
🔥 This Is What Hazing Looks Like in Chaffee County
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “tradition.” It’s abuse. It’s torture. And it’s happening right here in Chaffee County.
In our current case, a University of Houston fraternity pledge was:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose — simulated drowning
- Forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down
- Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault
- Forced to eat until he vomited — then made to keep running
- Hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure — rhabdomyolysis from extreme physical abuse
This isn’t happening just in Houston. The same fraternities operate at universities near Chaffee County. The same “traditions” exist in Chaffee County Greek life. The same negligence exists at Chaffee County institutions.
If your child was hazed in Chaffee County, we will fight for you just like we’re fighting in Houston.
⚠️ Chaffee County Parents: Your Child Is at Risk
Chaffee County is home to Western Colorado University in Gunnison, and is within driving distance of major universities including:
- Colorado State University (Fort Collins)
- University of Colorado Boulder
- University of Northern Colorado (Greeley)
- Colorado Mesa University (Grand Junction)
- Adams State University (Alamosa)
These same national fraternities and sororities have active chapters at Chaffee County-area universities:
- Pi Kappa Phi
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Pi Kappa Alpha
- Beta Theta Pi
- Sigma Chi
- Phi Delta Theta
- And many others
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Chaffee County or nearby, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.
💔 The Devastating Reality of Hazing in Chaffee County
Physical Consequences:
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) — can cause kidney failure
- Alcohol poisoning — can be fatal
- Broken bones from beatings
- Burns from branding
- Heat stroke or hypothermia from exposure
- Traumatic brain injury from falls or blows
Psychological Trauma:
- PTSD from waterboarding or simulated drowning
- Anxiety and depression
- Suicidal ideation
- Trust issues and social withdrawal
- Academic decline
Long-Term Impact:
- Chronic health conditions
- Permanent disability
- Career limitations
- Therapy and medical expenses for life
- Death — at least one hazing death occurs every year in America
🏛️ Who Is Liable for Chaffee County Hazing?
When hazing happens in Chaffee County, everyone who participated or allowed it is responsible:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing; failed to stop it |
| National Organization | Knew or should have known; failed to supervise |
| University | Failed to protect students; owned/controlled property |
| Alumni | Hosted hazing at their homes; premises liability |
| Insurance Carriers | Coverage for institutional liability |
The deep pockets: National fraternity organizations have millions in assets and insurance. Universities have substantial endowments and insurance. This is not about suing broke college kids — it’s about holding institutions accountable.
💰 Chaffee County Hazing Victims Can Win Millions
We are currently seeking $10 million for our hazing client in Houston. Similar results are possible for Chaffee County victims.
Recent Hazing Verdicts & Settlements:
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | $110+ million (estimated) |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Confidential settlement |
| Adam Oakes | Virginia Commonwealth | Delta Chi | $4+ million |
Chaffee County families: These verdicts prove that hazing cases win. The same legal strategies apply to Chaffee County cases.
⚖️ Colorado Hazing Laws Protect Chaffee County Victims
Colorado has strong anti-hazing laws that apply to all Chaffee County colleges and universities:
Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-9-124 — Hazing
Definition:
Any activity by which a person recklessly endangers the health or safety of or causes a risk of bodily injury to an individual for purposes of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any student organization.
Penalties:
- Class 3 Misdemeanor — For hazing that creates risk of injury (up to 6 months jail, $750 fine)
- Class 2 Misdemeanor — For hazing causing injury (up to 12 months jail, $1,000 fine)
- Class 1 Misdemeanor — For hazing causing serious bodily injury (up to 18 months jail, $5,000 fine)
- Class 4 Felony — For hazing causing death (2-6 years prison, $500,000 fine)
Consent is NOT a defense — Just like in Texas, Colorado law explicitly states that a victim’s consent does not justify hazing.
Organizations can be penalized — Fines, suspension, or permanent loss of recognition.
📋 What Chaffee County Families Should Do Right Now
If Your Child Was Hazed:
- Get medical attention immediately — Document all injuries
- Preserve all evidence — Texts, photos, videos, social media
- Do NOT talk to the fraternity, sorority, or university without legal counsel
- Do NOT post on social media about the incident
- Contact an attorney immediately — The statute of limitations is running
Evidence to Preserve:
- Medical records from all visits
- Photographs of injuries at all stages
- Screenshots of all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, etc.)
- Names and contact information of witnesses
- Any pledge manuals or documents given to your child
- Academic records showing impact on grades
- Employment records showing lost wages
🎓 Why Chaffee County Families Choose Attorney 911
We Are Fighting This Fight Right Now
While based in Texas, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. Chaffee County families get the same aggressive representation we’re bringing to this case.
Nationwide Reach — We Serve Chaffee County
- Federal court authority — U.S. District Court admission
- Dual-state bar licenses — Texas AND New York
- Willingness to travel — We come to Chaffee County for your case
- Remote consultations — Video meetings available
Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching to represent victims. We know their playbook — and we use it against them.
Proven Results
- $10 million hazing lawsuit currently pending
- Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury cases
- Experience with catastrophic injury and wrongful death
- Former BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español
Many hazing victims in Chaffee County are Hispanic. We provide bilingual representation so language is never a barrier to justice.
Contingency Fee — $0 Upfront for Chaffee County Families
We understand the financial burden on families. You pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fee comes out of the settlement — no upfront costs.
📞 Chaffee County Hazing Victims — Call Now for Free Consultation
Legal Emergency Hotline for Chaffee County Hazing Victims:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
We serve Chaffee County hazing victims — and hazing victims nationwide.
🏆 Our Promise to Chaffee County Families
- We will listen — Your story matters. We believe you.
- We will investigate — We preserve evidence, interview witnesses, build your case.
- We will fight — We sue everyone responsible: the fraternity, the university, the individuals.
- We will win — We know how to maximize your compensation.
- We will protect — We shield you from retaliation and intimidation.
- We will honor — We treat your child as a person, not a paycheck.
🔥 To Chaffee County Fraternities and Universities: We Are Coming
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta — if your chapter operates near Chaffee County, know this:
- We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for $10 million.
- We know your corporate structures.
- We know your insurance policies.
- We know your hazing histories.
- If you haze students in Chaffee County, we will find every liable entity.
Universities near Chaffee County — Colorado State, CU Boulder, UNC, Mesa, Adams State, Western Colorado:
- The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campuses.
- You own the buildings where hazing occurs.
- You have the power to stop it.
- Act now — or face the same accountability.
💬 What Our Clients Say About Us
“Consistent communication and not one time did I call and not get a clear answer regarding my case.” — Dame Haskett
“They treated me like family. I never felt like ‘just another case’ they were working on.” — Ambur Hamilton
“I was in a serious legal situation that had me very nervous about my future. Mr. Manginello guided me through the whole process with great expertise. He kept me calm and appraised at every step.” — Jamin Marroquin
“You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client that’s caught in the middle of many other cases. You are FAMILY to them and they protect and fight for you as such.” — Chad Harris
🎯 Chaffee County Hazing Victims — You Have Rights. We Will Enforce Them.
This is what hazing looks like. This is what we do about it.
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 today. Your consultation is free. Your case matters. Your justice starts now.
