🛡️ Hazing Lawyers for Clark County, Wisconsin — Protecting Students from Fraternity & Sorority Abuse
If your child was hazed in Clark County, Wisconsin, you don’t have to fight this alone. We’re here to help — no matter where you are.
Call now for a free, confidential consultation: 📞 1-888-ATTY-911
🚨 Hazing Happens in Clark County — And It’s More Dangerous Than You Think
Clark County, Wisconsin, is home to hardworking families who send their children to college expecting them to be safe. But behind the friendly Greek letters at universities near Clark County — like University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, UW-Stout, and Northcentral Technical College — dangerous hazing rituals are putting students at risk.
This isn’t just “boys being boys.” It’s not “tradition.” It’s abuse — and it can cause permanent damage or even death.
We’re currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — where a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure. The same fraternities and sororities operate near Clark County. The same risks exist here.
If your child was hazed in Clark County, we can help.
🔍 What Is Hazing? (Clark County Parents Need to Know)
Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them — regardless of their willingness to participate.
In Wisconsin, hazing is illegal. Wisconsin Statute § 948.51 makes it a crime to subject someone to hazing, and victims can sue for damages.
Common Hazing Activities in Clark County (and Nearby Universities):
| Activity | What It Looks Like | Why It’s Dangerous |
|---|---|---|
| Forced Drinking | “Chug this bottle,” “drink until you vomit” | Alcohol poisoning, death |
| Extreme Exercise | 100+ pushups, 500 squats, bear crawls | Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), kidney failure |
| Waterboarding | Simulated drowning with hoses or buckets | Psychological trauma, drowning risk |
| Paddling/Beating | Struck with wooden paddles or fists | Bruises, broken bones, internal injuries |
| Forced Eating | Consuming large amounts of food until vomiting | Choking, stomach rupture, aspiration |
| Sleep Deprivation | Forced late-night activities, early morning tasks | Exhaustion, accidents, mental health decline |
| Sexual Humiliation | Forced nudity, carrying sexual objects, sexual acts | PTSD, depression, long-term trauma |
| Isolation | Confined in small spaces, blindfolded, not allowed to speak | Psychological damage, anxiety |
These aren’t just pranks. They’re crimes — and they’re happening near Clark County.
🏛️ Who Is Liable When Hazing Happens in Clark County?
When hazing occurs, multiple parties can be held legally and financially responsible, including:
1. The Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter
- Organized and carried out the hazing
- Chapter officers (president, pledgemaster) are personally liable
- Current and former members who participated
2. The National Organization
- Failed to supervise the local chapter
- Knew about hazing risks but didn’t enforce policies
- Have deep pockets and insurance policies
3. The University
- Failed to monitor Greek life
- Knew about prior hazing incidents but didn’t act
- Own or control fraternity/sorority houses (premises liability)
4. Individual Members & Alumni
- Participated in or facilitated hazing
- Hosted hazing at their homes (premises liability)
- Can be sued personally
In our current case, we’re suing all of these parties — and we’ll do the same for Clark County families.
💰 What Can Clark County Families Recover?
Hazing victims and their families can recover compensation for:
| Category | What’s Included | Clark County Example |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Bills | Hospital stays, ER visits, therapy, medications | A UW-Eau Claire student hospitalized for rhabdomyolysis after hazing |
| Future Medical Care | Ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, potential surgeries | Kidney monitoring, dialysis, or transplant if damage is permanent |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work due to injuries | A part-time student worker at UW-Stout misses shifts after hazing |
| Pain & Suffering | Physical pain, emotional trauma, PTSD | A student at Northcentral Technical College develops anxiety after hazing |
| Mental Anguish | Therapy costs, medication for depression/anxiety | A student drops out after being humiliated in a hazing ritual |
| Punitive Damages | Punishment for egregious conduct | A fraternity waterboards a pledge — jury awards extra damages to punish them |
| Wrongful Death | If hazing results in death | Funeral costs, loss of companionship, future earnings |
We’ve seen hazing cases settle for millions — and we’ll fight for maximum compensation for Clark County families.
📅 Wisconsin Statute of Limitations — Act Now
Wisconsin law gives you only 3 years from the date of injury to file a hazing lawsuit.
- If your child was hazed in 2023, you have until 2026 to act.
- If they were hazed in 2024, you have until 2027.
- Evidence disappears quickly — texts get deleted, witnesses forget, organizations destroy records.
Don’t wait. Call us today: 📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Clark County
Step 1: Get Medical Help
- Go to the ER or urgent care immediately — even if injuries seem minor
- Document all symptoms (bruises, pain, anxiety, difficulty walking)
- Ask for copies of all medical records
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
✅ Save everything:
- Text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, Instagram DMs
- Photos/videos of injuries or hazing activities
- Names and contact info of witnesses
- Pledge manuals, schedules, or any documents from the organization
- Receipts for medical bills, therapy, medications
❌ Do NOT:
- Delete any messages or posts
- Talk to the fraternity/sorority or university without a lawyer
- Sign anything from the organization
- Post about the incident on social media
Step 3: Report the Hazing
- File a police report (hazing is a crime in Wisconsin)
- Report to the university’s Title IX office
- Report to the national fraternity/sorority organization
Step 4: Contact an Attorney
- Call us for a free, confidential consultation
- We’ll evaluate your case and explain your legal options
- We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win
🏆 Why Clark County Families Choose Us
1. We’re Currently Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Case
- We’re in the courtroom right now against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston
- We know how to build these cases and win
- Clark County families get the same aggressive representation
2. We’re Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
- We know how insurance companies think
- We know their tactics to deny or minimize claims
- We use that knowledge to maximize your recovery
3. We’ll Travel to Clark County
- We’re based in Texas, but we serve clients nationwide
- We’ll come to Clark County for depositions, meetings, and trials
- Distance is not a barrier to justice
4. We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)
- Many hazing victims in Clark County are from Spanish-speaking families
- We provide full legal services in Spanish — no language barriers
5. We Work on Contingency — No Upfront Costs
- You pay nothing to hire us
- We only get paid if we win your case
- No risk for Clark County families
🎓 Universities Near Clark County with Greek Life (Where Hazing Happens)
| University | Location | Greek Life Presence | Distance from Clark County |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | Active fraternities & sororities | ~30 miles |
| UW-Stout | Menomonie, WI | Active Greek life | ~40 miles |
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | Limited Greek presence | ~50 miles |
| UW-River Falls | River Falls, WI | Active Greek life | ~100 miles |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Large Greek system | ~150 miles |
The same national fraternities and sororities operate at these schools — and they bring the same hazing risks to Clark County students.
⚠️ Warning Signs of Hazing in Clark County
Parents in Clark County should watch for these red flags:
| Sign | What It Might Mean |
|---|---|
| Unexplained bruises, cuts, or injuries | Physical abuse during hazing |
| Sudden weight loss or fatigue | Extreme exercise or sleep deprivation |
| Avoiding questions about Greek life | Hiding hazing activities |
| Sudden anxiety, depression, or mood swings | Psychological trauma from hazing |
| Missing classes or declining grades | Hazing interfering with school |
| Secretive behavior about phone or social media | Hiding evidence of hazing |
| Wearing unusual clothing or carrying strange items | Forced dress code or carrying humiliating objects |
| Sudden withdrawal from friends or family | Shame or fear of retribution |
If you notice these signs, talk to your child — and call us.
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
Free, confidential consultation for Clark County families
We’re available 24/7 — because hazing doesn’t wait.
🏛️ Our Offices (Serving Clark County, Wisconsin)
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📜 Wisconsin Hazing Law: What You Need to Know
Wisconsin Statute § 948.51 — Hazing
Definition:
“Hazing” means any act committed as part of a person’s recruitment, initiation, pledging, admission into, or affiliation with a student organization, athletic team, or living group, or any pastime or amusement engaged in with respect to such an organization, athletic team, or living group that causes, or is not unlikely to cause, bodily harm to that person or another.
Penalties:
- Class A Misdemeanor: Up to 9 months in jail and/or $10,000 fine
- Class H Felony: If hazing causes great bodily harm (up to 6 years in prison and/or $10,000 fine)
- Class G Felony: If hazing causes death (up to 10 years in prison and/or $25,000 fine)
Civil Liability:
- Victims can sue for compensatory and punitive damages
- Consent is not a defense — even if the victim “agreed” to participate
What This Means for Clark County Families:
- Hazing is illegal in Wisconsin
- Perpetrators can face jail time
- Victims can sue for money damages
- You don’t have to prove the victim consented — the law protects them regardless
🔥 Real Hazing Cases — And What They Mean for Clark County
1. Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State University) — $10.1 Million
- Fraternity: Pi Kappa Alpha
- What Happened: Forced to drink entire bottle of alcohol; died from alcohol poisoning
- Outcome: $10.1 million settlement; fraternity permanently expelled
- Clark County Connection: Pi Kappa Alpha has chapters near Clark County
2. Maxwell Gruver (LSU) — $6.1 Million Jury Verdict
- Fraternity: Phi Delta Theta
- What Happened: Forced drinking during “Bible Study” event; BAC 0.495 (6x legal limit)
- Outcome: $6.1 million verdict; Max Gruver Act passed (felony hazing)
- Clark County Connection: Phi Delta Theta operates near Clark County
3. Timothy Piazza (Penn State) — $110 Million+
- Fraternity: Beta Theta Pi
- What Happened: Forced to drink 18 drinks in 82 minutes; fell down stairs; fraternity waited 12 hours to call 911
- Outcome: $110M+ settlement; multiple criminal convictions
- Clark County Connection: Beta Theta Pi has chapters near Clark County
4. Our Current Case — Pi Kappa Phi (University of Houston) — $10 Million
- What Happened: Waterboarding, 500 squats, wooden paddles, forced eating until vomiting; hospitalized with kidney failure
- Outcome: Lawsuit filed; chapter closed
- Clark County Connection: Pi Kappa Phi operates near Clark County — same risks exist here
These cases prove that hazing victims and families can win — and win big. We’ll fight for Clark County families just like we’re fighting in Houston.
🛑 What NOT to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Clark County
| ❌ Don’t Do This | ✅ Do This Instead |
|---|---|
| Ignore it | Talk to your child and get help |
| Let the fraternity handle it | Report it to police and the university |
| Delete texts or posts | Save all evidence |
| Post about it on social media | Keep it private until you talk to a lawyer |
| Talk to the organization without a lawyer | Let us handle all communication |
| Wait to see if it gets better | Act now — evidence disappears quickly |
| Assume it’s “just part of college” | Hazing is abuse, and it’s illegal |
📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 — We’re Here for Clark County Families
You don’t have to fight this alone. We’re here to help.
Free consultation • No upfront costs • We only get paid if we win
Serving Clark County, Wisconsin — and hazing victims nationwide