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February 11, 2026 28 min read
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Hazing at Alabama Universities: A Legal Guide for Clarke County Families

If Your Child Was Hazed at an Alabama Campus, You Have Rights

For parents in Clarke County—from Grove Hill to Thomasville, Jackson to Coffeeville—the college journey for your children often leads to the vibrant campuses of Alabama. Whether they attend the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Auburn University, or any of our state’s other institutions, the promise of brotherhood, sisterhood, and tradition can sometimes hide a dangerous reality. What looks like innocent initiation or team bonding can cross into illegal hazing—acts that endanger physical and mental health for the sake of membership.

Right now, in Texas, our firm is fighting one of the most serious hazing cases in the country. We represent Leonel Bermudez in a $10 million lawsuit against the University of Houston and the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity’s Beta Nu chapter. The allegations are horrific: forced consumption of milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting; being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding”; extreme workouts of 100+ push-ups and 500 squats under threat of expulsion; and ultimately, rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure that left him hospitalized for four days. This case isn’t just about one student—it’s about the patterns that exist in Greek life and athletics nationwide, including here in Alabama.

If you’re a Clarke County parent whose child has been hurt, humiliated, or threatened in connection with fraternities, sororities, athletic teams, or other campus organizations, this guide is for you. We’ll explain what modern hazing really looks like, your legal rights under Alabama and federal law, and how our Texas-based firm—with active hazing litigation experience—can help Alabama families seek accountability, even when the institution seems too powerful to challenge.

Hazing in 2025: Beyond the Stereotypes

What Actually Constitutes Hazing Today?

Hazing isn’t just the cartoonish paddling scenes from old movies. In 2025, hazing takes many forms, all sharing one common thread: the use of power imbalance to force, coerce, or pressure someone into dangerous, degrading, or harmful acts for the purpose of joining or maintaining status in a group.

For Clarke County students at Alabama universities, hazing might look like:

Alcohol and Substance Hazing

  • Forced drinking games during “bid nights” or “big/little reveals”
  • Lineups where pledges must rapidly consume excessive alcohol
  • Pressure to consume unknown mixtures or dangerous amounts of liquor
  • Being forced to drink until vomiting, then continuing to drink

Physical Hazing

  • Paddling, beatings, or forced physical punishment
  • “Smokings”—extreme calisthenics beyond normal conditioning
  • Sleep deprivation through all-night “study sessions” or mandatory tasks
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures or dangerous environments
  • Forced consumption of spoiled food, hot sauce, or other substances

Psychological and Digital Hazing

  • Public humiliation rituals recorded and shared on social media
  • Isolation from non-members and family
  • Constant group chat monitoring with immediate response demands
  • Forced embarrassing social media posts or TikTok challenges
  • Verbal abuse, threats of expulsion from the organization

Sexualized Hazing

  • Forced nudity or partial nudity
  • Simulated sexual acts or degrading positions
  • Sexual assault or coercion masked as “tradition”

Where Hazing Happens in Alabama

While fraternities and sororities receive significant attention, hazing occurs across campus organizations:

  • SEC Fraternity and Sorority Systems at the University of Alabama and Auburn University
  • Athletic Teams from football to baseball, basketball to cheerleading
  • Marching Bands and Performance Groups
  • Academic and Honor Societies
  • ROTC and Military-Style Programs
  • Spirit Groups and Tradition Organizations

The common denominator is power dynamics—older members asserting control over new members through rituals that often escalate in severity.

Alabama Hazing Laws: What Clarke County Families Need to Know

Alabama’s Hazing Statute

Alabama has specific anti-hazing legislation under the Code of Alabama §16-1-23. The law defines hazing as:

“Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a student, whether individually or in concert with others, against another student that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of that student for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in an organization.”

Key provisions that protect Clarke County students include:

Criminal Penalties:

  • Hazing is a Class C misdemeanor in Alabama
  • If hazing results in serious physical injury, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor
  • Organizations that knowingly permit hazing can face fines and sanctions

Individual and Organizational Liability:

  • Both individuals and organizations can face criminal charges
  • Students who report hazing in good faith may have limited immunity
  • “Consent” is not a defense—even if a student agrees to participate, it’s still hazing under the law

University Requirements:

  • Alabama institutions must adopt rules prohibiting hazing
  • Policies must be distributed to all students and student organizations
  • Organizations must educate members about hazing laws and policies

Federal Laws Overlaying Alabama Cases

Title IX Implications
When hazing involves sexual harassment, assault, or gender-based discrimination, Title IX requirements apply. Alabama universities receiving federal funds must:

  • Investigate reports of sexually hostile hazing environments
  • Take immediate action to protect victims
  • Prevent retaliation against those who report

The Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024)
This federal legislation requires colleges to:

  • Report hazing incidents more transparently
  • Strengthen hazing prevention education
  • Maintain public hazing data (fully implemented by 2026)
  • This means Alabama families will have better access to information about which organizations have hazing histories

Clery Act Requirements
Hazing incidents that involve crimes (assault, alcohol offenses, sexual violence) must be reported in campus crime statistics, providing another layer of institutional accountability.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Understanding Both Paths

Criminal Prosecution

  • Brought by the state (district attorney’s office)
  • Focus on punishment: fines, probation, or jail time
  • Charges might include: hazing, assault, providing alcohol to minors, manslaughter in fatal cases
  • Example: In Alabama, several fraternity members have faced criminal hazing charges in recent years

Civil Lawsuits

  • Brought by victims or their families
  • Focus on compensation and accountability
  • Can proceed even without criminal charges
  • Types of claims: negligence, wrongful death, emotional distress, premises liability

Many hazing cases involve both tracks simultaneously. A criminal conviction can strengthen a civil case, but it’s not required for families to seek civil justice.

National Hazing Patterns: Lessons for Alabama Families

The Alcohol Poisoning Pattern

Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State University (2021)

  • Pi Kappa Alpha pledge forced to drink nearly a full bottle of whiskey
  • Died from alcohol poisoning
  • $10 million settlement ($7M from national fraternity, $3M from university)
  • Multiple criminal convictions of fraternity members

Max Gruver – Louisiana State University (2017)

  • Phi Delta Theta pledge forced into “Bible study” drinking game
  • Died with BAC of 0.495%
  • Led to Louisiana’s Max Gruver Act (felony hazing statute)
  • $6.1 million verdict for his family

What This Means for Alabama: The “big/little” drinking night, “family tree” games, and bid acceptance parties follow the same dangerous script whether in Ohio, Louisiana, or Alabama. These cases establish that national fraternities know these risks exist.

Physical and Ritualized Hazing

Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College (2013)

  • Pi Delta Psi pledge blindfolded and tackled during “glass ceiling” ritual
  • Died from traumatic brain injury
  • National fraternity convicted of felony charges
  • Banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years

Timothy Piazza – Penn State University (2017)

  • Beta Theta Pi bid night with extreme drinking
  • Multiple falls captured on chapter security cameras
  • 18 members charged with over 1,000 criminal counts
  • Led to Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law in Pennsylvania

What This Means for Alabama: Off-campus retreats, physical endurance tests, and violent rituals aren’t isolated incidents—they’re patterns that national organizations have seen before and failed to prevent.

Athletic Program Hazing

Northwestern University Football (2023-2025)

  • Systemic sexualized and racist hazing within football program
  • Multiple lawsuits against university and coaching staff
  • Head coach fired, then settled wrongful-termination claim
  • Demonstrates hazing extends beyond Greek life

What This Means for Alabama: With our state’s deep athletic traditions, Alabama families should know that hazing occurs in sports programs too. The same institutional cover-up patterns exist.

The Pattern Evidence That Strengthens Civil Cases

These national cases create something legally crucial: foreseeability. When an Alabama chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, or other national organization engages in the same dangerous behaviors that caused deaths elsewhere, it shows:

  • The national organization knew the risks
  • Their anti-hazing policies weren’t effectively enforced
  • They failed to prevent predictable harm

This pattern evidence is powerful in civil litigation, helping families overcome defenses like “we didn’t know this could happen.”

Alabama University Focus: Where Clarke County Students Attend

University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)

For Clarke County Families: Many students from our area choose the University of Alabama for its academic programs and traditional campus experience. The approximately 3-hour drive from Clarke County to Tuscaloosa means families need to be particularly vigilant about what happens when they’re not nearby.

Greek Life Landscape:

  • One of the largest Greek systems in the nation
  • Significant SEC fraternity and sorority culture
  • Over 60 fraternity and sorority chapters

Documented Hazing Incidents:

  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon: Multiple hazing allegations in recent years, including a 2023 lawsuit alleging traumatic brain injury from hazing rituals
  • Kappa Alpha Order: Previous suspensions for hazing violations
  • Various other chapters facing disciplinary action for alcohol-related hazing, physical abuse, and endangerment

How UA Handles Hazing:

  • Office of Student Conduct investigates allegations
  • Possible sanctions: probation, suspension, chapter closure
  • Educational programs for Greek organizations
  • Important for Clarke County families: UA’s size can mean cases get lost in bureaucracy without assertive legal representation

If Hazing Happens at UA:

  • Jurisdiction may involve University Police and Tuscaloosa Police
  • Civil cases typically filed in Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court
  • Multiple potential defendants: individual students, chapter, national organization, possibly university

Auburn University

For Clarke County Families: Auburn’s strong engineering, agriculture, and business programs attract Clarke County students. The family-like campus community can sometimes enable hazing to hide as “tradition.”

Greek Life and Organizational Culture:

  • Active fraternity and sorority system
  • Strong athletic culture with potential for team hazing
  • Military and ROTC programs with their own traditions

Recent Hazing Concerns:

  • Multiple fraternity suspensions over the past decade for hazing violations
  • Athletics department investigations into team initiation rituals
  • Ongoing tension between tradition and safety

Auburn’s Anti-Hazing Framework:

  • Student Conduct Office handles complaints
  • Educational requirements for student organizations
  • Confidential reporting systems

Practical Considerations for Families:

  • Evidence may need preservation from multiple locations: chapter houses, athletic facilities, off-campus venues
  • Auburn’s close-knit community can create pressure against reporting
  • Early legal intervention can prevent evidence destruction

Other Alabama Institutions

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

  • Growing Greek life alongside commuter population
  • Medical and academic organizations with initiation rituals
  • Different dynamics than traditional residential campuses

University of South Alabama

  • Expanding Greek system
  • Athletic team traditions
  • Mobile location presents unique jurisdictional considerations

Troy University, University of Montevallo, Jacksonville State University

  • Smaller Greek systems but not immune to hazing
  • Close-knit campuses where reporting can be particularly intimidating
  • Often fewer resources for victim support than larger institutions

National Fraternities and Sororities Present in Alabama

Why National Histories Matter for Clarke County Cases

The same national organizations that have faced hazing lawsuits across the country operate chapters at Alabama universities. Their national histories create legal leverage for Alabama families.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)

  • National Pattern: Multiple hazing deaths and severe injuries nationwide
  • UA Connection: Currently facing traumatic brain injury lawsuit at Alabama chapter
  • Legal Significance: National SAE has been on notice about dangerous hazing patterns for years

Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)

  • National Pattern: Stone Foltz death at Bowling Green ($10M settlement)
  • Alabama Presence: Active chapters at UA, Auburn, other campuses
  • Legal Significance: National Pike knew about “big/little” drinking night dangers before Alabama incidents

Phi Delta Theta

  • National Pattern: Max Gruver death at LSU ($6.1M verdict)
  • Alabama Presence: Multiple campus chapters
  • Legal Significance: The “Bible study” drinking game pattern was known nationally

Kappa Alpha Order

  • National Pattern: Multiple hazing suspensions and lawsuits
  • Alabama Presence: Traditional Southern fraternity with Alabama chapters
  • Legal Significance: History of physical hazing and alcohol endangerment

Pi Kappa Phi

  • National Pattern: Andrew Coffey death at Florida State
  • Alabama Presence: Campus chapters throughout state
  • Legal Significance: National organization aware of forced drinking risks

Sorority Hazing: Not Just a Fraternity Problem

While less publicized, sorority hazing occurs too:

  • Forced drinking and substance abuse
  • Psychological manipulation and humiliation
  • Sleep deprivation and extreme demands on time
  • Eating disorders triggered by body-shaming rituals

Alabama’s strong Panhellenic culture means Clarke County families with daughters in sororities should be equally vigilant.

The SEC Culture Factor

Alabama’s SEC universities operate within a particular cultural context:

  • Deep tradition often used to justify harmful practices
  • Significant alumni pressure to maintain “the way things have always been”
  • Athletic programs with considerable institutional power
  • Social status tied to Greek membership

This culture doesn’t excuse hazing, but it explains why institutions might be slow to respond and why victims might hesitate to report.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Strategy, and Damages

Critical Evidence in Modern Hazing Cases

Digital Evidence (Most Important)

  • Group Chats: GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage screenshots showing planning, bragging, or cover-up attempts
  • Social Media: Instagram stories, Snapchat videos, TikTok posts depicting hazing
  • Deleted Messages: Digital forensics can often recover “disappearing” messages
  • Location Data: Geo-tags showing where hazing occurred

Medical Documentation

  • Emergency room records immediately following incidents
  • Toxicology reports showing blood alcohol levels
  • Psychological evaluations diagnosing PTSD, depression, or anxiety
  • Long-term treatment plans for ongoing injuries

Institutional Records

  • University conduct files showing prior incidents
  • National fraternity/sorority risk management reports
  • Chapter meeting minutes and membership materials
  • Insurance policies that might provide coverage

Physical Evidence

  • Clothing with blood, vomit, or chemical stains
  • Paddles, props, or other objects used in hazing
  • Receipts for alcohol or supplies purchased for hazing events

Witness Testimony

  • Other pledges who experienced the same hazing
  • Former members who left due to abusive practices
  • Roommates, friends, or bystanders who witnessed events
  • Medical personnel who treated injuries

Potential Defendants in Alabama Hazing Cases

Individual Students

  • Those who planned, participated in, or covered up hazing
  • Chapter officers who had supervisory responsibility

Local Chapters

  • The campus chapter as an organization
  • House corporations that own chapter facilities

National Fraternities/Sororities

  • Headquarters that set policies and receive dues
  • Often have deeper insurance coverage than local chapters

Universities

  • For negligent supervision or failure to act on known risks
  • Title IX violations if hazing involves sexual harassment
  • Premises liability for events occurring on campus property

Third Parties

  • Property owners of off-campus houses or venues
  • Alcohol providers under dram shop theories
  • Security companies that failed to intervene

Types of Damages Recoverable

Economic Damages (Quantifiable Losses)

  • Medical expenses (past and future)
  • Lost educational costs (withdrawn semesters, lost scholarships)
  • Lost earning capacity if injuries affect career prospects
  • Therapy and rehabilitation costs

Non-Economic Damages

  • Pain and suffering from physical injuries
  • Emotional distress, PTSD, anxiety, depression
  • Humiliation and loss of dignity
  • Loss of enjoyment of college experience

Wrongful Death Damages (For Families)

  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Loss of financial support if deceased would have contributed to family
  • Loss of companionship, love, and guidance
  • Grief and emotional suffering of family members

Punitive Damages

  • In egregious cases where conduct was particularly reckless or intentional
  • Designed to punish defendants and deter future hazing
  • Available under certain circumstances in Alabama

Insurance Coverage Considerations

Hazing cases often involve complex insurance battles:

  • National organizations typically have liability policies
  • Universities carry insurance for negligence claims
  • Individual members might have homeowner’s policies that provide coverage
  • Insurers often argue “intentional acts” exclusions

Our experience as former insurance defense attorneys gives us unique insight into:

  • How insurers value and reserve hazing claims
  • Strategies to overcome coverage denials
  • Negotiating within policy limits or pursuing bad faith claims when insurers act unreasonably

Practical Guidance for Clarke County Families

For Parents: Warning Signs and Immediate Steps

Red Flags Your Child Might Be Hazed:

  • Unexplained injuries or frequent “accidents”
  • Extreme fatigue or sleep deprivation
  • Sudden personality changes: anxiety, withdrawal, depression
  • Secretive behavior about organization activities
  • Constant phone monitoring for group chat messages
  • Financial strain from unexpected “fines” or purchases
  • Declining academic performance

If You Suspect Hazing:

  1. Talk Openly: Ask non-judgmental questions about their experience
  2. Prioritize Safety: If they’re in immediate danger, call 911
  3. Preserve Evidence: Help them screenshot messages, photograph injuries
  4. Document Everything: Write down dates, times, names, details
  5. Seek Medical Care: Even if injuries seem minor, get professional evaluation
  6. Consult an Attorney: Before reporting to university or police

Dealing with the University:

  • Document all communications with administrators
  • Ask specifically about prior incidents involving the same organization
  • Request copies of all policies and procedures
  • Don’t sign any “resolution” agreements without legal review
  • Remember: the university’s interests may not align with your child’s

For Students: Recognizing and Responding to Hazing

Is This Hazing? Ask Yourself:

  • Would I do this if I truly had a free choice?
  • Am I being pressured through fear of exclusion?
  • Would my parents/university approve if they knew details?
  • Is this activity dangerous, degrading, or illegal?
  • Are older members making us do things they don’t do themselves?

If You’re Being Hazed:

  • Your safety comes first—remove yourself from dangerous situations
  • You have the right to leave the organization at any time
  • “Consent” is not a legal defense for hazing in Alabama
  • Document everything: photos, messages, details
  • Talk to someone you trust: parent, RA, counselor, attorney

Reporting Options:

  • University Dean of Students or Conduct Office
  • Campus police or local law enforcement
  • National Anti-Hazing Hotline: 1-888-NOT-HAZE
  • Anonymous reporting systems many schools offer

Good Faith Reporting Protections:

  • Alabama law and university policies often protect those who report in good faith
  • Emergency medical amnesty may apply if calling 911 for alcohol emergencies
  • You’re not “getting the chapter in trouble”—you’re preventing harm

Critical Mistakes That Can Damage Your Case

1. Deleting Evidence

  • What seems embarrassing now could be crucial evidence later
  • Digital forensics can often recover deleted messages, but original screenshots are best
  • Never let your child “clean up” their phone before consulting an attorney

2. Confronting the Organization Directly

  • This gives them time to destroy evidence, coach witnesses, and prepare defenses
  • All communication should go through your attorney once you’re considering legal action

3. Signing University Agreements Without Review

  • Universities may pressure quick “internal resolutions”
  • These often include waivers of your right to sue
  • Never sign anything without legal advice

4. Posting on Social Media

  • Defense attorneys monitor everything
  • Inconsistencies can damage credibility
  • Let your attorney control the narrative

5. Waiting Too Long

  • Evidence disappears quickly
  • Witnesses graduate or become uncooperative
  • Alabama’s statute of limitations creates deadlines

6. Talking to Insurance Adjusters Alone

  • Recorded statements get used against you
  • Early settlement offers are usually lowball
  • “We just need your statement” is a trap

Why Choose Attorney911 for Your Alabama Hazing Case

Our Active Hazing Litigation Experience

Right now, we’re leading one of the country’s most significant hazing cases: Leonel Bermudez v. University of Houston and Pi Kappa Phi. This isn’t historical—it’s active, current litigation alleging:

  • Extreme physical hazing including 100+ push-ups and 500 squats under expulsion threats
  • Forced consumption of milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting
  • Hose spraying “similar to waterboarding”
  • Development of rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure requiring four-day hospitalization
  • A $10 million lawsuit against the university, national fraternity, housing corporation, and 13 individual members

This case demonstrates exactly what we do: take on powerful universities and national organizations to hold every responsible party accountable.

Unique Qualifications for Hazing Cases

Insurance Insider Advantage
Our attorney Mr. Lupe Peña spent years as an insurance defense attorney at a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurance companies:

  • Value and reserve hazing claims
  • Use delay tactics to pressure families
  • Argue coverage exclusions for “intentional acts”
  • We know their playbook because we used to run it

Complex Institutional Litigation Experience
Managing Partner Ralph Manginello has taken on billion-dollar defendants, including being one of the few Texas firms involved in BP Texas City explosion litigation. This experience translates directly to hazing cases because:

  • Universities and national fraternities have unlimited legal budgets
  • They use the same delay and obstruction tactics as major corporations
  • We’re not intimidated by powerful institutional defendants

Dual Civil/Criminal Capability
Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand both sides of hazing cases:

  • Criminal charges that may accompany hazing incidents
  • How to advise witnesses or former members with potential exposure
  • Coordination between civil and criminal proceedings

Multi-Million Dollar Wrongful Death Experience
We’ve recovered millions for families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, working with:

  • Economists to calculate lifetime earning losses
  • Life care planners for catastrophic injuries
  • Medical experts to establish long-term impacts
  • This experience is crucial for hazing deaths or life-altering injuries

Investigative Depth
Our network includes:

  • Digital forensics experts to recover deleted messages
  • Medical professionals to document injuries
  • Greek life culture experts to explain organizational dynamics
  • Psychologists to assess trauma and emotional harm

How We Handle Alabama Cases from Texas

Co-Counsel Arrangements
For Alabama hazing cases, we typically work with local Alabama counsel who handle:

  • Court appearances and local procedures
  • Specific knowledge of Alabama courts and judges
  • Community connections and local presence

Our Role as Strategic Lead
We provide:

  • Case strategy and direction based on hazing litigation experience
  • Investigation management and evidence development
  • Negotiation with national organization insurers
  • The deep resources needed to fight well-funded defendants

Consultation and Case Evaluation
For Alabama families unsure about next steps, we offer:

  • Free confidential case evaluation
  • Explanation of legal options under Alabama law
  • Referrals to qualified local counsel if appropriate
  • Strategic advice regardless of where you ultimately file suit

Our Connection to Clarke County

While our offices are in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, Texas, we serve families across the country in hazing cases. For Clarke County families, this means:

  • Access to attorneys who have actually litigated hazing cases against universities and national fraternities
  • Understanding of how SEC school culture impacts hazing dynamics
  • Experience with the specific national organizations present at Alabama universities
  • Ability to leverage national pattern evidence from cases across the country
  • No geographic limitation on seeking justice for your child

Your Next Steps: Consultation and Case Evaluation

Free Confidential Consultation

If your child has been hazed at an Alabama university, we offer a no-obligation consultation to:

  1. Listen to Your Story: We’ll hear what happened without judgment
  2. Review Your Evidence: Photos, messages, medical records, any documentation
  3. Explain Your Options: Criminal reporting, civil lawsuit, both, or other paths
  4. Discuss Realistic Expectations: Timelines, potential outcomes, challenges
  5. Answer Your Questions: About costs, process, privacy concerns
  6. Provide Next Steps: Immediate actions to protect your rights

We work on contingency: You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Contact Information

The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC
Operating as Attorney911 – Legal Emergency Lawyers™

24/7 Helpline: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Direct Line: (713) 528-9070
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Email:
Ralph Manginello: ralph@atty911.com
Lupe Peña: lupe@atty911.com

Spanish Services Available:
Hablamos Español – Mr. Peña speaks fluent Spanish

What to Have Ready for Your Consultation

To make best use of your consultation time, try to gather:

  • Any photos of injuries or events
  • Screenshots of group chats, texts, social media posts
  • Medical records from treatment following the incident
  • Names of involved individuals and organizations
  • Dates and locations of hazing incidents
  • Any communications with the university

Don’t worry if you don’t have everything—we can help you preserve and collect evidence as part of our representation.

Plain Text Links to Key Resources

News Coverage of Our Active Hazing Case:

Educational Videos from Attorney911:

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National Anti-Hazing Resources:

Legal Disclaimer

This article is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC.

Hazing laws, university policies, and legal precedents can change. The information in this guide is current as of late 2025 but may not reflect the most recent developments. Every hazing case is unique, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, evidence, applicable law, and many other factors.

If you or your child has been affected by hazing, we strongly encourage you to consult with a qualified attorney who can review your specific situation, explain your legal rights, and advise you on the best course of action for your family.

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