Hazing Lawyer in Clarke County, Georgia | Attorney 911
Hazing Doesn’t Stop at State Lines — Neither Does Justice
If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or student organization in Clarke County, Georgia, you’re not alone. The same national fraternities that waterboarded a student at the University of Houston—hospitalizing him with kidney failure—operate right here in Clarke County. The same culture of abuse, the same institutional failures, the same betrayal of trust.
At Attorney 911, we’re fighting this battle right now. And we’re bringing that fight to Clarke County families who deserve justice just as much as Houston families do.
🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Clarke County, Georgia
This Isn’t “Tradition.” This Is Abuse.
Hazing isn’t harmless. It isn’t “boys being boys.” It isn’t “building character.”
It’s assault. It’s battery. It’s torture. And in Clarke County, it’s happening right now.
The same fraternities that paid $10 million after a student died at Bowling Green State University have chapters at universities near Clarke County. The same organizations that forced a student to drink until he died at LSU have a presence in Georgia. The same culture that led to $110 million in settlements at Penn State exists in Clarke County.
If your child was hazed in Clarke County, you have rights. And we will fight for them.
🔥 Our $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit: What Clarke County Families Need to Know
This Happened in Houston. It’s Happening in Clarke County.
On November 21, 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing. This wasn’t an accident. This was weeks of systematic abuse, including:
✔ Waterboarding 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 keep running
✔ Another pledge lost consciousness—they kept going anyway
This isn’t just a Houston problem. It’s a Clarke County problem.
Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters across America, including near Clarke County. The same national organization that failed to stop this in Houston is operating in Georgia. The same fraternities that paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths are recruiting students in Clarke County.
If your child was hazed in Clarke County, we will fight for you with the same aggression we’re bringing to this case.
🏛️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Clarke County?
Hazing cases aren’t just about the students who did it. They’re about the institutions that allowed it.
1. The Fraternity or Sorority Chapter
- Directly organized and conducted hazing
- Chapter officers (President, Pledgemaster) are personally liable
- Members who participated can be sued individually
2. The National Organization
- Knew about the hazing crisis and failed to stop it
- Had actual notice from prior incidents (like Andrew Coffey’s death in 2017)
- Failed to enforce their own anti-hazing policies
- Have millions in assets and insurance to pay claims
3. The University
- Owns or controls the property where hazing occurred
- Failed to supervise Greek life despite prior incidents
- Knew or should have known about hazing risks
- Has substantial endowments and insurance
4. Individual Members & Alumni
- Personally participated in hazing
- Hosted hazing events at their homes
- Failed to stop the abuse when they saw it
In our Houston case, we’re suing all of them. Clarke County families deserve the same aggressive representation.
💰 How Much Is a Clarke County Hazing Case Worth?
Hazing cases aren’t just about medical bills. They’re about justice, accountability, and sending a message that this cannot happen again.
Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts
| 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 (multi-million) |
| Our Case | University of Houston | Pi Kappa Phi | $10 Million Lawsuit Pending |
Clarke County families: These results are possible for you too.
What You Can Recover in a Clarke County Hazing Lawsuit
✅ Medical expenses (past and future)
✅ Lost wages (if your child missed work or school)
✅ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✅ Punitive damages (to punish the organization and prevent future hazing)
✅ Wrongful death damages (if hazing led to a fatality)
We don’t just settle for what the insurance company offers. We fight for what you deserve.
⚖️ Georgia Hazing Laws: Your Legal Rights
Georgia Code § 16-5-61 – Hazing is a Crime
Georgia law defines hazing as:
“Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the physical health of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into any organization.”
Hazing is a misdemeanor in Georgia, punishable by:
- Up to 12 months in jail
- Fines up to $1,000
- Expulsion from school
But the criminal case is only part of the story. Even if the state doesn’t prosecute, you can still sue for civil damages—and win millions.
Georgia’s “Consent” Defense Doesn’t Work
Some fraternities will argue: “He agreed to participate. He knew the risks.”
Georgia law says: CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE.
Even if your child “agreed” to hazing, that doesn’t make it legal. The law is on your side.
🚑 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Clarke County
Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) can be life-threatening
- Alcohol poisoning can be fatal
- Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression) requires treatment
Document everything. Medical records are critical evidence.
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
✔ Photos/videos of injuries or hazing activities
✔ Text messages, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs (screenshots)
✔ Witness names and contact info
✔ Pledge manuals, schedules, rules
✔ Any documents from the fraternity/sorority
Do NOT delete anything. Even old messages can be recovered.
Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Without a Lawyer
- They will try to control the narrative
- They will downplay the abuse
- They will pressure you to stay quiet
- Anything you say can be used against you
Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately
- Free consultation – We’ll evaluate your case at no cost
- No upfront fees – We work on contingency (you pay nothing unless we win)
- We come to Clarke County – For depositions, meetings, and trials
- 24/7 availability – Call 1-888-ATTY-911 anytime
The clock is ticking. Georgia has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
🎯 Why Clarke County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
- $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston (filed November 2025)
- Media coverage from ABC13, KHOU 11, Houston Chronicle, Houston Public Media
- Proven track record in hazing litigation
2. We Know How to Beat the “Consent” Defense
- Georgia law says consent is not a defense—we’ll make sure the court enforces it
- We’ll prove coercion, peer pressure, and duress negate any “agreement”
3. We Go After Every Defendant
- Fraternity chapters (local and national)
- Universities (premises liability, negligent supervision)
- Individual members (personal liability)
- Insurance companies (we know how to maximize coverage)
4. We Travel to Clarke County
- Video consultations available for Clarke County families
- In-person meetings when needed
- Depositions and trials – We’ll be there
5. We Work on Contingency – $0 Upfront
- No hourly fees
- No retainer
- You pay nothing unless we win
- We take the risk, not you
📞 Clarke County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation
If your child was hazed in Clarke County, you have rights. And we will fight for them.
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We don’t just represent victims. We fight for change.
🚨 To Clarke County Fraternities & Universities: We Are Watching
Pi Kappa Phi. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Pi Kappa Alpha. Phi Delta Theta. Beta Theta Pi.
If your chapter operates in Clarke County, know this:
- We are actively investigating hazing incidents in Georgia
- We track your corporate structures, insurance policies, and assets
- We know your history of hazing deaths and settlements
- If you haze students in Clarke County, we will find you. We will sue you. And we will win.
The UH chapter learned this the hard way. Your chapter could be next.
🏆 Clarke County Hazing Lawyer – Fighting for Justice, One Case at a Time
At Attorney 911, we don’t just represent victims. We fight for change.
We’ve seen what hazing does to families. We’ve seen the hospitalizations, the funerals, the shattered lives. And we’ve made it our mission to stop it.
If your child was hazed in Clarke County, you don’t have to stay silent. You don’t have to accept excuses. You don’t have to let them get away with it.
Call us. Fight back. Get justice.
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