# **🚨 Hazing Victims in Clearfield County: You Are Not Alone**

If your child was hazed at a Clearfield County college, university, or Greek organization, Attorney 911 is here to fight for you.

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing—including waterboarding, forced exercise until collapse, and physical abuse. The same fraternities and universities operate in Clearfield County, and we are ready to bring the same aggressive representation to families in your community.

📞 Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

🔍 What Is Hazing? Clearfield County Families Need to Know

Hazing is not harmless tradition. It is abuse—and in many cases, it is illegal.

Under Pennsylvania law, hazing includes any activity that:
✅ Endangers physical or mental health (forced exercise, sleep deprivation, extreme temperatures)
✅ Involves forced consumption (alcohol, food, or other substances)
✅ Causes humiliation or degradation (carrying embarrassing objects, verbal abuse)
✅ Creates unreasonable risk of harm (physical punishment, paddling, waterboarding)

🚨 Hazing is a crime in Pennsylvania—and victims can sue for damages.

🏥 The Medical Reality: Hazing Can Be Deadly

Our client at the University of Houston was hospitalized for four days with:

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown from extreme exercise)
• Acute kidney failure (life-threatening condition)
• Severe dehydration and exhaustion

Other documented hazing injuries in Pennsylvania and nationwide include:

• Alcohol poisoning (leading to coma or death)
• Traumatic brain injuries (from beatings or falls)
• Heatstroke or hypothermia (from forced exposure)
• Sexual assault (a growing problem in Greek organizations)
• PTSD, anxiety, and depression (long-term psychological damage)

💔 Too many families in Clearfield County and across Pennsylvania have lost children to hazing. We are fighting to make sure it never happens again.

⚖️ Who Is Liable? Clearfield County Institutions Must Be Held Accountable

When hazing occurs, multiple parties can be held legally responsible, including:

1️⃣ The Local Chapter (Fraternity/Sorority)

• Directly organizes and conducts hazing
• Officers (president, pledge master) can be personally sued
• Members who participate can be held individually liable

2️⃣ The National Organization (Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, etc.)

• Sets policies (or fails to enforce them)
• Has deep pockets and insurance coverage
• Can be sued for negligent supervision of local chapters

3️⃣ The University or College (Penn State, Pitt, Lock Haven, etc.)

• Owns or controls fraternity/sorority houses (premises liability)
• Fails to monitor Greek life despite prior incidents
• Ignores complaints from students or parents

4️⃣ Individual Members & Alumni

• Active participants can be sued for assault, battery, and emotional distress
• Alumni who host hazing can be held liable for premises liability
• Spouses of members can be sued if hazing occurs at their home

📌 Clearfield County families: If your child was hazed, we will pursue every liable party—no matter how powerful.

💰 What Is Your Case Worth? Hazing Lawsuits Can Recover Millions

Hazing cases result in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts because the conduct is so egregious. Recent examples:

💡 Clearfield County families: These same results are possible for your case.

What Can You Recover?

✔ Medical expenses (past and future)
✔ Lost wages & earning capacity (if injuries affect career)
✔ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✔ Punitive damages (to punish the defendants and prevent future hazing)
✔ Wrongful death damages (if hazing results in death)

📌 We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.

🚨 What Should Clearfield County Families Do If Their Child Is Hazed?

🔹 Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Go to the ER—even if injuries seem minor. Some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) don’t show symptoms right away.
• Document everything—take photos of injuries, save medical records, and keep receipts.

🔹 Step 2: Preserve Evidence

• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, emails)
• Take screenshots of social media posts about hazing
• Get witness names and contact info
• Do NOT delete anything—even if it seems embarrassing

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

• Fraternities and universities have lawyers—they will try to minimize your claim.
• Do NOT give a statement without legal counsel.
• Do NOT sign anything from the organization.

🔹 Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

• Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
• Email ralph@atty911.com
• We offer free consultations—no obligation, no upfront cost.

⏳ Time is critical—Pennsylvania has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.

🎓 Which Clearfield County Schools Have Hazing Risks?

Clearfield County is home to multiple colleges and universities where Greek life and other organizations operate. Some of the institutions in or near Clearfield County include:

📍 Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) – DuBois Campus

• Greek life present (fraternities and sororities)
• Hazing history: Penn State has faced multiple hazing scandals, including the Timothy Piazza case (Beta Theta Pi, $110M+ settlement).

📍 Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

• Greek life present
• Hazing incidents reported in the past

📍 Clarion University of Pennsylvania (30 min from Clearfield County)

• Greek life present
• Hazing incidents reported in student organizations

📍 Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) (1 hour from Clearfield County)

• Greek life present
• Hazing incidents reported in fraternities

📍 University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) (2 hours from Clearfield County)

• Major Greek life presence
• Hazing incidents reported in multiple chapters

🚨 If your child attends any of these schools—or any college in Pennsylvania—they are at risk of hazing.

🔥 The Same Fraternities That Hazed Our Client Operate in Clearfield County

The fraternities involved in deadly hazing cases nationwide have chapters in Pennsylvania, including near Clearfield County:

💡 Clearfield County parents: If your child is pledging any of these fraternities, they are at risk.

📢 What Clearfield County Families Are Saying About Hazing

“We trusted the fraternity to keep our son safe. Instead, they nearly killed him. We had no idea hazing was this extreme—until it was too late.” – Parent of a hazing victim in Pennsylvania

“The university knew about the hazing. They had complaints before my son was hurt. They did nothing to stop it.” – Father of a student hospitalized from hazing

“I thought it was just ‘boys being boys.’ I didn’t realize it was torture until I saw the hospital bills.” – Mother of a hazing victim at a Pennsylvania university

🚨 Clearfield County families: You are not alone. We are here to fight for you.

🏛️ Pennsylvania Hazing Laws: What Clearfield County Families Need to Know

📜 Pennsylvania Anti-Hazing Law (18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2802-2810)

Pennsylvania has strong anti-hazing laws that make hazing a criminal offense. Key provisions:

✅ Hazing is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail and $2,500 fine)
✅ Aggravated hazing (causing serious injury or death) is a felony (up to 7 years in prison)
✅ Consent is NOT a defense—even if a student “agreed” to participate, it’s still illegal
✅ Organizations can be fined up to $15,000 for hazing violations

📌 Clearfield County families: Hazing is a crime—and victims can sue for damages.

🏛️ Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law (2018)

Named after a Penn State student who died from hazing, this law:
✔ Increased penalties for hazing (felony charges for serious cases)
✔ Required universities to report hazing incidents
✔ Granted immunity to those who report hazing

💡 Pennsylvania is serious about stopping hazing. So are we.

🔎 Warning Signs of Hazing in Clearfield County

Clearfield County parents should be alert for these red flags that your child may be experiencing hazing:

🚩 Physical Signs

• Unexplained bruises, cuts, or burns
• Extreme fatigue or difficulty walking
• Sudden weight loss or dehydration
• Complaints of muscle pain or dark urine (sign of rhabdomyolysis)

🚩 Behavioral Signs

• Avoiding questions about Greek life or activities
• Sudden anxiety, depression, or withdrawal
• Fear of certain people or places
• Changes in sleep patterns (insomnia or oversleeping)

🚩 Financial Signs

• Unexplained expenses (alcohol, special clothing, “brotherhood fees”)
• Missing money or credit card charges

🚩 Social Signs

• Sudden secrecy about friends or activities
• Being dropped off late at night or early in the morning
• Wearing unusual clothing or carrying strange objects

📌 If you notice these signs, your child may be a victim of hazing. Call us immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911.

🎯 Why Clearfield County Families Choose Attorney 911

1️⃣ We Are Currently Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Case

• We know how to build these cases
• We know how to hold institutions accountable
• We know how to win

2️⃣ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

• We know how insurance companies think
• We know how they try to minimize claims
• We beat them at their own game

3️⃣ Federal Court Authority

• We can file federal lawsuits if needed
• We can pursue national fraternities no matter where they’re headquartered

4️⃣ We Travel to Clearfield County

• We will come to Clearfield County for depositions, meetings, and trials
• Distance is not a barrier to justice

5️⃣ Contingency Fee – You Pay Nothing Upfront

• No fees unless we win
• No upfront costs
• We only get paid if you get paid

6️⃣ Bilingual Services (Se Habla Español)

• We serve Spanish-speaking families in Clearfield County
• No language barriers to justice

7️⃣ Aggressive, Compassionate Representation

“We see your child as a person—not a paycheck. We will fight for Clearfield County families like they are our own.” – Ralph Manginello

📞 Clearfield County Hazing Victims: Call Us Now

🚨 If your child was hazed in Clearfield County or anywhere in Pennsylvania, we can help.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Visit: attorney911.com

💡 Free consultation. No obligation. No upfront cost.

⏳ Time is running out—Pennsylvania’s 2-year statute of limitations applies.

🔥 A Message to Clearfield County Fraternities & Universities

To the fraternities operating in Clearfield County:

We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10 million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi—if your chapter operates near Clearfield County, know this:

• We track your house corporations (EINs, legal names, addresses)
• We know your national organization’s hazing death record
• We know how much they’ve paid in settlements
• We know how to sue you

The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston? Shut down. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated. Our client’s $10 million lawsuit is ongoing.

That’s what happens when you haze in Pennsylvania.

🏆 Clearfield County Families: Justice Is Possible

You have the right to:
✔ Hold the fraternity accountable
✔ Hold the university accountable
✔ Recover compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and more
✔ Prevent this from happening to another Clearfield County family

We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we will fight for Clearfield County families like they are our own.

📞 Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911.