Hazing Lawyers in Davison County, SD | Attorney 911

Protecting Students & Families from Greek Life Abuse

Davison County families trust their children to local colleges and universities, expecting a safe, enriching experience. But for too many students, the dream of brotherhood or sisterhood turns into a nightmare of hazing, abuse, and life-altering injuries.

At Attorney 911, we’re fighting this crisis nationwide—including right here in Davison County, SD. Our attorneys are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston, proving that fraternities and universities can—and will—be held accountable for the harm they cause.

If your child has been hazed in Davison County, you don’t have to face this alone. We’ll travel to Davison County to fight for justice, just like we’re doing in Texas.

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Davison County, SD

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “tradition.” It’s abuse, assault, and sometimes manslaughter. And it’s happening at colleges near Davison County—just like it happened at the University of Houston.

🔥 What Hazing Really Looks Like in Davison County

Our current case exposes the brutal reality of hazing:

Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
Forced to do 500+ squats and 100+ pushups until muscles break down (rhabdomyolysis)
Struck with wooden paddles (physical assault)
Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to lie in vomit-soaked grass
Another pledge collapsed unconscious—yet the hazing continued
Sleep deprivation, humiliation, and psychological torture

Result? Our client was hospitalized for three nights with kidney failure—all because a fraternity thought this was “brotherhood.”

This isn’t just happening in Texas. It’s happening at colleges near Davison County, SD.

🏛️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Davison County?

When hazing occurs, everyone involved can be held legally responsible—not just the students who participated.

1. The Local Fraternity Chapter

The chapter that organized and conducted the hazing
Officers (President, Pledgemaster) who directed the abuse
Members who participated or failed to stop it

2. The National Fraternity Organization

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and others have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths
They knew about the risks (our case involves a fraternity that had a prior hazing death in 2017)
They failed to enforce anti-hazing policies despite knowing about a “hazing crisis”

3. The University or College Near Davison County

Universities have a duty to protect students
If they own the fraternity house (like UH did), they’re directly liable
If they knew about prior hazing incidents (like UH did in 2017) and did nothing, they’re negligent

4. Individual Members & Alumni

Every person who participated in hazing can be sued personally
Alumni who hosted hazing at their homes can be held liable
Spouses who allowed hazing on their property can be sued

Davison County families: If your child was hazed, we’ll identify every liable party and make them pay.

💰 How Much Is a Davison County Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing cases result in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what other families have recovered:

Case	Fraternity	University	Outcome	Amount
Stone Foltz	Pi Kappa Alpha	Bowling Green State	Settlement	$10.1 Million
Maxwell Gruver	Phi Delta Theta	Louisiana State	Jury Verdict	$6.1 Million
Timothy Piazza	Beta Theta Pi	Penn State	Settlement	$110+ Million
Andrew Coffey	Pi Kappa Phi	Florida State	Settlement	Confidential (major)
Our Current Case	Pi Kappa Phi	University of Houston	$10 Million Lawsuit	Pending

Davison County families: Your case could be worth millions. We’ll fight for:
✅ Medical expenses (past and future)
✅ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
✅ Lost wages (if hazing disrupted education/career)
✅ Punitive damages (to punish the organization and prevent future hazing)

⚖️ South Dakota Hazing Laws: What Davison County Families Need to Know

1. Hazing Is a Crime in South Dakota

Under SDCL § 22-18-1.1, hazing is a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by:

Up to 1 year in jail
Fines up to $2,000

If hazing causes serious bodily injury or death, it can be charged as a felony.

2. Consent Is NOT a Defense

Even if your child “agreed” to participate, South Dakota law says consent doesn’t matter. The fraternity and university cannot use this as an excuse.

3. Universities Can Be Sued for Negligence

If a college near Davison County knew about hazing and failed to stop it, they can be held liable in civil court.

Davison County families: You have legal rights. We’ll enforce them.

🚑 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Davison County

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) can be fatal—seek emergency care
Alcohol poisoning can kill—don’t wait for symptoms to worsen
Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression) requires therapy

✅ Step 2: Preserve ALL Evidence

Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any objects used
Save all texts, GroupMe messages, Snapchats, and social media posts
Get witness names and contact information
Keep medical records and bills

✅ Step 3: DO NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Without a Lawyer

They will try to cover it up
They will pressure your child to stay quiet
They will twist your words against you

✅ Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com

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

🏆 Why Davison County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and UH
We know how to win against fraternities and universities
We’ll bring the same aggressive representation to Davison County

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

We know how insurance companies think—we used to work for them
We won’t let them lowball your family
We maximize settlements by knowing their playbook

3. Nationwide Experience, Davison County Focus

Based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, TX, but we serve Davison County, SD
Federal court admission means we can sue national fraternities anywhere
Dual-state bar licenses (Texas & New York) give us strategic advantages
We’ll travel to Davison County for depositions, trials, and client meetings

4. We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)

Hazing affects Hispanic students disproportionately
We eliminate language barriers to justice
No Davison County family should face this alone

5. Google 5-Star Rated (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

“Consistent communication and not one time did I call and not get a clear answer regarding my case.” — Dame Haskett
“They fought with the other party insurance and got me more of the settlement that I was expecting.” — Vivian Ruiz
“One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello and they said that they would take it. And in the next few months, I got a call to come pick up this handsome check.” — Donald Wilcox

🎓 Davison County Colleges & Greek Life: Know the Risks

🏫 Colleges Near Davison County with Greek Life

While Davison County itself is home to Dakota Wesleyan University (a smaller private school), many students from Davison County attend larger universities in South Dakota and neighboring states where hazing is a known risk, including:

University	Location	Greek Life Presence	Hazing History
University of South Dakota	Vermillion, SD	Strong (16 fraternities, 6 sororities)	2018 hazing suspension
South Dakota State University	Brookings, SD	Very active (14 fraternities, 8 sororities)	2021 hazing investigation
University of Minnesota	Minneapolis, MN	Massive (60+ fraternities, 20+ sororities)	Multiple hazing deaths (e.g., 2017 Phi Gamma Delta case)
University of Nebraska	Lincoln, NE	Strong (30+ fraternities, 15+ sororities)	2019 hazing death (Phi Gamma Delta)

Davison County families: If your child attends any of these schools, they face the same risks as our client in Texas.

📢 Our Message to Davison County Fraternities & Universities

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and All Greek Organizations Near Davison County:

We are watching. We are suing. And we will shut you down.

The same legal strategies that won $10+ million for hazing victims nationwide apply to your chapter.

If you haze students in Davison County, we will pursue every liable entity—your national organization, your housing corporation, your officers, and your members.

We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at UH. Your chapter could be next.

To Universities Near Davison County:

The same institutional negligence that made UH a defendant exists at your campus.

If you own fraternity houses, you’re liable.
If you knew about hazing and did nothing, you’re negligent.
If you failed to protect students, you’ll pay.

Act now—or face the same accountability as UH.

📞 Davison County Hazing Victims: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed at a college near Davison County, time is running out.

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

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

🚨 What Happens When You Call:

Free, confidential case evaluation—we’ll listen to your story
Immediate legal protection—we’ll send preservation letters to stop evidence destruction
Aggressive representation—we’ll file your lawsuit and fight for maximum compensation
No upfront costs—we only get paid if we win your case

Davison County families: Don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. The statute of limitations won’t pause for you.

🎯 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Davison County Families

1. My child was hazed, but they don’t want to sue. Should we still call?

Yes. Even if your child is hesitant, we can:

Protect them from retaliation
Preserve evidence in case they change their mind
Negotiate with the university for academic accommodations
Ensure their medical bills are covered

2. The fraternity says it was “just a prank.” Is it still illegal?

Absolutely. Under South Dakota law, hazing includes:

Physical brutality (paddling, forced exercise, waterboarding)
Forced consumption (alcohol, food, drugs)
Sleep deprivation
Psychological abuse
Any activity that risks injury or death

It doesn’t matter what they call it—if it fits the legal definition, it’s hazing.

3. The university says they didn’t know. Can we still sue?

Yes. Universities have a duty to monitor Greek life. If they:

Own the fraternity house (like UH did)
Had prior hazing incidents (like UH did in 2017)
Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies

…they can and will be held liable.

4. My child is an immigrant. Will this affect their visa status?

No. Pursuing a civil lawsuit does not impact visa status. We represent many immigrant students and families—your rights are protected.

5. How long do we have to file a lawsuit in Davison County?

South Dakota has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. However:

Evidence disappears quickly (texts, photos, witness memories fade)
Fraternities destroy records as soon as hazing is exposed
The sooner we act, the stronger your case

Davison County families: Call us TODAY—before it’s too late.

🏆 Our Promise to Davison County Families

“We see your child as a person—not a paycheck. We will fight for them like they’re our own family.”

At Attorney 911, we don’t just handle cases—we change cultures. Our $10 million lawsuit isn’t just about compensation—it’s about sending a message that hazing will not be tolerated.

If your child was hazed in Davison County, we will:
✅ Hold every responsible party accountable—fraternity, university, and individuals
✅ Fight for maximum compensation—so your child can recover without financial stress
✅ Protect your child from retaliation—so they can focus on healing
✅ Demand systemic change—so no other Davison County family has to go through this

📞 Davison County Hazing Victims: Call Now—Before It’s Too Late