🚨 Hazing Victims in Douglas County, Minnesota: Your Rights and How to Seek Justice

To Douglas County Families: Hazing Isn’t “Tradition” — It’s Abuse, and It’s Illegal

If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization near Douglas County, Minnesota — whether at Alexandria Technical & Community College, nearby universities like the University of Minnesota Morris, St. Cloud State, or even national chapters in Fargo or Sioux Falls — you need to know: this isn’t just “boys being boys” or “girls bonding.”

This is assault. This is battery. This is psychological torture. And it’s happening right here in our community.

At Attorney 911, we’re fighting this battle right now in Texas with a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston for hazing that hospitalized a student with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win. And we will bring that same aggressive, no-nonsense representation to Douglas County families.

You are not alone. Your child did not deserve this. And the people who did this will be held accountable.

🔍 What Is Hazing — And Why Is It So Dangerous?

Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them — regardless of whether the person consents.

Common Hazing Activities in Douglas County and Beyond:

✔ Physical abuse — beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion
✔ Forced consumption — alcohol (binge drinking), food (eating until vomiting), non-food substances
✔ Sleep deprivation — forced late nights, early mornings, disrupted sleep
✔ Psychological torture — humiliation, degradation, verbal abuse, threats
✔ Sexual abuse — forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
✔ Waterboarding/simulated drowning — yes, this happens (our current case)
✔ Exposure — cold weather, heat, confined spaces
✔ Servitude — forced cleaning, driving, errands for members

Medical Consequences of Hazing:

🚑 Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) — can cause kidney failure (like our client)
🚑 Acute alcohol poisoning — can be fatal
🚑 Traumatic brain injury — from beatings or falls
🚑 Hypothermia/hyperthermia — from exposure
🚑 Cardiac arrest — from extreme physical exertion
🚑 PTSD, anxiety, depression — long-term psychological damage
🚑 Death — hazing kills students every year

This isn’t “tradition.” This is a public health crisis.

🏛️ Who Is Liable? Everyone Who Allowed It to Happen

In our $10 million hazing lawsuit, we’re suing:

The local fraternity chapter (directly responsible)
The national fraternity organization (failed to supervise)
The university (owned the fraternity house; failed to protect students)
The individual members (participated or failed to stop it)
The alumni who hosted hazing (allowed it at their homes)

This same liability applies to Douglas County.
If your child was hazed at a Greek organization, sports team, or club near Alexandria, Minnesota, we will identify every responsible party and hold them accountable.

💰 How Much Is a Hazing Case Worth?

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

Case	Fraternity	University	Outcome	Amount
Stone Foltz	Pi Kappa Alpha	Bowling Green State	Settlement	$10.1 million
Maxwell Gruver	Phi Delta Theta	LSU	Jury Verdict	$6.1 million
Timothy Piazza	Beta Theta Pi	Penn State	Settlement	$110+ million
Andrew Coffey	Pi Kappa Phi	FSU	Settlement	Confidential (major)
Tucker Hipps	Sigma Phi Epsilon	Clemson	Settlement	$500,000+

Our current case seeks $10 million — and that number is backed by precedent.

What Your Douglas County Hazing Case Could Include:

✅ Medical expenses (hospital bills, therapy, future treatment)
✅ Lost wages (if your child had to miss work)
✅ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✅ Punitive damages (to punish the defendants and prevent future hazing)
✅ Educational damages (if hazing disrupted your child’s academic progress)

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

⚖️ Minnesota Hazing Laws: What You Need to Know

Minnesota has strong anti-hazing laws, and consent is NOT a defense.

Minnesota Statute § 121A.69 — Hazing Prohibited

Subdivision 1. 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 reasonably likely to cause, bodily danger or physical harm, or serious psychological or emotional harm, to any student or other person attending any school, college, university, or other educational institution in this state.

Subd. 2. Prohibition. A person who engages in an act that violates subdivision 1 against a student enrolled in a school, college, university, or other educational institution is guilty of hazing.

Subd. 3. Consent not a defense. Consent to hazing is not a defense to prosecution under this section.

Criminal Penalties in Minnesota:

Misdemeanor — up to 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 fine
Gross Misdemeanor — if hazing creates a substantial risk of bodily harm
Felony — if hazing results in serious bodily harm or death

This means:

The people who hazed your child can go to jail.
The fraternity, sorority, or university can be sued.
Consent is NOT a defense — even if your child “agreed” to participate.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Douglas County

🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS:

Get medical attention — Even if injuries seem minor, document everything.
Preserve evidence — Save all texts, social media posts, photos, videos.
Do NOT talk to the organization — They will try to control the narrative.
Do NOT post on social media — Anything you post can be used against you.
Contact an attorney — Free consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911

📝 Evidence Checklist:

✔ Medical records (hospital visits, therapy, prescriptions)
✔ Photos/videos (injuries, hazing activities, locations)
✔ Text messages/emails (from the organization, members, witnesses)
✔ Social media (screenshots of GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, etc.)
✔ Witness information (names and contact info of other victims or bystanders)
✔ Academic records (showing impact on grades or enrollment)
✔ Financial records (medical bills, lost wages)

🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Douglas County Hazing Case?

1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

We are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win. Douglas County families get the same aggressive representation.

2. We Have Insider Knowledge

Both of our attorneys are former insurance defense lawyers. We know how the other side thinks. We know their playbook. And we use that knowledge to destroy their defenses.

3. We Go After EVERYONE

We don’t just sue the local chapter. We sue:

The national organization (deep pockets)
The university (institutional negligence)
The individual members (personal liability)
The alumni (premises liability)

4. We Travel to Douglas County

While we’re based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide. We will:

Offer video consultations for Douglas County families
Travel to Douglas County for depositions, meetings, and trials
Work with local medical providers and experts

5. We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront

You pay nothing to hire us. We only get paid if we win your case. This means:

No financial risk for your family
We’re motivated to get you the maximum compensation
You can afford the best representation

6. We Speak Spanish

Se habla español. We serve Spanish-speaking families without language barriers.

7. We Have a Proven Track Record

$10 million lawsuit currently pending against Pi Kappa Phi
Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury cases
Former insurance defense attorneys — we know how to fight back
Federal court authority — we can pursue cases nationwide

📞 Douglas County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child was hazed in Douglas County or anywhere in Minnesota, call us immediately.

🚨 FREE CASE EVALUATION: 1-888-ATTY-911

Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com

We serve hazing victims nationwide, including Douglas County, Minnesota.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Douglas County Families

Q: My child was hazed at a fraternity near Alexandria. Can you help us even though you’re in Texas?

A: Yes. We represent hazing victims nationwide. We offer video consultations and travel to Douglas County for your case. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

Q: The fraternity says my child “consented” to the hazing. Does that matter?

A: No. Minnesota law explicitly states that consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the hazing is still illegal.

Q: How much is our hazing case worth?

A: Every case is different, but hazing cases often result in multi-million dollar settlements. Our current case seeks $10 million, and precedent supports this amount.

Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit?

A: In Minnesota, you generally have 2 years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Do not wait — evidence disappears, and your rights expire.

Q: Will my child have to testify in court?

A: Most cases settle out of court. If your case goes to trial, your child may need to testify — but we prepare them thoroughly and support them every step of the way.

Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?

A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, so we only get paid if you do.

Q: What if my child was hazed at a sports team or club, not a fraternity?

A: We represent hazing victims from any organization — fraternities, sororities, sports teams, marching bands, ROTC, clubs, and more. If your child was hazed, we can help.

Q: Can we sue the university?

A: Yes. Universities have a duty to protect students. If they knew or should have known about hazing and failed to act, they can be held liable.

Q: What if my child is afraid of retaliation?

A: We understand the fear. Many hazing victims are intimidated into silence. We protect our clients’ identities and take steps to prevent retaliation. Our current client is fearful of doing an interview due to retribution — we know how to handle this.

🔥 To the Fraternities and Universities Near Douglas County: We Are Coming for You

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Chi, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Kappa Sigma, Delta Chi, and every other Greek organization with chapters near Douglas County:

We are watching. We are building cases. We are coming for you.

The same legal strategies that secured $10 million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters.

If you haze students in Douglas County, we will:

Sue your local chapter
Sue your national organization
Sue your university
Sue your individual members
Sue your alumni
Sue your insurance carriers

We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston. Your chapter could be next.

Clean up your act before we clean you out in court.

🏆 Together, We Can End Hazing in Douglas County

This isn’t just about compensation. It’s about sending a message that hazing will not be tolerated in our community.

One brave victim can save countless others.

If your child was hazed in Douglas County, step forward. Call us. Let’s hold them accountable. Let’s protect the next student.

Enough is enough.

📞 FREE CONSULTATION: 1-888-ATTY-911