Hazing Attorney in East Baton Rouge Parish – Fighting for Justice for Victims of Fraternity and Sorority Abuse
East Baton Rouge Parish Families: You Are Not Alone
If your child was hazed in East Baton Rouge Parish—whether at LSU, Southern University, Baton Rouge Community College, or any other institution—you have legal rights. The same fraternities and sororities that have paid millions in settlements nationwide for hazing deaths and injuries operate right here in East Baton Rouge Parish. And just like in Houston, where we’re currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi for torturing a pledge until he suffered kidney failure, East Baton Rouge Parish victims deserve justice.
At Attorney 911, we don’t just talk about hazing—we’re actively litigating these cases right now. We know how to hold fraternities, sororities, universities, and national organizations accountable. We will fight for East Baton Rouge Parish families with the same aggression we’re bringing to the Pi Kappa Phi case.
🚨 This Happens in East Baton Rouge Parish Too
The Same Fraternities. The Same Hazing. The Same Negligence.
In November 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a pledge was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure. The fraternity’s response? They closed the chapter and said they “look forward to returning to campus.”
This isn’t just a Houston problem. It’s an East Baton Rouge Parish problem too.
Fraternities in East Baton Rouge Parish with Documented Hazing Histories
| Fraternity | National Hazing Incidents | East Baton Rouge Parish Presence |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi | 2 deaths (2017, 2025), multiple lawsuits | Chapters at LSU and other nearby universities |
| Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) | Stone Foltz death ($10.1M settlement), multiple lawsuits | Active at LSU and other East Baton Rouge Parish schools |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) | Multiple deaths, chemical burns cases | Chapters in East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Phi Delta Theta | Max Gruver death ($6.1M verdict), felony hazing law | Active at LSU |
| Beta Theta Pi | Timothy Piazza death ($110M+ settlement), multiple convictions | Chapters in East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Sigma Chi | Recent UT Austin hazing death lawsuit (Nov 2025) | Active at LSU |
| Kappa Sigma | Multiple hazing deaths, lawsuits | Chapters in East Baton Rouge Parish |
These same organizations operate in East Baton Rouge Parish. If your child was hazed, we can help.
💔 What Hazing Really Looks Like in East Baton Rouge Parish
Hazing isn’t “tradition.” It’s abuse. It’s torture. And it happens right here in East Baton Rouge Parish.
What We’ve Seen in East Baton Rouge Parish and Nationwide:
✅ Waterboarding / Simulated Drowning – Fraternity members spray pledges with hoses while they do calisthenics.
✅ Forced Consumption Until Vomiting – Pledges forced to drink alcohol, eat hot dogs, or consume peppercorns until they vomit—then forced to keep exercising.
✅ Extreme Physical Punishment – 100+ pushups, 500+ squats, bear crawls, “suicides” (running drills), 100-yard crawls—until muscles break down (rhabdomyolysis).
✅ Wooden Paddles – Beating pledges with wooden paddles.
✅ Sleep Deprivation – Forcing pledges to drive fraternity members at all hours, leading to exhaustion.
✅ Psychological Torture – Hog-tying pledges, forcing them to carry sexual objects, stripping them in cold weather, threats of expulsion.
✅ Sexual Humiliation – Forcing pledges to carry fanny packs with sexual objects at all times.
✅ Hazing at Private Homes – Former members and alumni host hazing sessions off-campus to avoid university oversight.
The Medical Consequences Are Real
Hazing doesn’t just leave emotional scars—it can kill.
| Injury | Cause | East Baton Rouge Parish Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Extreme physical exertion (500 squats, bear crawls) | Life-threatening muscle breakdown |
| Acute Kidney Failure | Rhabdomyolysis (muscle proteins clog kidneys) | Requires hospitalization, potential dialysis |
| Alcohol Poisoning | Forced binge drinking | Can be fatal |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | Beatings, falls, paddling | Permanent cognitive damage |
| Hypothermia/Hyperthermia | Exposure to cold/heat | Organ failure, death |
| Cardiac Arrest | Extreme physical exertion | Sudden death |
| PTSD, Anxiety, Depression | Psychological torture | Long-term mental health damage |
This is happening in East Baton Rouge Parish. We’ve seen it before. We’re fighting it now.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights in East Baton Rouge Parish
Louisiana Has Strong Anti-Hazing Laws
Louisiana’s Max Gruver Act (named after an LSU student who died from hazing) makes hazing a felony in certain cases. But even if criminal charges aren’t filed, you can still sue for civil damages.
Who Can Be Held Liable in East Baton Rouge Parish?
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | East Baton Rouge Parish Application |
|---|---|---|
| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing | LSU chapters, Southern University chapters, etc. |
| National Fraternity/Sorority | Failed to supervise, knew about hazing culture | Pi Kappa Phi, SAE, Pike, etc.—they have deep pockets |
| University | Failed to prevent hazing, owned fraternity house | LSU, Southern University, BRCC—premises liability |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing | Chapter officers, active members, alumni |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes | Premises liability for off-campus hazing |
| Housing Corporations | Owned fraternity/sorority property | Liable for hazing that occurred on their property |
What You Can Sue For in East Baton Rouge Parish
| Damage Type | Examples | East Baton Rouge Parish Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, ER visits, future treatment | $50,000 – $500,000+ |
| Lost Wages | Missed work due to injuries | $10,000 – $100,000+ |
| Pain & Suffering | Physical pain, emotional trauma | $100,000 – $5,000,000+ |
| Mental Anguish | PTSD, anxiety, depression | $100,000 – $3,000,000+ |
| Punitive Damages | To punish egregious conduct | $1,000,000+ per defendant |
| Wrongful Death | If hazing resulted in death | $1,000,000 – $10,000,000+ |
East Baton Rouge Parish families have won millions in hazing cases. We can help you do the same.
💰 Precedent Cases: East Baton Rouge Parish Families Can Win Big
These Cases Prove Hazing Victims Get Justice
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome | Why It Matters for East Baton Rouge Parish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | $10.1M settlement | Same fraternity (Pike) has chapters in East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Max Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | LSU | $6.1M jury verdict | Happened at LSU—same university system as East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | $110M+ settlement | Shows universities and nationals will pay millions |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Confidential settlement | Same fraternity we’re suing in Houston—pattern of negligence |
| UT Austin Sigma Chi | Sigma Chi | UT Austin | Lawsuit filed (Nov 2025) | Another Texas hazing death—shows pattern |
These cases prove that East Baton Rouge Parish hazing victims can win. We know how to build these cases.
🛡️ Why East Baton Rouge Parish Families Choose Attorney 911
We’re Not Just Lawyers—We’re Fighters
✅ We’re Litigating a $10M Hazing Case RIGHT NOW – Pi Kappa Phi (Houston)
✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We know how the other side thinks
✅ Federal Court Authority – Can sue national fraternities anywhere in the U.S.
✅ Dual-State Licensed – Texas & New York (strategic for national fraternities)
✅ Aggressive Trial Lawyers – We don’t back down from powerful institutions
✅ Se Habla Español – Bilingual support for East Baton Rouge Parish families
✅ $0 Upfront Cost – We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win
Our Approach for East Baton Rouge Parish Hazing Victims
- Immediate Evidence Preservation – We secure texts, photos, videos, and witness statements before they disappear.
- Medical Documentation – We work with doctors to document injuries (rhabdomyolysis, PTSD, etc.).
- Aggressive Negotiation – We demand maximum compensation from fraternities, universities, and insurance companies.
- Trial-Ready Preparation – If they won’t settle, we take them to court and win.
- Travel to East Baton Rouge Parish – We come to you for depositions, meetings, and trials.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in East Baton Rouge Parish
Step-by-Step Action Plan
| Step | Action | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Seek Medical Attention | Go to the ER or urgent care immediately | Document injuries before they heal |
| 2. Preserve Evidence | Save all texts, photos, videos, GroupMe chats | This is critical for your case |
| 3. Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity | They will try to control the narrative | Anything you say can be used against you |
| 4. Do NOT Post on Social Media | Insurance companies will use it to deny your claim | Stay quiet until your case is resolved |
| 5. Contact an Attorney Immediately | Call 1-888-ATTY-911 | Statute of limitations is running |
| 6. Report to Authorities | File a police report, Title IX complaint | Document the incident officially |
⚠️ TIME IS CRITICAL. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. The 2-year statute of limitations in Louisiana is running.
📞 East Baton Rouge Parish Hazing Victims: Call Us Now
Free Consultation – 24/7 – We Travel to East Baton Rouge Parish
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.
🎯 Our Message to East Baton Rouge Parish Fraternities
We See You. We Know Your Structure. We Will Hold You Accountable.
To the fraternities operating in East Baton Rouge Parish, LSU, Southern University, and Baton Rouge Community College:
We are watching. We are actively litigating a $10 million hazing case against Pi Kappa Phi. The same legal strategies that secured millions in verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters.
If you haze students in East Baton Rouge Parish, we will find every liable entity. We will sue:
- Your local chapter
- Your national organization
- Your housing corporation
- Your alumni oversight
- Individual members personally
We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter in Houston. Your chapter could be next.
🏆 Justice for East Baton Rouge Parish Hazing Victims
Hazing is not tradition. It’s not brotherhood. It’s abuse. And in East Baton Rouge Parish, it will not be tolerated.
If your child was hazed, you have the power to stop it from happening to someone else. You have the power to hold these institutions accountable. You have the power to get justice.
We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are ready to fight for East Baton Rouge Parish families.
