Hazing Lawyers in Fayette County — Legal Help for Fraternity & Sorority Abuse Victims

Hazing Happens in Fayette County — And It’s Not “Tradition.” It’s Abuse.

If your child was hazed in Fayette County — whether at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, marching band, ROTC, or other student organization — you need aggressive legal representation. Hazing is not harmless fun. It’s not “building character.” It’s a dangerous, often illegal, form of abuse that can cause permanent physical and psychological harm.

At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — a case involving waterboarding, forced exercise to the point of kidney failure, and systematic abuse of a student. We know how to fight these cases. And we will bring that same fight to Fayette County families.

You are not alone. The same fraternities that hazed our client in Houston operate in Fayette County. The same negligence exists at Fayette County institutions. And we will hold them accountable.

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Fayette County: What Parents Need to Know

Hazing Is Happening Near Fayette County — Right Now

Fayette County is home to Transylvania University, a historic institution with active Greek life. Nearby universities like University of Kentucky (UK), Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), and Kentucky State University (KSU) also have active fraternity and sorority chapters — many of which are part of the same national organizations that have paid millions in hazing settlements nationwide.

The same fraternities that have killed students at Penn State, LSU, and Florida State operate near Fayette County. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in or near Fayette County, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.

What Is Hazing? (It’s Worse Than You Think)

Hazing isn’t just “roughhousing” or “initiation rituals.” It’s systematic abuse designed to humiliate, intimidate, and physically harm students. In our current case, Pi Kappa Phi subjected our client to:

✅ Waterboarding with a garden hose — simulated drowning, a form of torture
✅ Forced to do 500+ squats and 100+ pushups — until his muscles broke down, causing rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
✅ Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault with weapons
✅ Forced to eat until vomiting — then made to continue running
✅ Sleep deprivation — forced to drive fraternity members at all hours
✅ Psychological torture — carrying sexual objects, being hog-tied, threats of expulsion

This isn’t “tradition.” It’s abuse. And it’s happening in Fayette County.

The Medical Consequences of Hazing

Hazing doesn’t just leave emotional scars — it can cause life-threatening injuries, including:

🚑 Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) — can lead to kidney failure (like our client)
🚑 Alcohol poisoning — from forced binge drinking
🚑 Traumatic brain injury — from beatings or falls
🚑 Hypothermia or heatstroke — from extreme outdoor exposure
🚑 Severe dehydration or organ failure
🚑 PTSD, anxiety, and depression — long-term psychological damage
🚑 Death — hazing kills students every year in America

If your child was hospitalized, had to drop out, or is suffering from anxiety or PTSD after hazing, they may have a legal claim.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Fayette County Hazing Victim

Kentucky Hazing Laws — What You Need to Know

Kentucky has strong anti-hazing laws that protect students. Under KRS 164.375, hazing is defined as:

“Any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of their willingness to participate.”

Key legal points for Fayette County families:
✔ Consent is NOT a defense — Even if your child “agreed” to participate, hazing is still illegal
✔ Criminal penalties — Hazing can result in misdemeanor or felony charges, including jail time
✔ Civil liability — Victims can sue for medical bills, pain and suffering, and punitive damages
✔ University responsibility — Schools can be held liable if they knew (or should have known) about hazing and failed to stop it

Who Can Be Sued in a Fayette County Hazing Case?

We don’t just sue the students who did the hazing. We go after everyone who enabled or allowed it to happen, including:

🔹 The local fraternity/sorority chapter — Directly responsible for the hazing
🔹 The national organization — Failed to supervise; knew about prior hazing incidents
🔹 The university — Failed to protect students; may have known about hazing culture
🔹 Chapter officers (president, pledgemaster, etc.) — Personally liable for directing hazing
🔹 Individual members — Those who participated in or witnessed hazing
🔹 Alumni or former members — If hazing occurred at their property
🔹 Insurance companies — Fraternities, sororities, and universities have liability insurance

In our current case, we are suing Pi Kappa Phi National, the local chapter, the University of Houston, and multiple individuals — including a former member and his spouse who allowed hazing at their home.

💰 How Much Is a Fayette County Hazing Case Worth?

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

Our current case is seeking $10 million — and we believe that number is justified based on the severity of our client’s injuries.

What Factors Increase the Value of a Hazing Case?

Not all hazing cases are the same. The value of your claim depends on:

✅ Severity of injuries — Hospitalization, surgery, permanent damage = higher value
✅ Psychological harm — PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicide attempts
✅ University involvement — Did the school know? Did they cover it up?
✅ Pattern of abuse — Was this a one-time incident, or part of a culture?
✅ Media attention — High-profile cases often result in larger settlements
✅ Public outrage — Juries award more when they’re shocked by the conduct

If your child was waterboarded, forced to exercise until they collapsed, or suffered serious injuries, your case could be worth millions.

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

Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• If your child is injured, go to the ER or urgent care
• Document all injuries with photos
• Keep all medical records and bills

Step 2: Preserve Evidence

• Save all text messages, GroupMe chats, and social media posts about hazing
• Take screenshots of any threatening or abusive messages
• Photograph injuries at all stages of healing
• Get names and contact info of other pledges or witnesses
• Do NOT delete anything — even if it’s embarrassing

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

• They will try to control the narrative
• They may destroy evidence or intimidate witnesses
• Do NOT give a statement without an attorney present

Step 4: Contact a Hazing Lawyer Immediately

• The statute of limitations in Kentucky is 1-2 years — don’t wait
• Evidence disappears fast — fraternities delete messages, universities “lose” records
• The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case will be

Step 5: Report the Hazing (If You Feel Safe Doing So)

• File a police report — hazing is a crime in Kentucky
• Report to the university’s Title IX office — schools are required to investigate
• Report to the national fraternity/sorority — they may conduct their own investigation

⚠️ WARNING: Many victims are afraid to report hazing due to fear of retaliation. We can help protect your identity and your rights.

🏆 Why Fayette County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the fight right now, and we know how to win.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena used to work for insurance companies, defending against personal injury claims. We know exactly how they try to minimize or deny claims — and we know how to beat them.

3. Nationwide Reach — We Serve Fayette County from Houston, Austin & Beaumont

While we’re based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including Fayette County. We have:
✔ Federal court authority — can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction
✔ Video consultations — meet with us remotely
✔ Willingness to travel — we’ll come to Fayette County for depositions and trials

4. Contingency Fee — $0 Upfront for Fayette County Families

We understand that cost can be a barrier to justice. That’s why we take hazing cases on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win.

✅ No upfront fees
✅ No hourly billing
✅ We only get paid if you get paid

5. Aggressive, Compassionate Representation

We treat Fayette County hazing victims like family. We understand the trauma you’re going through, and we will fight tirelessly to get you justice.

“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.”
— Lupe Pena, Attorney 911

📞 Fayette County Hazing Victims: Call Us Now for a Free Consultation

If your child was hazed in Fayette County — whether at Transylvania University, University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, or any other school — we can help.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9111)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com

Available 24/7 for Fayette County hazing emergencies.

🔥 To Fayette County Fraternities & Sororities: We Are Watching

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Delta Chi, and all other Greek organizations operating in Fayette County:

We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are coming for you.

• We know your corporate structures
• We know your insurance policies
• We know your history of hazing
• We know your pattern of negligence

If you haze students in Fayette County, we will sue you. We will depose your leaders. We will expose your culture of abuse. And we will make you pay.

The Pi Kappa Phi chapter that waterboarded our client? They’re now shut down. Your chapter could be next.

📢 Fayette County Parents: Protect Your Children from Hazing

Warning Signs Your Child Is Being Hazed

Hazing is often kept secret, but there are red flags:

🚩 Sudden changes in behavior — withdrawal, anxiety, depression
🚩 Unexplained injuries — bruises, cuts, burns
🚩 Extreme fatigue or sleep deprivation
🚩 Mysterious disappearances — late-night meetings, secret events
🚩 Sudden weight loss or gain — from forced eating or starvation
🚩 Avoiding certain people or places
🚩 Talking about “traditions” or “tests” they can’t describe
🚩 Fear of speaking up — if your child seems scared or intimidated

What to Do If You Suspect Hazing

1. Talk to your child — ask open-ended questions
2. Document everything — save texts, photos, social media posts
3. Contact an attorney — before talking to the fraternity or university
4. Report it — to police, the university, and the national organization

Hazing thrives in secrecy. The only way to stop it is to expose it.

🎯 Our Promise to Fayette County Families

✅ We will listen — without judgment
✅ We will investigate — thoroughly and aggressively
✅ We will fight — for maximum compensation
✅ We will protect you — from retaliation
✅ We will win — because we know how

Fayette County families: You sent your child to college to learn, not to be tortured. We will make sure the people who hurt them are held accountable.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Fayette County hazing victims and families — we are here for you. Call us today for a free, confidential consultation.

📞 1-888-288-9111
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Justice for Fayette County hazing victims starts here.