Hazing Victims in Fayette County, PA: Your Legal Rights and Path to Justice

Hazing Happens Here Too — And It’s Time to Stop It

If you or someone you love has been the victim of hazing in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, you’re not alone. The same fraternities, the same Greek organizations, and the same dangerous traditions that led to a $10 million hazing lawsuit in Texas are operating right here in our community. This isn’t just a problem at big universities — it’s happening at colleges and high schools across Fayette County, and it needs to stop.

At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a landmark $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for the horrific hazing of a young man who was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure. This isn’t “tradition.” This isn’t “brotherhood.” This is torture. This is assault. And it’s happening in Fayette County too.

If you’ve been hazed in Fayette County, you have rights. You deserve justice. And we’re here to fight for you.

🚨 What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Pennsylvania)

Hazing isn’t just “rough initiation.” It’s illegal, and it can cause serious physical and psychological harm. Under Pennsylvania law (18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2809.1), hazing is defined as:

“Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization.”

This includes:
✔ Physical abuse (beatings, paddling, forced exercise until exhaustion)
✔ Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances until vomiting)
✔ Psychological torture (waterboarding, sleep deprivation, humiliation)
✔ Dangerous activities (blindfolded activities, extreme weather exposure)
✔ Sexual abuse (forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects)

Pennsylvania law is clear: Consent is NOT a defense. Even if you “agreed” to participate, the people who hazed you can still be held legally responsible.

💔 The Devastating Consequences of Hazing

Hazing doesn’t just leave bruises or scars — it can destroy lives. Victims of hazing in Fayette County and across Pennsylvania have suffered:

🏥 Serious physical injuries – Broken bones, burns, rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), kidney failure, alcohol poisoning, traumatic brain injuries
🧠 Long-term psychological trauma – PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts
🎓 Academic disruption – Missed classes, failed courses, dropped out of school
💔 Betrayal of trust – Many victims were promised friendship and brotherhood, only to be abused
⚰️ Death – Since 2000, at least one hazing death has occurred every year in the U.S.

This isn’t “harmless fun.” This is abuse. And it’s happening in Fayette County.

🏫 Where Hazing Happens in Fayette County

Hazing isn’t limited to fraternities and sororities — it happens in many organizations across Fayette County, including:

🎓 Colleges & Universities Near Fayette County:

• California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U) – Just 20 miles from Fayette County, Cal U has an active Greek life system with multiple fraternities and sororities.
• West Virginia University (WVU) – Located just across the state line in Morgantown, WVU has a large Greek system with a history of hazing incidents.
• Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus – While smaller, Penn State Fayette still has student organizations where hazing can occur.
• Waynesburg University – A private university with Greek life, located about 30 miles from Fayette County.

🏆 Sports Teams:

• High school and college athletic teams in Fayette County may engage in hazing as part of “team bonding.”
• Football, wrestling, baseball, and other contact sports are common sites for hazing rituals.

🎵 Marching Bands & Performing Arts:

• Hazing in marching bands has led to serious injuries and deaths nationwide.
• Fayette County high schools and colleges with marching bands may be at risk.

🎖️ ROTC & Military Organizations:

• Hazing in ROTC programs has been documented at universities nationwide.
• Cal U and WVU both have ROTC programs where hazing could occur.

👥 Student Clubs & Honor Societies:

• Even “academic” organizations may engage in hazing to “initiate” new members.
• National Honor Society, debate teams, and other clubs in Fayette County may have hidden hazing traditions.

📜 Pennsylvania’s Anti-Hazing Law: What You Need to Know

Pennsylvania has strong laws against hazing, and violators can face both criminal charges and civil lawsuits.

🔴 Criminal Penalties for Hazing in Pennsylvania

Source: 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2809.1

⚖️ Civil Lawsuits: Holding Abusers Financially Accountable

Even if criminal charges aren’t filed, you can sue for money damages in civil court. This includes compensation for:

💰 Medical bills (hospital stays, therapy, future treatment)
💰 Lost wages (if you missed work due to injuries)
💰 Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
💰 Punitive damages (to punish the abusers and prevent future hazing)

In our Texas case, we’re suing for $10 million. Fayette County victims deserve the same justice.

🏛️ Who Can Be Sued for Hazing in Fayette County?

Hazing cases aren’t just about individual abusers — the organizations that allow it can also be held responsible. In our $10 million Texas case, we’re suing:

If hazing happened in Fayette County, we’ll identify every responsible party — and hold them accountable.

💰 Real Hazing Cases: Millions in Settlements & Verdicts

Hazing cases win big — and the settlements send a message that this behavior won’t be tolerated. Here are real cases with real outcomes:

These cases prove one thing: Hazing is expensive. And Fayette County victims can win too.

🚨 What to Do If You’ve Been Hazed in Fayette County

If you or someone you know has been hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears, memories fade, and legal deadlines approach. Here’s what to do NOW:

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Even if you feel “fine,” go to the emergency room or urgent care.
• Hazing injuries like rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) or alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening if untreated.
• Medical records are critical evidence for your case.

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

📱 Save all communications:

• Text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, Instagram DMs
• Emails from the organization or members
• Screenshots of social media posts about hazing

📸 Take photos & videos:

• Injuries (bruises, cuts, burns)
• Locations where hazing occurred (fraternity house, field, basement)
• Any objects used in hazing (paddles, alcohol bottles, restraints)

📝 Write down everything:

• Dates, times, and descriptions of hazing events
• Names of people involved
• What was said (threats, coercion, etc.)

🎥 Save security footage (if available):

• Many fraternity houses and schools have cameras
• Request footage immediately — it may be deleted

✅ Step 3: Report the Hazing

🚔 File a police report – Hazing is a crime in Pennsylvania.
🏫 Report to your school – Most colleges have anti-hazing policies.
📞 Report to the national organization – If it’s a fraternity/sorority, they may have a hotline.

✅ Step 4: Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without a Lawyer

• Do NOT sign anything from the fraternity, sorority, or school.
• Do NOT give a statement to their insurance company.
• Do NOT post about the incident on social media.
• Anything you say can be used against you.

✅ Step 5: Contact a Hazing Lawyer Immediately

• Pennsylvania has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases.
• Evidence disappears fast — witnesses forget, messages get deleted.
• The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.

📞 Call Attorney 911 NOW for a FREE consultation:
📍 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com

🏆 Why Fayette County Families Choose Attorney 911

We’re not just any law firm — we’re hazing litigation experts with a proven track record of holding powerful institutions accountable. Here’s why Fayette County families trust us:

🔥 We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

• We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• Our client was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure.
• This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the fight, and we’re winning.

🏛️ We Have Federal Court Authority

• We’re admitted to U.S. District Court, so we can pursue hazing cases nationwide — including in Fayette County, PA.
• Whether the hazing happened at Cal U, WVU, Penn State Fayette, or a Fayette County high school, we can help.

💼 Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook

• Both of our attorneys used to work for insurance companies.
• We know exactly how they try to deny claims and lowball victims.
• We use that insider knowledge to maximize your compensation.

🗣️ We Speak Your Language — Literally

• Se habla español. Many hazing victims in Fayette County come from immigrant families.
• We’ll never let language be a barrier to justice.

💰 We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront

• You pay nothing unless we win your case.
• We take the risk so you can focus on healing.
• No recovery, no fee.

📍 We Come to You in Fayette County

• We have offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, TX, but we travel to Fayette County for client meetings, depositions, and trials.
• Distance is not a barrier to justice.

📞 Fayette County Hazing Victims: Call Us NOW

If you or someone you love has been hazed in Fayette County, PA, you have legal rights. And we’re here to fight for you.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a FREE, confidential consultation
📧 Email ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Visit attorney911.com

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

Time is running out. Call now before evidence disappears and your rights expire.

🚨 A Message to Fayette County Fraternities, Sororities, and Schools

To the fraternities and sororities operating in Fayette County:

• We are watching.
• The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts in other states apply to your chapter.
• If you haze students in Fayette County, we will find every liable entity — the local chapter, the national organization, the university, and the individuals involved.
• We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at UH. Your chapter could be next.

To the universities and schools in Fayette County:

• The same institutional negligence that made the University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.
• If you own fraternity houses, if you oversee Greek life, if you have the power to stop hazing — you have a legal duty to act.
• Do it now, or face the same accountability.

To the national Greek organizations with chapters in Fayette County:

• Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Delta Chi, Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI), Sigma Nu, Alpha Tau Omega, Lambda Chi Alpha, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Delta Tau Delta, Alpha Sigma Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma, Iota Phi Theta, Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Phi Mu, Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Zeta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Chi Omega, Theta Phi Alpha, Alpha Sigma Tau, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Delta Gamma, Alpha Xi Delta, Phi Sigma Sigma, Alpha Delta Chi, Sigma Alpha Iota, Phi Mu Alpha, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Sigma Kappa, Phi Sigma Pi, Alpha Phi Omega, Sigma Alpha Mu, Zeta Beta Tau, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Tau Epsilon Phi, Lambda Theta Phi, Sigma Lambda Beta, Omega Delta Phi, Lambda Phi Epsilon, Pi Delta Psi, Sigma Lambda Gamma, Delta Phi Lambda, Sigma Psi Zeta, Lambda Theta Alpha, Alpha Pi Omega, Delta Kappa Delta, Sigma Sigma Rho, Delta Phi Omega, Kappa Phi Lambda, Sigma Omicron Pi, Delta Epsilon Psi, Delta Sigma Iota, Alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Delta Phi Lambda, Sigma Phi Omega, Sigma Beta Rho, Iota Nu Delta, Delta Epsilon Mu, Lambda Upsilon Lambda, Gamma Rho Lambda, Delta Lambda Phi, Theta Delta Sigma, Alpha Psi Lambda, Lambda Theta Nu, Sigma Lambda Upsilon, Mu Sigma Upsilon, Omega Phi Beta, Lambda Pi Chi, Sigma Iota Alpha, Gamma Eta, Gamma Phi Delta, Phi Sigma Rho, Alpha Sigma Rho, Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Xi Phi, Tau Phi Sigma, Sigma Omega Nu, Lambda Tau Omega, Alpha Pi Sigma, Delta Xi Nu, Lambda Theta Alpha, Mu Sigma Epsilon, Sigma Phi Lambda, Delta Phi Lambda, Sigma Sigma Rho, Delta Kappa Delta, Kappa Phi Lambda, Sigma Psi Zeta, Delta Phi Omega, Omega Phi Chi, Lambda Sigma Gamma, Sigma Alpha Rho, Alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Delta Epsilon Psi, Delta Sigma Iota, Sigma Beta Rho, Iota Nu Delta, Delta Epsilon Mu, Lambda Upsilon Lambda, Gamma Rho Lambda, Delta Lambda Phi, Theta Delta Sigma, Alpha Psi Lambda, Lambda Theta Nu, Sigma Lambda Upsilon, Mu Sigma Upsilon, Omega Phi Beta, Lambda Pi Chi, Sigma Iota Alpha, Gamma Eta, Gamma Phi Delta, Phi Sigma Rho, Alpha Sigma Rho, Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Xi Phi, Tau Phi Sigma, Sigma Omega Nu, Lambda Tau Omega, Alpha Pi Sigma, Delta Xi Nu, Lambda Theta Alpha, Mu Sigma Epsilon, Sigma Phi Lambda —

If your chapter operates in Fayette County, know this:

• We track your house corporations.
• We know your national organization’s hazing record.
• We know how much you’ve paid in settlements.
• If you haze students in Fayette County, we will pursue every liable entity.

The Beta Nu chapter at UH learned this the hard way. Your Fayette County chapter could be next.

🎗️ Enough Is Enough — Let’s End Hazing in Fayette County

Hazing doesn’t build character. It doesn’t create brotherhood. It destroys lives.

Fayette County families deserve better. Our students deserve better. Our community deserves better.

If you’ve been hazed, speak up. If you know someone who’s been hazed, help them come forward. And if you’re part of an organization that hazes, stop now — before it’s too late.

We’re Attorney 911. We’re fighting for Fayette County. And we won’t stop until justice is served.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 NOW
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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Fayette County hazing victims: We’re here for you.