Franklin County Hazing Lawyers — Protecting Students and Families from Greek Life Abuse
If your child has been hazed at a Franklin County college or university, you are not alone. The same fraternities that tortured a student at University of Houston — forcing him to do 500 squats until his kidneys failed — operate right here in Franklin County. Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now in Texas, and we will bring the same aggressive representation to Franklin County families.
🚨 This Happens in Franklin County Too
Franklin County is home to respected institutions of higher education where students pursue their dreams. But behind the Greek letters and social events, a dangerous culture of hazing persists. The same national fraternities involved in the University of Houston case — Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and others — have active chapters at Franklin County universities.
The University of Houston case proves:
- Hazing is torture, not tradition
- Universities know it happens and fail to stop it
- National organizations ignore deadly patterns
- Victims suffer lifelong injuries — physically and psychologically
If your child has been hazed in Franklin County, we can help.
🏥 What Hazing Looks Like in Franklin County
The University of Houston case revealed horrific hazing practices that are happening right now in Franklin County:
- Waterboarding — simulated drowning with garden hoses
- Extreme physical punishment — 500 squats, 100+ pushups, bear crawls
- Forced consumption — eating until vomiting, then forced to continue
- Wooden paddles — physical beatings with weapons
- Sleep deprivation — forced to drive members at all hours
- Psychological torture — humiliation, threats, sexual degradation
Our client was hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. This isn’t “boys being boys” — it’s abuse. And it’s happening to Franklin County students too.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights in Franklin County
Franklin County families have the same legal rights as Texas families. You can sue for:
- Medical expenses — hospital bills, ongoing treatment
- Pain and suffering — physical and emotional trauma
- Lost wages — time missed from work or school
- Future damages — long-term health consequences
- Punitive damages — to punish the organization and prevent future abuse
Ohio law prohibits hazing. Consent is not a defense. If your child was injured, the organization is liable.
💰 Multi-Million Dollar Precedents — This Is What Hazing Costs
Hazing cases result in millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements because juries understand the severity of the abuse:
- $10.1 million — Stone Foltz (Pi Kappa Alpha, Bowling Green State)
- $6.1 million — Maxwell Gruver (Phi Delta Theta, LSU)
- $110+ million — Timothy Piazza (Beta Theta Pi, Penn State)
- $10 million — Leonel Bermudez (Pi Kappa Phi, University of Houston — our case)
These results are possible for Franklin County families too. We know how to build these cases and win.
🏢 Who We Sue for Franklin County Hazing Victims
We pursue every responsible party to maximize your recovery:
- Local fraternity chapter — direct organizers of hazing
- National fraternity organization — failed to supervise despite knowing about hazing
- University — failed to protect students despite owning Greek houses
- Individual members — participated in or facilitated hazing
- Alumni — hosted hazing at their homes
- Insurance companies — policies covering institutional liability
Franklin County universities own many Greek houses. When they collect rent while students are being tortured, they share liability.
📋 What Franklin County Families Should Do Now
If your child has been hazed in Franklin County, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations expire.
Immediate Action Steps:
- Seek medical attention — document all injuries
- Preserve all evidence — texts, photos, social media, 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
- Call us immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911
We offer free, confidential consultations to Franklin County families. We will evaluate your case and explain your legal options.
🎓 Franklin County Universities Where Hazing Occurs
While we cannot name specific incidents without verification, we know that the same national fraternities involved in high-profile hazing cases operate at Franklin County institutions. These include:
- Ohio State University — one of the largest Greek systems in the country
- Capital University — private liberal arts college with active Greek life
- Otterbein University — known for strong Greek organizations
- Columbus State Community College — while primarily a community college, has Greek organizations that recruit transfer students
- Other regional colleges and universities — where Greek life thrives
If your child attends college in Franklin County, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.
🛡️ Why Franklin County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to win these cases because we’re in the fight today.
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
Both our attorneys worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know exactly how they try to minimize claims. We use that knowledge to maximize your recovery.
3. Federal Court Authority
We are admitted to practice in U.S. District Court. This allows us to pursue Franklin County cases in federal jurisdiction when appropriate.
4. Dual-State Licensed
Licensed in Texas and New York — strategic advantage for cases against national fraternities headquartered across America.
5. We Come to Franklin County
We will travel to Franklin County for depositions, client meetings, and trials. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
6. Bilingual Services
Se habla español. We serve Franklin County’s diverse Hispanic community without language barriers.
7. Contingency Fee Representation
$0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you get paid. Franklin County families pay nothing to hire us.
📞 Franklin County Hazing Victims — Call Now
Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
Free consultation. Confidential. No obligation.
⏳ Time Is Running Out
Ohio has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Evidence disappears quickly. Witnesses forget. Organizations destroy records.
If your child was hazed in Franklin County, call us today. We will evaluate your case immediately and explain your legal options.
🔥 The Message to Franklin County Fraternities
To the fraternities operating in Franklin County — especially Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, and others:
We are watching. We are coming.
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students in Franklin County, we will pursue every liable entity — your chapter, your national organization, your university, and every individual member.
The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston? SHUT DOWN. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated. Our client’s $10 million lawsuit is ongoing.
Your chapter could be next.
🏛️ The Message to Franklin County Universities
To Ohio State University, Capital University, Otterbein University, and other Franklin County institutions:
You own the buildings. You collect the rent. You have the power to stop the torture.
When you allow hazing to occur on your property, you share liability. When you fail to implement real oversight despite knowing the risks, you enable the abuse.
The University of Houston owned the house where our client was waterboarded. They will pay for their negligence.
Franklin County universities: Act now or face the same accountability.
👨👩👧👦 To Franklin County Families
Your child trusted these institutions. They trusted the fraternity. They trusted the university would keep them safe.
That trust was betrayed.
We understand the pain. We understand the anger. We understand the desire for justice.
We are here to help. Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911.
Attorney 911 — Legal Emergency Lawyers™
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