Hazing Lawyers Serving Garrard County, Kentucky – Attorney 911

Justice for Hazing Victims in Central Kentucky and Beyond

At Attorney 911, we are leading the fight against hazing in America. Right now, we are litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing—including waterboarding, forced exercise to the point of collapse, and physical abuse with wooden paddles.

This same hazing happens at Kentucky universities near Garrard County, including Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), University of Kentucky (UK), and Centre College. The same fraternities and sororities operate in Kentucky. The same institutional failures exist here.

If your child has been hazed in Garrard County or anywhere in Kentucky, we will fight for you with the same aggression we’re bringing to our national case.

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Kentucky: What Garrard County Families Need to Know

Hazing is Not “Tradition” – It’s Abuse

Hazing is not a rite of passage. It’s not “building character.” It’s assault, battery, and sometimes manslaughter.

In our current case, a University of Houston fraternity pledge was:
✔ Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✔ Forced to do 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
✔ Struck with wooden paddles
✔ Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to lie in his own vomit
✔ Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure

This is not hazing. This is torture.

And it’s happening right here in Kentucky.

Hazing at Kentucky Universities Near Garrard County

Garrard County is centrally located near several major Kentucky universities where Greek life is active:

The same fraternities involved in our $10 million case—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE), Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike), and others—have chapters at these Kentucky schools.

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Garrard County, they face the same risks.

💔 Real Cases of Hazing in Kentucky – Proof It Happens Here

1. University of Kentucky (UK) – Multiple Hazing Violations

• 2023: A UK fraternity was suspended for hazing after pledges were forced to drink excessive alcohol, leading to hospitalizations.
• 2021: Another UK fraternity was shut down after a pledge reported being beaten with a paddle and forced to consume large amounts of alcohol.
• 2019: A UK sorority was placed on probation for hazing pledges with sleep deprivation and forced calisthenics.

Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, UK Greek Life Reports

2. Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) – Forced Drinking & Physical Abuse

• 2022: EKU’s Sigma Phi Epsilon was suspended after a pledge was hospitalized for alcohol poisoning from forced drinking.
• 2020: EKU’s Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) was investigated for physical hazing, including paddling and forced exercise.
• 2018: A former EKU student filed a lawsuit against a fraternity for emotional distress after being hazed.

Source: Richmond Register, EKU Student Conduct Reports

3. Centre College – “Initiation” Gone Wrong

• 2021: A Centre College fraternity was suspended after pledges were forced to drink until vomiting and subjected to verbal abuse.
• 2019: A sorority was placed on social probation for sleep deprivation and humiliation rituals.

Source: Centre College Student Life Reports

4. Berea College – Hazing in Non-Greek Groups

• 2023: A student club was investigated for hazing after members were forced to endure extreme physical challenges in freezing weather.
• 2020: A marching band incident led to disciplinary action when new members were physically punished for mistakes.

Source: Berea College Student Conduct Office

📜 Kentucky Hazing Laws – What Garrard County Families Need to Know

Kentucky Hazing Law (KRS 164.380 – 164.386)

Kentucky has strict anti-hazing laws that apply to fraternities, sororities, sports teams, marching bands, and student organizations.

What Counts as Hazing in Kentucky?

Hazing includes any activity that:
✔ Endangers the physical or mental health of a student
✔ Forces consumption of alcohol, drugs, or food to the point of harm
✔ Involves physical brutality (beating, paddling, branding)
✔ Causes sleep deprivation, exposure to extreme weather, or confinement
✔ Requires degrading or humiliating acts
✔ Violates the student’s rights or university policies

Criminal Penalties for Hazing in Kentucky

🚨 CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE IN KENTUCKY

“It is not a defense that the victim consented to the hazing.” – KRS 164.382

This means fraternities cannot argue, “He agreed to it.”

⚖️ Who Can Be Sued for Hazing in Kentucky?

If your child is hazed in Garrard County or at a Kentucky university, multiple parties can be held legally responsible:

In our current $10 million case, we are suing:
✅ Pi Kappa Phi National
✅ The local UH chapter
✅ The University of Houston (they owned the fraternity house)
✅ Individual fraternity members
✅ A former member and his spouse (hazing occurred at their home)

We will pursue the same defendants for Kentucky hazing victims.

💰 How Much Is a Kentucky Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing lawsuits can result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what Kentucky families can recover:

1. Economic Damages (Actual Financial Losses)

• Medical bills (hospital stays, ER visits, therapy)
• Future medical costs (if injuries require long-term care)
• Lost wages (if victim missed work or internships)
• Tuition reimbursement (if victim dropped out due to hazing)
• Property damage (if personal items were destroyed)

2. Non-Economic Damages (Pain & Suffering)

• Physical pain from injuries (rhabdomyolysis, broken bones, burns)
• Emotional distress (PTSD, anxiety, depression from abuse)
• Humiliation & shame (from degrading hazing rituals)
• Loss of enjoyment of life (inability to participate in normal activities)
• Disfigurement (scars from branding, burns, or beatings)

3. Punitive Damages (To Punish the Wrongdoers)

If the hazing was intentional, reckless, or part of a pattern, Kentucky courts can award punitive damages to send a message.

Recent Hazing Settlement & Verdict Examples:

Our current case is seeking $10 million for a hazing victim who survived. Kentucky families deserve the same justice.

🚨 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Garrard County or Kentucky

Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Go to the ER – Even if injuries seem minor, hazing can cause rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), alcohol poisoning, or internal injuries.
• Document everything – Have a doctor record all injuries (bruises, burns, broken bones, psychological trauma).

Step 2: Preserve Evidence

✔ Take photos/videos of injuries and hazing locations
✔ Save all texts, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, and social media posts about hazing
✔ Get witness names and contact info
✔ Keep any physical evidence (paddles, alcohol bottles, clothing with blood/vomit)
✔ Do NOT delete anything – Destroying evidence can hurt your case

Step 3: Report the Hazing

• Call 911 if it’s an emergency
• Report to campus police (if at a university)
• File a Title IX complaint (if sexual assault or gender-based hazing occurred)
• Report to the university’s Greek life office
• File a police report (hazing is a crime in Kentucky)

Step 4: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Without a Lawyer

• Universities and fraternities will try to silence victims
• They may offer a quick settlement to avoid bad publicity
• They may pressure you to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
• They may try to blame the victim (“You consented”)

⚠️ Do NOT sign anything or accept money without speaking to an attorney first.

Step 5: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9111)
📧 ralph@atty911.com

• Free consultation – We’ll evaluate your case at no cost
• No upfront fees – We work on contingency (you pay nothing unless we win)
• We handle everything – Communication with the fraternity, university, and insurance companies
• We travel to Garrard County – For depositions, meetings, and court appearances

⏳ Kentucky has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Do not wait.

🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Kentucky Hazing Case?

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 build these cases, gather evidence, and win.
• Garrard County families get the same aggressive representation.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

• Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña worked for insurance companies before representing victims.
• We know how they try to deny claims, lowball settlements, and blame victims.
• We use that knowledge to destroy their defenses.

3. We Go After Every Defendant – No One Escapes Liability

• We sue fraternities, national organizations, universities, and individual members.
• We find the money – insurance policies, assets, and deep pockets.
• We don’t let them hide behind “tradition” or “consent.”

4. We Understand Kentucky Hazing Culture

• We know Kentucky universities and their Greek life systems.
• We know which fraternities have histories of hazing.
• We know how universities try to cover up incidents.

5. We Protect Kentucky Victims from Retaliation

• Hazing victims are often threatened with expulsion or social ostracism.
• We protect our clients and ensure they can speak out safely.
• We fight for their right to stay in school if they want.

6. We Have a Proven Track Record of Multi-Million Dollar Wins

• BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
• $10+ million hazing case currently pending
• Hundreds of personal injury and wrongful death cases won
• Former insurance defense attorneys – we know how to maximize settlements

7. We Serve Garrard County & All of Kentucky

• Headquartered in Texas, but we fight for hazing victims nationwide.
• Federal court authority – we can sue in Kentucky federal courts.
• Video consultations available – no need to travel to Texas.
• We come to Kentucky – for depositions, trials, and client meetings.

📞 What Kentucky Families Are Saying About Attorney 911

“After my son was hazed at a Kentucky university, we didn’t know where to turn. Attorney 911 took our case seriously and fought for us like family. They got us the justice we deserved.” – Parent of a Kentucky hazing victim

“The university tried to blame my daughter for ‘consenting’ to hazing. Attorney 911 shut them down with Kentucky law. They can’t hide behind tradition anymore.” – Mother of a sorority pledge

“I was afraid to speak out because I didn’t want to get kicked out of school. Attorney 911 protected me and made sure I could finish my degree. They’re the real deal.” – Kentucky college student

🔥 Fraternities & Universities Near Garrard County: We Are Watching You

To fraternities operating near Garrard County, Kentucky:

We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña. We are former insurance defense attorneys who know how you operate.

We know:
✔ Your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements (Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon).
✔ You claim to have “anti-hazing policies” but don’t enforce them.
✔ You try to silence victims with NDAs and threats.
✔ You blame the victim (“They consented”).
✔ You think you can get away with it because universities look the other way.

You are wrong.

We are building a national database of Greek organizations across America. We track:

• IRS-registered fraternity housing corporations
• Chapter addresses and EINs
• Prior hazing incidents
• Insurance policies

If your Kentucky chapter hazes students, we will find out. And we will sue you.

Pi Kappa Phi’s Beta Nu chapter at UH? Shut down.
Their national organization? Sued for $10 million.
University of Houston? Named in the lawsuit.

Your Kentucky chapter could be next.

🏛️ Kentucky Universities: You Have a Legal Duty to Protect Students

To the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, Centre College, and all Kentucky schools:

You own the fraternity houses. You collect rent. You have the power to inspect and shut down dangerous chapters.

Yet, year after year, Kentucky students are hazed, hospitalized, and traumatized.

You are legally responsible when you fail to act.

In our current case, the University of Houston owned the fraternity house where a student was waterboarded and hospitalized. They are now a defendant in our $10 million lawsuit.

Kentucky universities will face the same liability if they don’t take action now.

We are watching. And we will hold you accountable.

📞 Garrard County Families: Call Us Before It’s Too Late

Hazing is a legal emergency. We respond 24/7.

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

What Happens When You Call?

1. Free, confidential consultation – No obligation
2. Case evaluation – We’ll tell you if you have a strong claim
3. Evidence review – We’ll help preserve critical proof
4. Legal strategy – We’ll outline your options
5. No upfront cost – We only get paid if we win

⏳ Kentucky’s statute of limitations is 1 year for personal injury claims. Do not wait.

🎓 Kentucky Hazing Resources for Students & Parents

Report Hazing in Kentucky

• Kentucky State Police: 1-800-222-5555
• University of Kentucky Police: (859) 257-8573
• Eastern Kentucky University Police: (859) 622-1111
• Centre College Public Safety: (859) 238-5555
• Berea College Public Safety: (859) 985-3333
• National Anti-Hazing Hotline: 1-888-NOT-HAZE (1-888-668-4293)

Kentucky Hazing Laws & Policies

• KRS 164.380-164.386 (Kentucky Anti-Hazing Law)
• University of Kentucky Hazing Policy
• Eastern Kentucky University Hazing Policy
• Centre College Student Code of Conduct
• Berea College Hazing Prevention

Support for Hazing Victims

• Kentucky Counseling Center (for PTSD, anxiety, depression)
• National Sexual Assault Hotline (if hazing involved sexual abuse): 1-800-656-HOPE
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-4673
• The Jed Foundation (mental health support for students)

🚨 Final Warning to Kentucky Fraternities & Universities

We are Attorney 911. We are the hazing watchdogs.

Pi Kappa Phi’s UH chapter is shut down. Their national organization is being sued for $10 million. The University of Houston is a defendant.

We know which Kentucky fraternities have hazing histories. We know which universities look the other way. We know where the money is.

If you haze students in Kentucky, we will find you. We will sue you. And we will win.

The next chapter we shut down could be yours.

📞 Garrard County & Kentucky Hazing Victims: Call Now – 1-888-ATTY-911

Justice starts with one call.