Hazing Lawyer in Grafton County, NH | Attorney 911
Grafton County Families: Your Child Was Hazed. Now What?
If your son or daughter was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or student organization near Grafton County, NH, you’re not alone. And you’re not powerless.
This isn’t just “college culture.” It’s abuse. It’s assault. And it’s illegal.
At Attorney 911, we’re fighting this battle right now—and we’ll fight for Grafton County families with the same relentless dedication.
🚨 This Happened in Houston. It’s Happening Near Grafton County, NH. It Could Happen to Your Child.
In November 2025, our firm filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure.
The same fraternities operate near Grafton County.
The same negligence exists at New Hampshire institutions.
The same “traditions” are putting your child at risk.
📞 Grafton County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation
1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com
We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.
What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Not “Harmless Fun”)
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “girls bonding.” It’s systematic abuse disguised as tradition.
In our Houston case, Pi Kappa Phi pledges were:
✔ Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✔ Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until they collapsed
✔ Struck with wooden paddles
✔ Forced to eat until vomiting, then run sprints in vomit-soaked clothes
✔ Hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in their mouth
✔ Threatened with expulsion if they refused
This isn’t hazing. This is torture.
Hazing in Grafton County, NH: What Parents Need to Know
- It happens at fraternities, sororities, sports teams, marching bands, and ROTC programs—anywhere with initiation rituals.
- 95% of hazing victims don’t report it (they’re afraid of retaliation or social backlash).
- Since 2000, at least one student has died from hazing every year in the U.S.
- New Hampshire has anti-hazing laws—but schools and organizations often ignore them.
If your child was hazed near Grafton County, they may be suffering in silence. We can help.
Who Is Liable for Hazing in Grafton County, NH?
When hazing happens, everyone involved can be held accountable—not just the students who participated.
🔍 Defendants We Sue in Hazing Cases
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture |
| University/College | Failed to protect students; owned the property where hazing occurred |
| Chapter Officers | Leaders who allowed or directed hazing |
| Individual Members | Participated in or failed to stop hazing |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes |
| Insurance Companies | Coverage for institutional liability |
In our Houston case, we’re suing:
✅ Pi Kappa Phi National (knew about prior hazing deaths)
✅ The UH chapter (directly hazed the victim)
✅ University of Houston (owned the fraternity house)
✅ Individual fraternity members (participated in torture)
The same strategy applies to Grafton County, NH cases.
What Grafton County Families Can Recover in a Hazing Lawsuit
Hazing causes physical injuries, psychological trauma, and financial losses. We fight for maximum compensation, including:
💰 Economic Damages (Tangible Costs)
- Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
- Lost wages (if your child missed work or internships)
- Educational costs (tuition refunds, transfer expenses)
- Future earning capacity (if injuries affect career prospects)
😢 Non-Economic Damages (Pain & Suffering)
- Physical pain from injuries (rhabdomyolysis, broken bones, burns)
- Emotional distress (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
- Humiliation & shame from hazing rituals
- Loss of enjoyment of life (impact on college experience)
💥 Punitive Damages (To Punish the Defendants)
If the conduct was especially egregious (like waterboarding or forced drinking), we can seek punitive damages to send a message:
“This cannot happen again.”
Precedent shows juries award MILLIONS for hazing:
- $10.1M (Stone Foltz, Pi Kappa Alpha)
- $6.1M (Maxwell Gruver, Phi Delta Theta)
- $110M+ (Timothy Piazza, Beta Theta Pi)
Grafton County families deserve the same justice.
What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Grafton County, NH
🚨 Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately
- Go to the ER—even if injuries seem minor. Hazing can cause:
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown → kidney failure)
- Alcohol poisoning
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Heat stroke/hypothermia
- Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
📱 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 (other pledges, bystanders).
- Do NOT delete anything—even if it’s embarrassing.
🚫 Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization or University Alone
- Fraternities, sororities, and schools will try to control the narrative.
- They may offer a quick settlement to silence you.
- Anything you say can be used against you.
📞 Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately
- 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
- ralph@atty911.com
- Free consultation—we’ll evaluate your case at no cost.
We handle ALL communication with the defendants so you don’t have to.
Why Grafton County Families Choose Attorney 911
✅ We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
- We filed a $10M lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and UH in November 2025.
- We know how to build these cases from the ground up.
- We’ve seen what fraternities and universities will do to avoid accountability—and we know how to counter it.
✅ We Have Insider Knowledge
- Ralph Manginello is a former insurance defense attorney—he knows how insurers try to lowball victims.
- Lupe Pena is a former national defense firm lawyer—he knows how organizations hide liability.
✅ We Serve Grafton County, NH (Even Though We’re Based in Texas)
- Federal court authority (we can sue in federal court).
- Dual-state bar licenses (Texas & New York).
- Willing to travel to Grafton County for depositions and trials.
- Video consultations available—you don’t have to come to Texas.
✅ No Upfront Costs—You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
- Contingency fee basis—we only get paid if you do.
- No hourly fees, no retainers.
- We take the risk, not you.
Grafton County, NH Universities & Colleges With Greek Life
If your child attends (or pledged at) any of these schools, they may be at risk of hazing:
| School | Location Near Grafton County | Greek Organizations Present |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Multiple fraternities & sororities |
| Plymouth State University | Plymouth, NH | Active Greek life |
| New England College | Henniker, NH | Fraternities & sororities |
| Colby-Sawyer College | New London, NH | Greek organizations |
| University of New Hampshire (UNH) | Durham, NH | Large Greek system |
| Norwich University | Northfield, VT (near NH border) | Military-style Greek life |
The same fraternities that hazed our client in Houston have chapters near Grafton County, NH:
- Pi Kappa Phi
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
- Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)
- Beta Theta Pi
- Phi Delta Theta
- Sigma Chi
- Kappa Sigma
If your child is pledging one of these, they could be at risk.
New Hampshire Hazing Laws: What You Need to Know
⚖️ New Hampshire Anti-Hazing Law (RSA 630-A:2)
- Hazing is a crime in New Hampshire.
- Definition: Any act that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of initiation.
- Penalties:
- Class B misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail, $2,000 fine)
- Class A misdemeanor if serious bodily injury occurs (up to 1 year in jail, $4,000 fine)
- Consent is NOT a defense—even if your child “agreed” to participate, it’s still illegal.
🏛️ Civil Liability in New Hampshire
- Schools can be sued for failing to prevent hazing.
- Fraternities/sororities can be sued for negligence.
- Individuals can be sued for assault and battery.
Grafton County families have legal rights. We enforce them.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Grafton County Families
❓ “My child consented to hazing. Can we still sue?”
YES. New Hampshire law (and most state laws) explicitly state that consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the organization is still liable.
❓ “The fraternity/sorority said it was just a ‘prank.’ Is it still hazing?”
YES. If the activity was dangerous, humiliating, or caused harm, it’s hazing—no matter what they call it.
❓ “We’re worried about retaliation. What can we do?”
- Document everything (photos, texts, witness statements).
- Do NOT confront the organization alone—let us handle it.
- We protect our clients—fraternities/sororities cannot intimidate you.
❓ “How long do we have to file a lawsuit?”
- New Hampshire has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases.
- But don’t wait—evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and schools destroy records.
❓ “What if my child was hazed at a school outside Grafton County?”
We handle hazing cases nationwide, including:
- Dartmouth College
- UNH
- Plymouth State University
- Norwich University (Vermont, near NH border)
- Any school in New England or across the U.S.
❓ “How much is my case worth?”
Every case is different, but hazing lawsuits have resulted in multi-million-dollar settlements, including:
- $10.1M (Stone Foltz, Pi Kappa Alpha)
- $6.1M (Maxwell Gruver, Phi Delta Theta)
- $110M+ (Timothy Piazza, Beta Theta Pi)
We fight for maximum compensation for Grafton County families.
Grafton County, NH: You Are Not Alone
Hazing thrives in secrecy. But when victims speak up, change happens.
- Stone Foltz’s family won $10.1M and helped pass Collin’s Law in Ohio.
- Maxwell Gruver’s family won $6.1M and helped pass the Max Gruver Act in Louisiana.
- Timothy Piazza’s family won $110M+ and helped pass the Piazza Law in Pennsylvania.
Your child’s case could save lives. Let’s fight back together.
📞 Call Attorney 911 Today
1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com
Free consultation. No upfront costs. We fight for Grafton County families.
🔥 To Fraternities & Sororities Near Grafton County, NH: We’re Coming for You
If your chapter is hazing students, we will find out. And we will hold you accountable.
- We track 125+ IRS-registered Greek organizations in Texas—we know how to uncover your corporate structure.
- We’re suing Pi Kappa Phi right now—your chapter could be next.
- We have former insurance defense attorneys—we know how to dismantle your defenses.
The Beta Nu chapter at UH? Shut down.
The same will happen to your chapter if you haze.
Clean up your act. Or we’ll clean it up for you in court.
📢 To Universities Near Grafton County, NH: You Own This
If your school owns a fraternity house where hazing occurs, you are liable.
- University of Houston owned the Pi Kappa Phi house—they’re being sued.
- Dartmouth, UNH, Plymouth State—you could be next.
You have a duty to protect students. If you fail, you will pay.
Grafton County, NH: Enough Is Enough.
Your child deserves justice. Your family deserves accountability. The next victim deserves to be protected.
Call Attorney 911 today:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
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