Hazing Lawyers for Gwinnett County Families – Protecting Students from Greek Life Abuse
If your child was hazed at a fraternity or sorority near Gwinnett County, you have legal rights. We fight for justice.
At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme abuse. This same fraternity—and others like it—operate at universities across Georgia, including near Gwinnett County. If your child was hazed, we can help.
📞 Call Now for a Free Consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
Why Gwinnett County Families Trust Attorney 911 for Hazing Cases
1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
We are currently representing Leonel Bermudez, a University of Houston pledge who was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and struck with wooden paddles—leading to rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. The same fraternities that did this in Texas have chapters near Gwinnett County. We know how to win these cases.
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know How They Fight
Both of our attorneys—Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña—previously worked for insurance companies and national defense firms. We know their playbook. They’ll try to blame your child, minimize the harm, or offer a lowball settlement. We won’t let them.
3. We Travel to Gwinnett County for Your Case
While we’re based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including in Georgia. We’ll come to Gwinnett County for depositions, meetings, and trials. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
4. No Upfront Costs – We Only Get Paid If You Win
We work on a contingency fee basis—meaning you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case. Gwinnett County families never have to worry about legal fees.
5. We’ve Won Millions for Victims Like You
We’ve secured multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases, including against universities and national organizations. We know how to maximize compensation for hazing victims.
What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Georgia)
Hazing is not “tradition”—it’s abuse. Under Georgia law (and similar laws in most states), hazing includes:
✅ Physical abuse – Forced exercise to exhaustion, beatings, paddling
✅ Forced consumption – Alcohol poisoning, eating until vomiting
✅ Psychological torture – Waterboarding, humiliation, sleep deprivation
✅ Sexual abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
✅ Dangerous stunts – Blindfolded activities, extreme weather exposure
Georgia’s Anti-Hazing Law (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-61):
- Hazing is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail)
- If it causes serious bodily harm or death, it’s a felony (up to 10 years in prison)
- Consent is NOT a defense – Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable
Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Gwinnett County?
If your child was hazed, multiple parties may be responsible, including:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local fraternity/sorority chapter | Directly organized and participated in hazing |
| National fraternity/sorority organization | Failed to supervise, enforce anti-hazing policies |
| University/college | Owned the property, failed to protect students |
| Chapter officers (president, pledgemaster) | Led and directed hazing activities |
| Individual members | Participated in or failed to stop hazing |
| Alumni who hosted hazing | Premises liability for off-campus abuse |
In our current case, we’re suing:
- Pi Kappa Phi National
- The local chapter
- The University of Houston (which owned the fraternity house)
- Individual members and officers
Gwinnett County families can pursue the same accountability.
What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Gwinnett County
🚨 Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Even if injuries seem minor, hazing can cause life-threatening conditions like:
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown → kidney failure)
- Alcohol poisoning (can be fatal)
- Traumatic brain injury (from beatings or falls)
- PTSD, anxiety, and depression
Document everything:
- Take photos of injuries
- Save medical records
- Keep receipts for treatment
📱 Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
Do NOT delete anything. Save:
- Text messages, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs (screenshots)
- Photos/videos of hazing activities
- Witness names and contact info
- Fraternity/sorority documents (pledge manuals, schedules)
If you’re unsure what to save, call us immediately.
🚫 Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Without a Lawyer
- They will try to control the narrative
- They may destroy evidence
- They may pressure your child to stay quiet
- Anything you say can be used against you
Call us first. We’ll handle all communications.
📞 Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately
Hazing cases have strict deadlines (usually 2 years from the incident). The sooner you act, the stronger your case.
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
What Compensation Can Gwinnett County Families Recover?
Hazing victims may be entitled to:
| Type of Damages | Examples |
|---|---|
| Medical expenses | Hospital bills, therapy, future treatment |
| Lost wages | Time missed from work or internships |
| Pain and suffering | Physical and emotional trauma |
| Punitive damages | To punish the fraternity/university for egregious conduct |
| Wrongful death | If hazing resulted in a fatality |
Precedent Cases Prove Hazing Victims Win Millions:
- $10.1 million – Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha)
- $6.1 million – Maxwell Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta)
- $110+ million – Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi)
Our $10 million demand is in line with these verdicts—and we’re prepared to fight for every dollar.
Greek Organizations Near Gwinnett County with Hazing Histories
The same fraternities involved in deadly hazing cases nationwide have active chapters near Gwinnett County, including at:
| University | Fraternities with Hazing Incidents | Precedent Case |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia (UGA) | Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi | Multiple hazing suspensions |
| Georgia Tech | Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma | Hazing violations reported |
| Emory University | Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi | Hazing investigations |
| Georgia State University | Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Nu | Hazing incidents documented |
| Kennesaw State University | Sigma Phi Epsilon, Delta Chi | Hazing-related suspensions |
If your child was hazed at any of these schools—or any other Georgia university—we can help.
Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Gwinnett County Hazing Case?
✅ We’re actively litigating a $10M hazing case – We know how to win
✅ Former insurance defense attorneys – We know their tactics
✅ Federal court admission – We can pursue cases nationwide
✅ Dual-state bar licenses (Texas & New York) – Strategic advantage
✅ Bilingual (Spanish) – Se habla español for Gwinnett County families
✅ No upfront costs – You pay nothing unless we win
✅ We travel to Gwinnett County – For depositions, meetings, and trials
Gwinnett County Families: You Are Not Alone
Hazing is not just “boys being boys.” It’s abuse, torture, and sometimes manslaughter. Universities and fraternities know it happens—but they fail to stop it until someone gets hurt or killed.
We are fighting to change that.
If your child was hazed at a fraternity or sorority near Gwinnett County, call us now for a free, confidential consultation.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
We don’t just talk about justice. We fight for it.
