🚨 Hazing Victims in Jones County, Iowa: You Are Not Alone. We Are Fighting For You.
If your child was hazed at a Jones County college, university, or Greek organization — we can help.
At Attorney 911, we are currently representing a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston. This student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure — all because he wanted to join a brotherhood.
The same fraternities operate at universities near Jones County. The same hazing happens here. And we will fight for Jones County families with the same determination.
⚠️ What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Jones County
Our client was subjected to:
- Waterboarding with a garden hose — simulated drowning
- Forced to eat until vomiting — then forced to keep running
- 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls — until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault
- Hog-tied on a table for over an hour — another pledge, not him
- Carrying sexual objects at all times — humiliation
- Sleep deprivation — forced to drive members at all hours
He ended up in the hospital with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure — a life-threatening condition caused by extreme physical exertion.
This didn’t happen in some distant state. It happened in the Midwest. It could happen in Jones County.
🏛️ The Same Fraternities Are in Jones County
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and other national fraternities have chapters at universities across Iowa, including institutions near Jones County. These same organizations have paid millions of dollars in hazing settlements nationwide:
| Case | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | Settlement | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | Jury Verdict | $6.1 million |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | Settlement | $110+ million |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Settlement | Confidential |
| Our Client | Pi Kappa Phi | $10M Lawsuit Pending | $10 million |
The same fraternities that paid millions in other states operate in Jones County. They have the same culture. They pose the same risks.
🎓 Universities Near Jones County Have the Same Responsibility
The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was tortured. They knew about a prior hazing hospitalization in 2017. They did nothing to stop it. Now they’re being sued.
Universities near Jones County have the same power — and the same duty — to protect students. If they fail, they can be held accountable.
📞 Jones County Families: Call Us Now — Free Consultation
You have legal rights. You have options. You are not powerless.
Call Attorney 911 today for a free, confidential consultation:
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We work on contingency — $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.
⏳ Don’t Wait — Evidence Disappears
- Text messages get deleted
- Social media posts get removed
- Witnesses forget details
- Universities destroy records
- Fraternities intimidate victims
The law gives you only 2 years to file a claim in most cases. Every day you wait is a day closer to losing your rights.
🔥 We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now — And We’ll Fight For You
Our attorneys, Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena, are currently litigating the $10 million Pi Kappa Phi case. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win.
To Pi Kappa Phi and every fraternity in Jones County:
“We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students in Jones County, we will find every liable entity. We already shut down Beta Nu. Your chapter could be next.”
To Jones County families:
“You trusted these organizations with your child’s safety. That trust was betrayed. We will help you hold them accountable. We will help you get justice. We will help you protect the next family.”
🛡️ What We Can Do For Jones County Hazing Victims
✅ Immediate evidence preservation — We send preservation letters to prevent destruction
✅ Medical record collection — We document all injuries, physical and psychological
✅ Witness interviews — We find others who were hazed
✅ Expert analysis — Medical, hazing culture, institutional negligence
✅ Negotiation — We fight for maximum compensation
✅ Litigation — We sue every responsible party: fraternity, nationals, university, individuals
✅ Public advocacy — We put pressure on institutions to change
✅ Legislative change — We work to strengthen Iowa’s hazing laws
📌 What To Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Jones County
- Get medical attention — Document all injuries, physical and psychological
- Preserve all evidence — Texts, photos, videos, social media, witness names
- Do NOT talk to the fraternity or university alone — They will try to control the narrative
- Do NOT sign anything — They may try to get you to waive your rights
- Call Attorney 911 immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911
🏆 Why Jones County Families Choose Attorney 911
🔹 25+ years of litigation experience — We’ve won millions for injury victims
🔹 Former insurance defense attorneys — We know how they think and how to beat them
🔹 Federal court admission — We can pursue cases nationwide
🔹 Dual-state bar licenses — Texas AND New York — strategic advantage
🔹 Se habla español — Bilingual staff for Spanish-speaking families
🔹 Contingency fee basis — $0 upfront; we only get paid if you win
🔹 Proven track record — We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing case
🔹 Compassionate representation — We treat Jones County families like family
📍 Serving Jones County and All of Iowa
While we are based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including in Jones County, Iowa. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
We offer:
- Video consultations
- Remote case management
- Travel to Jones County for depositions and meetings
- Coordination with local counsel if needed
If your child was hazed at a Jones County university or college, we can help.
📜 Iowa Hazing Law: You Have Rights
Iowa Code § 708.10 defines hazing as:
“Any act which endangers the physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of initiation or admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, a student organization.”
Iowa law makes hazing a criminal offense, punishable by fines and imprisonment.
You can also sue for:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Lost wages
- Punitive damages
Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.
🎯 Our Message to Jones County Fraternities and Universities
To every fraternity chapter operating near Jones County:
We know your corporate structures. We know your insurance policies. We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements. We know your playbook. And we know how to beat it.
To every university in Iowa:
You have a duty to protect students. When you fail, you are liable. When you know about hazing and do nothing, you are complicit. We will hold you accountable.
To every Jones County parent:
Your child’s safety should not be a gamble. When universities and fraternities fail to protect them, we step in. We fight. We win.
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
Jones County hazing victims — you are not alone. We are here to help.
Free consultation. Confidential. No obligation.
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🔍 Frequently Asked Questions for Jones County Families
Q: What is considered hazing in Iowa?
A: Hazing includes any activity that endangers physical health or safety, or destroys property, as part of initiation or membership in a student organization. This includes forced consumption of food or alcohol, extreme physical exercise, sleep deprivation, humiliation, and physical abuse.
Q: My child was hazed but didn’t go to the hospital. Do we still have a case?
A: Yes. Even without hospitalization, hazing can cause serious psychological harm, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. These injuries are compensable.
Q: The fraternity says my child consented. Does that matter?
A: No. Iowa law explicitly states that consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the law still holds the organization accountable.
Q: We’re in Jones County. Can a Texas law firm help us?
A: Absolutely. We represent hazing victims nationwide. We offer video consultations and travel to Jones County as needed. Our federal court admission allows us to pursue cases across state lines.
Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?
A: $0 upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis — we only get paid if you win your case. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery, so there’s no financial risk to you.
Q: How long do we have to file a claim?
A: In Iowa, you generally have 2 years from the date of the hazing incident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, evidence disappears quickly, so contact us immediately to preserve your rights.
Q: What if my child is afraid of retribution?
A: We understand. Our client in the Pi Kappa Phi case was also afraid of retribution. We protect our clients’ identities and safety throughout the legal process.
Q: Can we sue the university too?
A: Yes, if the university knew or should have known about the hazing and failed to stop it. In our current case, the University of Houston is a defendant because they owned the fraternity house and had prior knowledge of hazing risks.
Q: What kind of compensation can we receive?
A: Compensation may include:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Therapy costs for PTSD, anxiety, depression
- Lost wages and future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)
Q: How long does a hazing lawsuit take?
A: Every case is different. Some settle within months; others take years. We work to resolve cases as efficiently as possible while maximizing your recovery.
📢 Jones County: It’s Time to End the Silence
Hazing thrives in secrecy. It relies on victims feeling ashamed, afraid, and alone. But when victims speak out, change happens.
Our client’s case has already:
✔ Shut down the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at UH — they can’t harm more students
✔ Exposed the “hazing crisis” — the national organization knew and did nothing
✔ Put universities on notice — they can no longer claim ignorance
✔ Given hope to other victims — they know they’re not alone
Your Jones County case can do the same.
Break the silence. Hold them accountable. Protect the next student.
📞 Call Attorney 911 Today: 1-888-ATTY-911
Serving Jones County, Iowa and nationwide
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