Hazing Lawyers Serving Kent County, Maryland – Attorney 911

🚨 When Tradition Becomes Torture: Hazing in Kent County

Kent County families send their children to college expecting them to grow, learn, and create lifelong friendships—not to be subjected to waterboarding, forced exercise until organ failure, or psychological torture disguised as “brotherhood” or “sisterhood.” Yet, across Maryland and the nation, hazing continues to hospitalize, traumatize, and even kill students.

At Attorney 911, we are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for the severe injuries suffered by a student who was waterboarded, forced to perform 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure. This didn’t happen in Texas—it could happen right here in Kent County.

The same national fraternities and sororities operate at Washington College, Chesapeake College, and universities across Maryland. The same culture of abuse exists. The same institutional negligence allows it to continue. And Kent County families deserve the same aggressive legal representation we provide nationwide.

If your child has been hazed in Kent County, you are not alone—and you have legal rights. Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.

🔥 The Hazing Crisis in Kent County: What Parents Need to Know

What Is Hazing?

Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining or maintaining membership in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them, regardless of their willingness to participate. In Maryland, hazing is illegal and can result in criminal charges, civil lawsuits, and institutional accountability.

Common Hazing Practices in Kent County (and Beyond)

Hazing isn’t just “harmless pranks.” It’s systematic abuse, often involving:

✅ Physical Abuse

• Forced exercise until exhaustion (pushups, squats, “suicides,” bear crawls, 100-yard crawls)
• Being struck with wooden paddles or other objects
• Waterboarding or simulated drowning (yes, this has happened in Maryland)
• Exposure to extreme heat or cold (forced to strip in freezing weather)

✅ Forced Consumption

• Binge drinking until alcohol poisoning (a leading cause of hazing deaths)
• Forced eating until vomiting (hot dogs, milk, peppercorns, or non-food substances)
• Consuming large amounts of alcohol or drugs under threat of expulsion

✅ Psychological Torture & Humiliation

• Being hog-tied or restrained for hours
• Carrying degrading objects (fanny packs with sexual items, signs, etc.)
• Sleep deprivation (forced to drive members at all hours, late-night “meetings”)
• Verbal abuse, threats, and intimidation

✅ Sexual Abuse & Harassment

• Forced nudity
• Sexualized activities (simulated or real)
• Sexual assault

The Medical Consequences of Hazing

Hazing doesn’t just leave emotional scars—it can cause life-threatening physical injuries, including:

🚑 Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown leading to kidney failure) – This is what happened to our client in Texas.
🚑 Alcohol poisoning (can be fatal; BAC levels 5-6x the legal limit)
🚑 Traumatic brain injury (from falls, beatings, or lack of oxygen)
🚑 Hypothermia or heatstroke (from extreme exposure)
🚑 Internal bleeding or organ damage (from physical abuse)
🚑 PTSD, anxiety, and depression (long-term psychological trauma)
🚑 Death (since 2000, at least one hazing death has occurred every year in the U.S.)

If your child has been hazed in Kent County, seek medical attention immediately—then call us.

🏛️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Kent County?

When hazing occurs, multiple parties can be held legally and financially responsible, including:

1. The Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter

• Directly organizes and conducts hazing activities
• Chapter officers (President, Pledgemaster, Risk Manager) can be held personally liable (as seen in the $6.5 million judgment against a fraternity president in the Stone Foltz case)
• Individual members who participate in hazing can be sued individually

2. The National Fraternity/Sorority Organization

• Sets policies but fails to enforce anti-hazing rules (as Pi Kappa Phi admitted in our case)
• Knows about hazing “crises” but does nothing (our lawsuit alleges Pi Kappa Phi knew about a “hazing crisis” and failed to act)
• Has deep pockets and insurance policies to pay for damages

3. The University or College

• Fails to supervise Greek life despite knowing hazing occurs
• Owns or controls fraternity/sorority houses (premises liability)
• Ignores prior hazing incidents (as the University of Houston did in 2017)
• Has substantial insurance and financial resources

4. Individual Perpetrators (Students & Alumni)

• Active members who participate in hazing
• Alumni who host hazing events at their homes
• Spouses of members who allow hazing on their property

5. Housing Corporations & Property Owners

• Own the fraternity/sorority house (premises liability)
• Fail to prevent hazing on their property

⚖️ Maryland Hazing Laws: What Kent County Families Need to Know

Maryland Criminal Law – Hazing Is a Crime

Under Maryland Criminal Law § 3-607, hazing is a misdemeanor, punishable by:

• Up to 6 months in jail
• Up to $500 in fines

Consent is NOT a defense—even if a student “agreed” to participate, hazing is still illegal.

Maryland Civil Law – You Can Sue for Damages

Victims of hazing in Kent County can file civil lawsuits for:
✅ Medical bills (past, present, and future)
✅ Lost wages (if hazing affected employment)
✅ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✅ Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)

Statute of Limitations in Maryland

• Personal injury claims: 3 years from the date of injury
• Wrongful death claims: 3 years from the date of death

Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your legal rights expire. Call us today.

💰 Precedent Cases: Hazing Lawsuits Win Millions

Hazing lawsuits do not just expose abuse—they result in multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Here’s what similar cases have won:

Our current case: $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for waterboarding, forced exercise until kidney failure, and psychological torture.

If it can happen in Texas, it can happen in Kent County—and we will fight for Kent County families just as aggressively.

🚨 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Kent County

Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

Even if your child says they’re “fine,” hazing injuries can be life-threatening:

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) can lead to kidney failure
• Alcohol poisoning can be fatal
• Head injuries may not show symptoms immediately

Go to the ER if your child experiences:

• Severe muscle pain or weakness
• Dark/brown urine (sign of rhabdomyolysis)
• Confusion, vomiting, or loss of consciousness
• Difficulty breathing
• Signs of trauma (bruising, swelling, broken bones)

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

Do not delete anything. Save:
✅ Text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchat/Instagram DMs (screenshots)
✅ Photos/videos of injuries, hazing activities, or locations
✅ Medical records (hospital bills, doctor’s notes, test results)
✅ Witness names and contact information
✅ Fraternity/sorority documents (pledge manuals, schedules, rules)
✅ Social media posts (even if deleted, we can subpoena records)

Do NOT:
❌ Talk to the fraternity/sorority leadership (they will try to control the narrative)
❌ Sign anything from the organization or university
❌ Post about the incident on social media (insurance companies will use it against you)

Step 3: Report the Hazing

• Call local law enforcement (hazing is a crime in Maryland)
• File a Title IX complaint with the university (if applicable)
• Report to the national fraternity/sorority organization

Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

Time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations expire.

📞 Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
💻 Free consultation: attorney911.com

We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.

🎯 Why Kent County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Actively Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Case Right Now

• We are currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for waterboarding, forced exercise until kidney failure, and psychological torture.
• This isn’t theoretical—we’re in the fight right now.
• Kent County families get the same aggressive representation.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

• Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides.
• We know exactly how they try to deny, delay, and minimize claims.
• We use that insider knowledge to maximize your compensation.

3. Federal Court Authority – We Can Pursue Your Case Anywhere

• Admitted to U.S. District Court (Southern District of Texas)
• Licensed in Texas and New York (strategic for national fraternity cases)
• We will travel to Kent County for depositions, trials, and client meetings.
• Distance is not a barrier to justice.

4. Proven Track Record of Multi-Million Dollar Results

• $10M+ in our current hazing case
• Millions recovered for personal injury victims
• Former BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
• Hundreds of cases won against insurance companies

5. We Speak Spanish – Se Habla Español

• Fluent Spanish-speaking staff available
• No language barriers to justice

6. We Work on Contingency – $0 Upfront Costs

• You pay nothing unless we win your case.
• No hourly fees, no retainers.
• We take the risk—you focus on healing.

📞 Kent County Hazing Victims: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed in Kent County, you have legal rights—and we will fight for them.

📞 24/7 Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
💻 Free consultation: attorney911.com

We serve Kent County from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont—but we will come to you.

Time is running out. Call now.