🚨 Klamath County Hazing Victims: Your Legal Rights and How to Seek Justice
If you or your child has been hazed at a college, university, or Greek organization near Klamath County, Oregon — you are not alone. You have legal rights. And you have powerful allies ready to fight for you.
At Attorney 911, 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. We know how to hold institutions accountable. And we know how to win.
Klamath County families: This fight is for you too.
🔴 The Hazing Crisis in Klamath County and Beyond
Hazing is not harmless “tradition.” It is not “building brotherhood.” It is abuse, assault, and sometimes torture — and it happens right here in Oregon.
The same national fraternities and sororities involved in deadly hazing cases nationwide operate at colleges and universities near Klamath County. Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — these organizations have chapters across the Pacific Northwest, including near Klamath County. They bring the same dangerous cultures that have hospitalized and killed students in other states.
And the same institutional failures that allowed hazing at University of Houston exist at institutions near Klamath County. Universities have the power to stop hazing. They choose not to — until it’s too late.
💔 What Hazing Really Looks Like — A Klamath County Warning
Our client at University of Houston was:
- Waterboarded — simulated drowning with a garden hose
- Forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until he vomited, then forced to keep running
- Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
This is not “hazing.” This is torture.
And this is happening at colleges and universities near Klamath County.
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Klamath County — they are at risk.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Klamath County Hazing Victim
You have the right to seek justice. You have the right to compensation. You have the right to hold those responsible accountable.
📜 Oregon Hazing Laws Protect You
Oregon has strong anti-hazing laws:
ORS 163.197 — Hazing
“A person commits the crime of hazing if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly, for the purpose of initiating, admitting, or affiliating a minor or student into or with a student organization, or for the purpose of continuing or enhancing a minor’s or student’s membership or status in a student organization, causes, coerces, or forces the minor or student to do any act that:
(a) Causes substantial risk of physical injury; or
(b) Would be expected to cause extreme mental stress.”
Penalties:
- Class A Misdemeanor — up to 1 year in jail, $6,250 fine
- Class B Misdemeanor — up to 6 months in jail, $2,500 fine
Consent is NOT a defense — just like in Texas, Oregon law says victims cannot consent to hazing.
🏛️ Civil Lawsuits: Holding Institutions Accountable
Beyond criminal charges, you can file a civil lawsuit to recover compensation for:
| Damage Type | What It Covers | Klamath County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, treatment, therapy | If your child was hospitalized near Klamath County |
| Future Medical | Ongoing treatment, specialists | Kidney damage, PTSD, long-term health issues |
| Pain & Suffering | Physical and emotional trauma | The agony of hazing, fear, humiliation |
| Lost Wages | Missed work, lost income | If your child had to take time off school or work |
| Educational Impact | Tuition, scholarships, academic disruption | If hazing forced your child to drop out or transfer |
| Punitive Damages | Punishment for egregious conduct | When hazing involves torture, cover-ups, or pattern of abuse |
Klamath County families: These damages are available to you too.
🏢 Who Is Liable for Klamath County Hazing?
You can sue everyone who participated or allowed the hazing to happen:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Klamath County Example |
|---|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing | Any fraternity/sorority chapter near Klamath County |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise, knew of hazing culture | Pi Kappa Phi, SAE, Pike, etc. — all have chapters near Klamath County |
| University/College | Failed to protect students, owned property | Any Oregon university with Greek life near Klamath County |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility | President, Pledgemaster, Risk Manager at local chapter |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing | Every member who hazed or witnessed and did nothing |
| Alumni | Hosted hazing at their homes | Former members who facilitated abuse |
| Insurance Companies | Coverage for institutional liability | National fraternity insurance, university policies |
Klamath County families: We will pursue every liable party to maximize your recovery.
💰 What Klamath County Hazing Cases Are Worth
Hazing cases win millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. Here’s what similar cases have recovered:
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | Settlement | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | Louisiana State | Jury Verdict | $6.1 million |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | Settlement | $110+ million |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Settlement | Confidential (substantial) |
| Our UH Case | Pi Kappa Phi | University of Houston | $10 million lawsuit pending |
Klamath County families: These same results are possible for you.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed Near Klamath County
⚠️ IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS:
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Get Medical Attention
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) may not show symptoms immediately
- Medical records are critical evidence
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Preserve All Evidence
- Save all communications: Texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, emails
- Take photos: Injuries, hazing locations, items used in hazing
- Document everything: Dates, times, what happened, who was there
- Get witness names and contact information
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Do NOT Talk to the Organization
- They will try to control the narrative
- They will try to get you to sign away your rights
- They will try to intimidate you into silence
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Do NOT Post on Social Media
- Anything you post can be used against you
- Even innocent posts (“I’m fine”) can be twisted
- Stay quiet until your case is resolved
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Contact an Attorney Immediately
- Call Attorney 911: 1-888-ATTY-911
- Free consultation — no cost to you
- We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win
🛡️ How Attorney 911 Protects Klamath County Hazing Victims
Why Klamath County Families Choose Us:
| Advantage | How It Helps You |
|---|---|
| We’re Litigating a Hazing Case RIGHT NOW | We know the current legal landscape, the defenses, and how to win |
| Former Insurance Defense Attorneys | We know how insurance companies think — we use that against them |
| Federal Court Authority | We can pursue your case in federal court if needed |
| Dual-State Bar Licenses | Texas AND New York — strategic for national fraternity cases |
| Se Habla Español | Bilingual representation for Spanish-speaking families |
| Nationwide Reach | We serve Klamath County and all of Oregon — distance is not a barrier |
| Contingency Fees | No upfront cost — you pay nothing unless we win |
| Aggressive Representation | We don’t back down from powerful institutions |
Our Approach for Klamath County Families:
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Immediate Response
- We act fast to preserve evidence
- We send preservation letters to all defendants
- We prevent evidence destruction
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Comprehensive Investigation
- Gather all medical records
- Interview witnesses
- Obtain chapter communications
- Build a timeline of events
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Multi-Defendant Strategy
- Sue the chapter, nationals, university, and individuals
- Pursue all available insurance coverage
- Maximize your recovery
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Medical and Psychological Support
- Connect you with specialists
- Document all injuries and treatment
- Support your recovery journey
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Aggressive Negotiation
- Demand full compensation
- Refuse lowball settlement offers
- Be prepared to go to trial if needed
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Trial-Ready Preparation
- We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial
- We’re not afraid of powerful defendants
- We have a proven track record in court
🎯 Common Hazing Activities That Create Legal Liability
If your child experienced any of these near Klamath County, you likely have a case:
| Category | Examples | Legal Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Abuse | Beatings, paddling, branding, burning | Assault, Battery |
| Waterboarding | Simulated drowning, hose spraying | Torture, Assault |
| Forced Consumption | Alcohol, food, non-food substances | Reckless Endangerment |
| Extreme Exercise | 100+ pushups, 500+ squats, bear crawls | Hazing, Reckless Endangerment |
| Sleep Deprivation | Forced late nights, early mornings | Hazing, Negligence |
| Psychological Torture | Humiliation, degradation, verbal abuse | Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress |
| Sexual Abuse | Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects | Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment |
| Exposure | Cold weather, heat, confined spaces | Reckless Endangerment |
| Servitude | Forced cleaning, driving, errands | False Imprisonment, Servitude |
Klamath County families: If your child experienced any of these, call us immediately.
🏥 Medical Consequences of Hazing — What Klamath County Parents Need to Know
Hazing can cause serious, life-threatening injuries that require immediate medical attention:
| Injury | Description | Long-Term Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Muscle breakdown releasing myoglobin into blood | Kidney failure, death |
| Acute Kidney Failure | Kidneys unable to filter waste | Dialysis, transplant, death |
| Alcohol Poisoning | Dangerously high blood alcohol levels | Brain damage, death |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | From beatings or falls | Cognitive impairment, memory loss, death |
| Internal Bleeding | From physical trauma | Organ damage, death |
| Hypothermia/Hyperthermia | From exposure to elements | Organ failure, death |
| Cardiac Arrest | From extreme physical exertion | Death |
| PTSD | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | Long-term therapy, anxiety, depression |
| Suicidal Ideation | From psychological trauma | Self-harm, death |
Klamath County families: If your child shows any symptoms after hazing, seek medical attention immediately.
📞 Klamath County Hazing Victims: Call Us Now
If you or your child has been hazed near Klamath County, Oregon — we can help.
Call Attorney 911: 1-888-ATTY-911
Available 24/7 for Klamath County hazing emergencies
Free consultation — no cost to you
Contingency fee — you pay nothing unless we win
We serve Klamath County and all of Oregon — we will travel to you
🌐 Additional Resources for Klamath County Families
Oregon Anti-Hazing Organizations:
- StopHazing.org — Research, education, and advocacy
- Clery Center — Campus safety resources
- HazingPrevention.org — Prevention and education
Oregon Hazing Reporting:
- Oregon University System — Each university has a hazing reporting process
- Local Law Enforcement — File a police report
- Oregon Department of Education — Report institutional failures
Mental Health Support:
- Oregon Crisis Line — 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 988
- Crisis Text Line — Text “HOME” to 741741
🔥 A Message to Klamath County Fraternities and Sororities
To every fraternity and sorority operating near Klamath County:
We are watching. We are documenting. We are building cases.
The same legal strategies that secured $10 million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter operates near Klamath County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.
We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at University of Houston. Your chapter could be next.
🏆 Our Commitment to Klamath County Families
We will fight for you.
We will hold the abusers accountable.
We will hold the institutions accountable.
We will make sure this never happens to another Klamath County family.
This is not just about compensation. This is about change.
Every hazing case we win protects the next student. Every lawsuit sends a message. Every verdict saves lives.
Klamath County families: You are not alone. We are here to help.
📞 Call Attorney 911 Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
🌐 Visit: attorney911.com
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
Serving Klamath County and all of Oregon with aggressive, compassionate legal representation for hazing victims.
