Hazing Victim Legal Support for Marion County, Indiana

🚨 Urgent: Hazing Is Happening at Indiana Colleges Near Marion County

If your child attends college in or near Marion County, Indiana, they may be at risk.

Hazing is not just a problem in big states like Texas or Florida—it’s happening right here in Indiana. Fraternities and sororities at universities near Marion County have the same dangerous “traditions” that have hospitalized and killed students nationwide. The same organizations that paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths operate chapters in Indiana.

At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for hazing that hospitalized a student with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. This isn’t just a Texas problem—it’s an Indiana problem too.

Marion County families: You don’t have to face this alone. We fight for hazing victims nationwide, including right here in Indiana.

📢 What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Indiana)

Hazing is any activity that endangers the physical or mental health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in a group. In Indiana, hazing is a criminal offense under Indiana Code § 35-42-2-2.

Examples of Hazing That Have Led to Lawsuits Nationwide (And Could Happen Near Marion County):

✅ Forced alcohol consumption – Leading to alcohol poisoning, hospitalization, or death
✅ Extreme physical exertion – Forced exercise until collapse (like 500 squats or 100 pushups)
✅ Waterboarding or simulated drowning – Psychological and physical torture
✅ Beating with paddles or other objects – Causing bruises, broken bones, or internal injuries
✅ Sleep deprivation – Forced late-night activities leading to exhaustion and accidents
✅ Forced consumption of non-food items – Peppercorns, hot sauce, or other harmful substances
✅ Sexual humiliation or assault – Forced nudity, carrying sexual objects, or worse
✅ Confinement in small spaces – Locking pledges in closets, basements, or trunks
✅ Branding or burning – Permanent physical scars

These aren’t “pranks” or “traditions.” They’re crimes. And they’re happening at Indiana colleges near Marion County.

🏫 Indiana Colleges Near Marion County With Greek Life (And Hazing Risks)

While we don’t have evidence of specific hazing incidents at these schools, national fraternities with documented hazing histories operate chapters at Indiana universities near Marion County. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority at any of these schools, they face the same risks as students in Texas, Pennsylvania, or Florida.

Universities Near Marion County With Active Greek Life:

🚨 Pi Kappa Phi, the fraternity we’re suing in Texas, has an active chapter at Indiana University Bloomington—just 50 miles from Marion County.

💔 Real Hazing Cases That Could Happen Near Marion County

1. The $10 Million Case We’re Fighting Right Now (Texas)

Victim: Leonel Bermudez (not a UH student—he was a “ghost rush” expected to transfer)
Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi (University of Houston)
Hazing: Waterboarding, 500 squats, wooden paddles, forced eating until vomiting
Injury: Rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure (hospitalized for 4 days)
Lawsuit: $10 million against Pi Kappa Phi, UH, and individuals

Why This Matters to Marion County:

• Pi Kappa Phi has a chapter at Indiana University Bloomington—just 50 miles away.
• The same national organization that waterboarded our client operates in Indiana.
• If it happened in Texas, it can happen in Indiana.

2. Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State University (Ohio) – $10.1 Million Settlement

Victim: Stone Foltz (20)
Fraternity: Pi Kappa Alpha
Hazing: Forced to drink an entire bottle of whiskey
Injury: Died from alcohol poisoning
Outcome: $10.1 million settlement (university + fraternity)

Why This Matters to Marion County:

• Pi Kappa Alpha has chapters at Butler University and IUPUI—both in Indianapolis.
• The same fraternity that killed Stone Foltz is active near Marion County.

3. Max Gruver – Louisiana State University – $6.1 Million Jury Verdict

Victim: Max Gruver (18)
Fraternity: Phi Delta Theta
Hazing: “Bible Study” drinking game (wrong answer = drink more)
Injury: BAC 0.495 (6x legal limit) – died from alcohol poisoning
Outcome: $6.1 million jury verdict; Max Gruver Act (hazing now a felony in Louisiana)

Why This Matters to Marion County:

• Phi Delta Theta has a chapter at Butler University—just 5 miles from Marion County.
• The same fraternity that killed Max Gruver is active in Indianapolis.

4. Timothy Piazza – Penn State University – $110+ Million Settlement

Victim: Timothy Piazza (19)
Fraternity: Beta Theta Pi
Hazing: Forced to drink 18 drinks in 82 minutes; fell down stairs multiple times
Injury: Traumatic brain injury; fraternity waited 12 hours to call 911; died
Outcome: $110+ million settlement; Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law

Why This Matters to Marion County:

• Beta Theta Pi has a chapter at Butler University—just 5 miles away.
• The same fraternity that killed Timothy Piazza is active near Marion County.

🔍 How to Know If Your Child Is Being Hazed in Marion County

Hazing is often hidden, but there are warning signs:

Physical Signs:

✔ Unexplained bruises, cuts, or burns
✔ Extreme exhaustion or inability to move
✔ Sudden weight loss (from forced exercise or starvation)
✔ Signs of alcohol poisoning (vomiting, confusion, passing out)
✔ Difficulty walking or standing (could indicate rhabdomyolysis)

Behavioral Signs:

✔ Sudden withdrawal from friends/family
✔ Increased secrecy about whereabouts
✔ Fear of retaliation if they talk about Greek life
✔ Sudden drop in academic performance
✔ Signs of depression, anxiety, or PTSD

Environmental Signs:

✔ Your child suddenly has to attend “mandatory” late-night meetings
✔ They’re required to wear specific clothing or carry strange objects
✔ They’re always tired or sleep-deprived
✔ They mention “big/little” events, “hell week,” or “pledge activities”

If you notice any of these signs, your child may be a victim of hazing. Call us immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911.

📞 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Marion County

Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• If your child is injured, go to the emergency room.
• Even if injuries seem minor, get a medical evaluation—some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) take time to appear.
• Document everything—photos, medical records, bills.

Step 2: Preserve Evidence

• Do not delete anything—texts, social media messages, photos, videos.
• Take screenshots of any hazing-related messages.
• Write down everything your child remembers—dates, times, locations, names of people involved.
• Save physical evidence—clothing, objects used in hazing.

Step 3: Do NOT Confront the Organization Alone

• Do not talk to the fraternity/sorority, university, or their lawyers without legal representation.
• Do not sign anything from the organization.
• Do not post about the incident on social media—anything you say can be used against you.

Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com

• Free, confidential consultation—we’ll evaluate your case at no cost.
• We handle everything—communications with the organization, evidence preservation, legal filings.
• No upfront fees—we work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we win.
• We travel to Marion County—for depositions, meetings, and trials.

⚖️ Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Marion County?

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

Marion County families: We sue everyone responsible. No one escapes accountability.

💰 What Compensation Can Marion County Hazing Victims Recover?

Hazing victims in Marion County may be entitled to compensation for:

Economic Damages (Actual Financial Losses)

✅ Medical bills – Emergency room, hospitalization, rehabilitation, future treatment
✅ Lost wages – Time missed from work during recovery
✅ Future earning capacity – If injuries affect long-term career prospects
✅ Educational expenses – Tuition, fees, lost scholarships if hazing disrupted education
✅ Therapy/counseling – For PTSD, anxiety, depression

Non-Economic Damages (Pain and Suffering)

✅ Physical pain – From injuries, medical treatment, recovery
✅ Emotional distress – Humiliation, fear, trauma from hazing
✅ Mental anguish – PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts
✅ Loss of enjoyment of life – Inability to participate in normal activities
✅ Disfigurement – Permanent scars from branding, burns, or injuries

Punitive Damages (To Punish the Wrongdoers)

• Awarded when conduct is egregious, reckless, or intentional
• Designed to punish the organization and deter future hazing
• No cap in Indiana for most personal injury cases (unlike some states)

In our Texas case, we’re seeking $10 million. Marion County victims deserve the same justice.

⏳ Indiana’s Statute of Limitations: You Have Limited Time to Act

Indiana law gives hazing victims only 2 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.

• If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue forever.
• Evidence disappears—witnesses forget, messages get deleted, organizations destroy records.
• The sooner you act, the stronger your case.

Marion County families: Don’t wait. Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911.

🛡️ Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Marion County Hazing Case?

1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

• We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know how to build these cases and win.
• Marion County families get the same aggressive representation we provide in Texas.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

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

3. Nationwide Reach – We Serve Marion County

• Based in Texas, but we represent hazing victims nationwide, including Indiana.
• 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).
• We travel to Marion County – For depositions, trials, and client meetings.

4. Proven Track Record of Multi-Million Dollar Results

• BP Texas City explosion litigation – Mass tort experience against major corporations.
• Wrongful death cases – Experience with catastrophic injuries and fatalities.
• Insurance litigation – Know how to pursue deep-pocketed defendants.

5. We Fight for Justice – Not Just Money

• We’ve seen what hazing does to families. We care.
• We want to prevent the next tragedy—not just win your case.
• Lupe Pena: “If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do.”
• Marion County families: Your case could save lives.

6. No Upfront Costs – You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

• Contingency fee basis – No retainer, no hourly fees.
• We front all costs – Medical records, experts, court fees.
• You only pay if we win – Our fee comes from the settlement/verdict.

📞 Marion County Families: Call Us Now – Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed in Marion County or at any Indiana college, we can help.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Free, confidential case evaluation – no obligation.

We serve Marion County and all of Indiana. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

🚨 Warning to Fraternities and Sororities Near Marion County

To the fraternities and sororities operating near Marion County:

We are watching. We are coming.

The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapters. If you haze students in Indiana, we will find every liable entity.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Beta Theta Pi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Delta Tau Delta, and all others:

• If your chapter operates near Marion County, know that Attorney 911 represents victims across America.
• We track your house corporations, alumni chapters, national insurance structures, and documented hazing histories.
• We’ve already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at UH. Your chapter could be next.

Universities in Indiana:

• The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.
• Act now or face the same accountability.

📢 Final Message to Marion County Families

Hazing is not “boys being boys.” It’s not “tradition.” It’s not “building character.”

It’s assault. It’s battery. It’s torture. Sometimes, it’s manslaughter. Sometimes, it’s murder.

Your child trusted these organizations. That trust was betrayed.

At Attorney 911, we don’t just fight for compensation—we fight for justice. We fight to protect the next student. We fight to change the culture that allows this abuse to continue.

Marion County families: You are not alone. We are here to help.

📞 Call now: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Visit: attorney911.com

Justice for Marion County hazing victims starts today.