🚨 Hazing Victims in Miller County, Arkansas: Your Legal Rights and How We Can Help

Miller County Families: You Are Not Alone

If your child has been the victim of hazing at a college, university, or Greek organization near Miller County, Arkansas, you may feel overwhelmed, betrayed, and unsure where to turn. You are not alone. Hazing is not tradition—it is abuse. It is assault. It is illegal. And it must be stopped.

At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—a case that has made national headlines. We know how to hold fraternities, sororities, and universities accountable. Miller County families deserve the same aggressive representation we provide nationwide.

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

Hazing is any activity expected of someone joining a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them—regardless of whether the victim “consented.”

Common Hazing Practices in Arkansas (and Nationwide)

• Physical abuse: Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion (like the 500 squats that hospitalized our client)
• Forced consumption: Alcohol, food, or other substances to the point of vomiting or passing out
• Waterboarding or simulated drowning (yes, this happened to our client at UH)
• Sleep deprivation: Forced late-night activities that prevent rest
• Psychological torture: Humiliation, degradation, threats of expulsion
• Sexual abuse: Forced nudity, carrying sexual objects, sexual assault

In Arkansas, hazing is a crime. Under Arkansas Code § 6-5-201, hazing that causes physical injury is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and fines up to $2,500. If hazing results in death, it can be charged as negligent homicide or manslaughter.

Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, Arkansas law explicitly states that consent does not excuse hazing.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Miller County?

Hazing is not just the fault of the individuals involved. Institutions that enable or ignore hazing can—and should—be held accountable.

Potential Defendants in a Miller County Hazing Lawsuit

1. The Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter

   • Directly organized and participated in hazing
   • Chapter officers (president, pledge master, risk manager) can be sued individually

2. The National Fraternity/Sorority Organization

   • Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies despite knowing about prior incidents
   • Provided inadequate training or oversight
   • Example: Pi Kappa Phi had a member die from hazing in 2017 (Andrew Coffey) and still failed to stop it from happening again

3. The University or College

   • Failed to supervise Greek life despite prior hazing incidents
   • Owned or controlled the property where hazing occurred
   • Example: The University of Houston owned the Pi Kappa Phi house where our client was waterboarded

4. Individual Members

   • Anyone who participated in, encouraged, or failed to stop hazing
   • Example: In the Stone Foltz case, the chapter president was held personally liable for $6.5 million

5. Alumni or Property Owners

   • If hazing occurred at an off-campus location (like a private home), the property owner may be liable

What Damages Can Miller County Hazing Victims Recover?

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

1. Medical Expenses

• Emergency room visits
• Hospital stays (our client was hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure)
• Surgery or long-term treatment
• Therapy for PTSD, anxiety, or depression

2. Pain and Suffering

• Physical pain from injuries
• Emotional trauma from abuse
• Humiliation and degradation

3. Lost Wages or Educational Opportunities

• Time missed from work or school
• Lost scholarships or internships
• Delayed graduation

4. Punitive Damages

• If the hazing was especially egregious (like waterboarding or forced consumption), courts may award additional damages to punish the defendants and deter future hazing.

Precedent: Hazing lawsuits have resulted in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts, including:

• $10.1 million (Stone Foltz, Pi Kappa Alpha)
• $6.1 million (Max Gruver, Phi Delta Theta)
• $110+ million (Timothy Piazza, Beta Theta Pi)

What Should Miller County Families Do If Their Child Was Hazed?

Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis or alcohol poisoning) may not show symptoms right away.
• Document everything. Get copies of all medical records.

Step 2: Preserve Evidence

• Do NOT delete any messages, photos, or videos—even if they seem embarrassing.
• Save screenshots of texts, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, or social media posts about hazing.
• Write down the names of witnesses and what they saw.

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, Sorority, or University Alone

• They will try to minimize the incident or shift blame to your child.
• Do NOT sign anything without consulting an attorney.

Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

• Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.
• We will evaluate your case and explain your legal options.
• We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.

Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Miller County Hazing Case?

1. We Are Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This is not theoretical—we are in the fight.

2. We Know How to Beat the “Consent” Defense

Fraternities and universities will claim your child “consented” to hazing. Arkansas law says consent is NOT a defense. We will hold them accountable.

3. We Have Former Insurance Defense Experience

Both of our attorneys (Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña) worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know exactly how they try to deny claims—and how to beat them.

4. We Will Travel to Miller County

While we are based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide. We will come to Miller County for depositions, meetings, and trials.

5. We Work on Contingency—No Upfront Costs

You pay nothing unless we win your case. No fees. No risk.

6. We Speak Spanish—Se Habla Español

Many hazing victims are Hispanic or come from immigrant families. We provide bilingual representation to ensure no language barriers stand in the way of justice.

Miller County Universities and Greek Organizations: We Are Watching

If your fraternity, sorority, or university has a chapter near Miller County, know this:

• We are tracking 125+ IRS-registered Greek organizations in Texas—many with chapters in Arkansas.
• We know which fraternities have prior hazing incidents (Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and others).
• We have federal court authority to sue national organizations anywhere in the U.S.

To fraternities operating near Miller County:

“The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students in Arkansas, we will find every liable entity. The Beta Nu chapter at UH is now SHUT DOWN. Your chapter could be next.”

Miller County Families: Call Us Before It’s Too Late

Hazing victims in Arkansas have only 2 years to file a lawsuit. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Your rights expire.

If your child was hazed, call Attorney 911 NOW:

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We will fight for you. We will hold them accountable. And we will make sure this never happens to another Miller County family.

🔥 Enough Is Enough. It’s Time for Justice.