Hazing Lawyer in Missaukee County, Michigan – Attorney 911 Fights for Victims

🚨 Hazing Is Not Tradition – It’s Torture. And It’s Happening in Missaukee County.

If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, marching band, or any student organization in Missaukee County, you are not alone.

Right now, our firm is actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his kidneys failed, and hospitalized for four days.

This same abuse happens at colleges and universities near Missaukee County.

The same fraternities that operate in Houston have chapters across Michigan. The same negligence that allowed this to happen at UH exists at institutions in and around Missaukee County.

You have legal rights. You have the right to hold them accountable. And we can help – no matter where in Michigan you are.

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We work on contingency – $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you win.

🔥 What Is Hazing? It’s Not What You Think.

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

Hazing is abuse. It’s assault. It’s torture.

In our current case, hazing included:
✅ Waterboarding with a garden hose – simulated drowning, a form of torture
✅ Forced to perform 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls, and 100-yard crawls – until muscles broke down and kidneys failed
✅ Struck with wooden paddles – physical assault
✅ Forced to eat until vomiting – then forced to keep running
✅ Sleep deprivation – forced to drive fraternity members at all hours
✅ Psychological torture – humiliated, degraded, threatened with expulsion

This is not hazing. This is a crime.

And it’s happening at colleges and universities near Missaukee County right now.

🏛️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Missaukee County?

When hazing happens, multiple parties are responsible – and we sue them all.

1. The Local Chapter

The fraternity or sorority chapter that directly organized and conducted the hazing.

2. The National Organization

The national fraternity or sorority that knew about the hazing culture but failed to stop it.

In our case:

• Pi Kappa Phi had a student die from hazing in 2017 (Andrew Coffey, FSU).
• Eight years later, they let it happen again.
• They admitted they knew about “a hazing crisis” but did nothing.

3. The University

Colleges and universities near Missaukee County have a legal duty to protect students.

In our case:

• The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where the torture occurred.
• They had a prior hazing hospitalization in 2017 and did nothing to prevent it from happening again.
• They failed to supervise Greek life despite knowing the risks.

4. Individual Members & Officers

Every person who participated in, directed, or allowed the hazing can be held personally liable.

In the Stone Foltz case, the fraternity president was personally ordered to pay $6.5 million.

5. Housing Corporations & Alumni

If hazing occurred at an off-campus house, the property owners (including alumni) can be sued for premises liability.

💰 What Can Missaukee County Families Recover?

Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what victims and families can recover:

1. Medical Expenses

• Hospital bills (our client was hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure)
• Future medical care (dialysis, kidney monitoring, therapy)
• Rehabilitation costs

2. Pain and Suffering

• Physical pain from hazing (500 squats, paddling, waterboarding)
• Emotional trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
• Humiliation and degradation

3. Lost Wages & Future Earning Capacity

• Time missed from work during recovery
• Impact on future career opportunities

4. Punitive Damages

When conduct is egregious, juries award punitive damages to punish the defendants and send a message.

Precedent Cases:

• $10.1 million – Stone Foltz (Pi Kappa Alpha, BGSU)
• $6.1 million – Maxwell Gruver (Phi Delta Theta, LSU)
• $110+ million – Timothy Piazza (Beta Theta Pi, Penn State)

5. Wrongful Death

If hazing results in death, families can sue for wrongful death damages, including:

• Loss of companionship
• Funeral expenses
• Future financial support

⚖️ Michigan Hazing Laws – What Missaukee County Families Need to Know

Michigan has strong anti-hazing laws, and victims have legal rights.

Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.411t – Hazing

Hazing is a crime in Michigan. It is defined as:

“Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission, or affiliation with a student organization.”

Penalties:

• Misdemeanor – Up to 93 days in jail and/or $1,000 fine
• Felony – If hazing causes serious injury or death, up to 5 years in prison and/or $2,500 fine

Consent is NOT a defense – Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says consent does not matter.

Civil Liability in Michigan

Missaukee County families can sue for:

• Negligence – Failure to protect students
• Assault & Battery – Physical abuse
• Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress – Psychological torture
• Premises Liability – Hazing at fraternity houses or university property

🎓 Which Colleges and Universities Near Missaukee County Have Hazing Risks?

While we cannot name specific incidents without evidence, hazing occurs at colleges and universities across Michigan, including those near Missaukee County.

Fraternities and sororities with chapters near Missaukee County include:

• Pi Kappa Phi (same fraternity as our current case)
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)
• Sigma Chi
• Beta Theta Pi
• Phi Delta Theta
• Kappa Sigma
• And many more

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Missaukee County, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.

📋 What Should Missaukee County Families Do If Their Child Is Hazed?

Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening.
• Medical records are critical evidence for your case.

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos of injuries at all stages of healing.
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, emails).
• Document everything – dates, times, locations, participants.
• Get witness contact information – other pledges, bystanders.

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

• They will try to control the narrative.
• They will pressure you to stay quiet.
• They will destroy evidence if they can.

Step 4: Do NOT Post on Social Media

• Anything you post can be used against you.
• Do not post about the incident.
• Do not post about being “fine” or “okay.”
• Do not engage with Greek life members online.

Step 5: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

• 2-year statute of limitations in Michigan – do not wait.
• Evidence disappears quickly.
• Witnesses forget details.
• The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case will be.

🏆 Why Missaukee County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Actively Fighting This Battle Right Now

• We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know exactly how these cases work because we’re in the fight right now.
• Missaukee County families get the same aggressive representation we provide in Houston.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

• Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides.
• We know how they try to lowball victims.
• We know how they try to deny claims.
• We use that knowledge to maximize your recovery.

3. Nationwide Reach – We Can Help Missaukee County Families

• Based in Texas, but we serve hazing victims nationwide, including Michigan.
• Federal court authority – we can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction.
• Dual-state bar licenses – Texas and New York.
• We travel to Missaukee County for depositions, trials, and client meetings.

4. We Work on Contingency – $0 Upfront

• No hourly fees.
• No upfront costs.
• We don’t get paid unless you win.
• Missaukee County families pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

5. Bilingual Staff – Se Habla Español

• Our staff is fluent in Spanish.
• We can serve Spanish-speaking families in Missaukee County without language barriers.

6. Proven Track Record – Millions Recovered for Victims

• BP Texas City explosion litigation – mass tort experience.
• Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury cases.
• Hundreds of cases won against insurance companies.

📞 Missaukee County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation

1-888-ATTY-911

Email: ralph@atty911.com
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We are available 24/7. Call now – the clock is ticking.

🔥 The Message to Fraternities and Universities Near Missaukee County

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and every fraternity with chapters near Missaukee County:

We are watching.

The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.

If you haze students in Missaukee County, we will find every liable entity.

We track your house corporations, alumni chapters, and insurance structures.

We know your hazing death records.

We know how much your national organizations have paid in settlements.

The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston? SHUT DOWN after our lawsuit.

Your chapter could be next.

To universities near Missaukee County:

The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.

You own the fraternity houses. You have the power to regulate. You have the duty to protect students.

Act now – or face the same accountability.

📢 Enough Is Enough. Missaukee County Families Deserve Justice.

Hazing has taken too many lives. It has destroyed too many futures.

But it doesn’t have to happen to your child.

If your family has been affected by hazing in Missaukee County, we can help.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now. The consultation is free. The call could save your child’s life.

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