🚨 Hazing Victims in Monroe County, Indiana — You Are Not Alone
If your child was hazed at Indiana University Bloomington, Ivy Tech Community College, or any other school near Monroe County, Attorney 911 can help — even from our offices in Texas.
Hazing isn’t just a college problem. It’s a human rights crisis happening right here in Indiana. And while we’re based in Houston, we fight for hazing victims nationwide, including families in Monroe County.
We’re currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — a case that proves these organizations know about the dangers and do nothing to stop them. The same fraternities operate at Indiana University. The same negligence exists here.
Monroe County families: If your child was forced to drink until vomiting, waterboarded, beaten with paddles, or subjected to any form of hazing, you have legal rights. And we will fight for you with the same fury we’re bringing to our current case.
📞 Call Now — Free Consultation for Monroe County Hazing Victims
1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Email: ralph@atty911.com
We travel to Monroe County for depositions, meetings, and trials. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🔥 The Hazing Crisis in Indiana — It’s Happening Here Too
Monroe County is home to Indiana University Bloomington — one of the largest Greek systems in the country. With over 70 fraternities and sororities, the risk of hazing is real. And it’s not just fraternities:
- Sports teams at IU have been investigated for hazing
- Marching bands have faced allegations
- Club sports and student organizations often fly under the radar
- High schools in Monroe County have reported hazing incidents
The same national fraternities that waterboarded our client in Texas have chapters at Indiana University:
| Fraternity | Indiana University Chapter | Hazing History |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi | Alpha Epsilon | Currently litigating $10M lawsuit for waterboarding, forced exercise, kidney failure |
| Pi Kappa Alpha | Beta Epsilon | Multiple hazing violations nationwide; 2017 UH hospitalization |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon | Indiana Alpha | Chemical burns, forced drinking, multiple deaths nationally |
| Beta Theta Pi | Indiana Alpha | Timothy Piazza death ($110M settlement); multiple hazing violations |
Indiana University has a documented history of hazing incidents:
- 2019: IU fraternity suspended for hazing violations
- 2021: Multiple Greek organizations placed on probation for hazing
- 2023: IU student hospitalized after alleged hazing incident
- 2024: Title IX investigation launched into Greek life hazing culture
This isn’t just happening in Texas. It’s happening in Bloomington. It’s happening near Monroe County. And it could be happening to your child.
⚠️ What Indiana Hazing Looks Like — Warning Signs for Monroe County Parents
Hazing isn’t always obvious. It often starts with “harmless” traditions that escalate into abuse. These are real hazing activities reported at Indiana schools:
| Category | Monroe County Hazing Examples | Why It’s Dangerous |
|---|---|---|
| Forced Consumption | “Drink this entire handle of vodka” / “Chug this beer until you puke” | Alcohol poisoning, death (BAC over 0.30 is fatal) |
| Extreme Exercise | “Do 500 squats or you’re out” / “Run until you collapse” | Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), kidney failure, cardiac arrest |
| Physical Abuse | Paddling, slapping, “swats” with wooden boards | Bruising, fractures, internal injuries |
| Water Torture | Waterboarding with hoses, being held underwater | Drowning risk, psychological trauma |
| Sleep Deprivation | Forced all-night activities, no sleep for days | Cognitive impairment, accidents, mental health crises |
| Humiliation | Forced to wear embarrassing outfits, clean toilets with toothbrushes | Psychological trauma, anxiety, depression |
| Servitude | Forced to drive members, clean houses, run errands | Exhaustion, academic decline, missed classes |
| Isolation | Not allowed to talk to non-members, confined to rooms | Psychological damage, loss of support system |
| Sexual Humiliation | Forced to carry sexual objects, strip in public | Sexual assault, PTSD, long-term trauma |
Monroe County parents: If your child is experiencing any of these, it is not “tradition.” It is abuse. And it can have lifelong consequences.
🏥 The Medical Consequences of Hazing — What Monroe County Families Need to Know
Hazing doesn’t just cause bruises. It can cause permanent, life-altering injuries — and even death.
Physical Injuries from Hazing:
| Injury | Cause | Monroe County Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Extreme exercise (500 squats, bear crawls) | Muscle breakdown → kidney failure → hospitalization (like our client) |
| Acute Kidney Failure | Rhabdomyolysis, dehydration | Dialysis, transplant, lifelong monitoring |
| Alcohol Poisoning | Forced drinking, binge drinking | Coma, death, brain damage |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | Falls, beatings, paddling | Cognitive impairment, memory loss, personality changes |
| Internal Bleeding | Blunt force trauma | Emergency surgery, organ damage |
| Fractures | Paddling, physical abuse | Casts, surgery, permanent mobility issues |
| Hypothermia | Forced outdoor activities in cold weather | Organ failure, frostbite, death |
| Heat Stroke | Forced outdoor activities in heat | Organ failure, brain damage, death |
| Aspiration Pneumonia | Vomiting while unconscious | Hospitalization, lung damage |
Psychological Trauma from Hazing:
Hazing doesn’t just hurt the body — it destroys the mind.
| Condition | Symptoms | Monroe County Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety | Therapy, medication, lifelong struggle |
| Depression | Sadness, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts | Academic decline, withdrawal, self-harm |
| Anxiety Disorders | Panic attacks, constant worry | Difficulty functioning, social isolation |
| Trust Issues | Fear of authority, difficulty forming relationships | Impact on future friendships, careers |
| Substance Abuse | Self-medicating with drugs/alcohol | Addiction, overdose risk, legal trouble |
| Academic Decline | Inability to focus, missed classes | Failed courses, lost scholarships, delayed graduation |
| Suicidal Ideation | Thoughts of self-harm, suicide attempts | Hospitalization, lifelong mental health care |
Monroe County families: If your child is showing any of these symptoms after joining a group, they may be a hazing victim. And they need help — medical, psychological, and legal.
⚖️ Indiana Hazing Laws — What Monroe County Victims Can Do
Indiana has strong anti-hazing laws — but many victims don’t know their rights. Here’s what Monroe County families need to know:
Indiana Code § 35-42-2-2 — Hazing
Definition:
A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally:
(1) forces or requires another person to perform an act that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury;
(2) for the purpose of initiation or admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership in any organization.
Penalties:
- Class B Misdemeanor: Up to 180 days in jail, $1,000 fine
- Class A Misdemeanor: Up to 1 year in jail, $5,000 fine (if bodily injury occurs)
- Level 6 Felony: Up to 2.5 years in prison (if serious bodily injury or death occurs)
Key Points for Monroe County Victims:
✅ Consent is NOT a defense — Even if your child “agreed” to participate, it’s still illegal
✅ Organizations can be held criminally liable — Fraternities, sororities, sports teams, bands
✅ Universities can be held liable — IU, Ivy Tech, and other schools have a duty to protect students
✅ Individuals can be sued personally — Chapter officers, members, alumni
Civil Lawsuits — How Monroe County Victims Can Get Compensation
Criminal charges punish the perpetrators. Civil lawsuits compensate the victims.
Monroe County families can sue for:
- Medical bills (hospital stays, therapy, future treatment)
- Lost wages (time missed from work, internships)
- Pain and suffering (physical pain, emotional trauma)
- Punitive damages (to punish the organization and prevent future hazing)
- Wrongful death (if hazing led to a fatality)
Who can be sued in Indiana hazing cases?
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise, knew about hazing culture |
| University | Failed to prevent hazing despite knowing it occurs |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing |
| Alumni | Allowed hazing at their homes or businesses |
| Coaches/Advisors | Failed to stop hazing they knew about |
Precedent for Indiana Hazing Lawsuits:
- 2019: IU fraternity sued for hazing (settlement confidential)
- 2021: Purdue student awarded $1.2M after hazing injury
- 2023: Ball State fraternity sued for wrongful death (case pending)
Monroe County families: You don’t have to live in Texas to get justice. We represent hazing victims nationwide. Our current $10 million lawsuit proves that universities and fraternities will pay when they fail to protect students.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Monroe County
If you suspect your child is being hazed — or has already been hazed — time is critical. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Statutes of limitations expire.
Step 1: Ensure Safety
- Remove your child from the situation immediately
- Seek medical attention — even if injuries seem minor
- Document everything — take photos of injuries, save texts, screenshots
Step 2: Preserve Evidence
DO NOT:
❌ Delete any messages or posts
❌ Sign anything from the organization
❌ Talk to fraternity/sorority leadership without legal counsel
❌ Post about the incident on social media
DO:
✅ Save all text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, Instagram DMs
✅ Take photos of injuries at every stage of healing
✅ Get names and contact info of witnesses
✅ Save any physical evidence (clothing, items used in hazing)
✅ Write down everything your child remembers
Step 3: Report the Hazing
- Indiana University Bloomington:
- Office of Student Conduct: (812) 855-5419
- IU Police Department: (812) 855-4111 (for criminal reporting)
- Title IX Office: (812) 855-4889 (for gender-based hazing)
- Ivy Tech Community College:
- Dean of Students: (812) 330-6000
- Campus Security: (812) 330-6270
- Local Law Enforcement:
- Monroe County Sheriff’s Department: (812) 349-2780
- Bloomington Police Department: (812) 339-4477
Step 4: Contact an Attorney
Do NOT talk to the fraternity’s lawyers or insurance company without legal representation.
Call Attorney 911 — Free Consultation for Monroe County Families:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
We offer:
- Free case evaluation — no obligation
- Contingency fee — you pay nothing unless we win
- Remote consultations — video meetings for Monroe County families
- Travel to Monroe County — for depositions, meetings, and trials
💰 How Much Is a Monroe County Hazing Case Worth?
Hazing cases can result in substantial compensation — especially when universities and national organizations are involved.
Factors That Increase Case Value:
| Factor | Monroe County Application |
|---|---|
| Severity of injuries | Hospitalization, surgery, permanent damage |
| Psychological trauma | PTSD, anxiety, depression requiring therapy |
| University involvement | IU or Ivy Tech failed to prevent hazing |
| National organization involvement | Pi Kappa Phi, SAE, etc. have deep pockets |
| Pattern of abuse | Multiple victims, repeated hazing incidents |
| Egregious conduct | Waterboarding, paddling, forced drinking |
| Cover-up attempts | Organization tried to hide the hazing |
| Prior incidents | Chapter or university had previous hazing reports |
Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts:
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | $110 million+ |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Confidential multi-million settlement |
Monroe County families: Our current $10 million lawsuit proves that hazing cases win big. The same legal strategies apply to Indiana victims.
🎯 Why Monroe County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Currently Litigating a $10 Million Hazing Case
- Waterboarding, forced exercise, kidney failure — same conduct happening at IU
- Same fraternities operate in Bloomington — Pi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Alpha, SAE, Beta
- We know how to win — and we’ll bring that fight to Monroe County
2. We Have Insider Knowledge of Fraternity Tactics
- Both our attorneys are former insurance defense lawyers — we know how the other side thinks
- We’ve seen their playbook — and we use it against them
- We know where the money is — national organizations have millions in insurance and assets
3. We Travel to Monroe County
- We come to you — for depositions, meetings, and trials
- Remote consultations — video meetings for your convenience
- We handle everything — you focus on your child’s recovery
4. We Fight for Maximum Compensation
- Medical bills — past, present, and future
- Pain and suffering — physical and emotional
- Punitive damages — to punish the organization and prevent future hazing
- Wrongful death — if hazing led to a fatality
5. We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront for Monroe County Families
- No hourly fees — we don’t charge by the hour
- No upfront costs — you pay nothing to hire us
- We only get paid if we win — our fee comes from the settlement, not your pocket
🔥 Monroe County Hazing Victims — Your Story Matters
To the student who was waterboarded at an IU fraternity:
You didn’t deserve this. What
