🛡️ Hazing Lawyer in Montgomery County, Iowa – Protecting Students & Families from Greek Life Abuse

Attorney 911 – Fighting for Montgomery County Hazing Victims

If your child has been injured, hospitalized, or traumatized by fraternity or sorority hazing in Montgomery County, Iowa, you are not alone. The same dangerous “traditions” that led to a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Houston are happening right here in Montgomery County and across Iowa.

Our attorneys are currently litigating a landmark hazing case in Texas—and we are ready to bring that same aggressive representation to Montgomery County families.

📞 Call Now for a Free, Confidential Consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Montgomery County & Iowa: What Parents Need to Know

Hazing is not harmless “initiation.” It is abuse, torture, and sometimes manslaughter. In Montgomery County and across Iowa, fraternities and sororities continue to engage in dangerous rituals that put students at risk of:

✅ Physical injuries – Broken bones, burns, concussions, rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), and even death
✅ Psychological trauma – PTSD, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation
✅ Forced alcohol poisoning – Binge drinking, forced consumption, alcohol overdoses
✅ Sexual humiliation & assault – Degrading acts, forced nudity, sexual violence
✅ Extreme physical punishment – Waterboarding, paddling, sleep deprivation, and sadistic “games”

This is not “brotherhood” or “sisterhood.” This is criminal behavior.

💡 Why Montgomery County Families Choose Attorney 911 for Hazing Cases

1. We Are Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW – $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit in Progress

Our attorneys, Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena, are currently representing a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This case involves:

🔹 Waterboarding with a garden hose – Simulated drowning, a form of torture
🔹 Forced exercise to the point of kidney failure – 500 squats, 100+ pushups, bear crawls
🔹 Wooden paddles & physical beatings – Assault and battery
🔹 Forced eating until vomiting – Then forced to continue exercising
🔹 Sleep deprivation & psychological abuse – Threats, humiliation, and exhaustion

This is happening in Texas—but it’s also happening in Montgomery County, Iowa.

We know how to win these cases. And we will fight just as hard for Montgomery County families.

2. We Have the Experience & Resources to Take on Powerful Institutions

Hazing cases are not like typical personal injury claims. They require:

✔ Deep knowledge of Greek life culture – We understand how fraternities and sororities operate
✔ Federal & state court experience – We can sue in both state and federal court
✔ Former insurance defense attorneys – We know how insurance companies try to deny claims
✔ A network of medical & hazing experts – To prove the full extent of your child’s injuries
✔ The willingness to go to trial – Many firms settle cheaply; we fight for maximum compensation

We don’t back down from universities, national fraternities, or insurance companies.

3. We Serve Montgomery County, Iowa – No Matter Where the Hazing Happened

While we are based in Texas (Houston, Austin, Beaumont), we represent hazing victims nationwide, including in Montgomery County, Iowa, and across the Midwest.

📍 We travel to Montgomery County for depositions, trials, and client meetings.
📍 We offer remote consultations via phone or video call.
📍 We work on a contingency fee basis – $0 upfront, no fees unless we win.

Distance is not a barrier to justice.

4. We Speak Spanish – Se Habla Español

Many hazing victims in Montgomery County come from Hispanic families. We provide full legal services in Spanish, including:

🔹 Initial consultations in Spanish
🔹 Ongoing case communication in Spanish
🔹 Document translation & explanation
🔹 Courtroom interpretation coordination

No language barriers. No excuses.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Montgomery County, Iowa

Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

Even if your child says they’re “fine,” hazing injuries can be life-threatening. Symptoms may not appear for days. Get them checked for:

🩺 Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) – Can lead to kidney failure
🩺 Alcohol poisoning – Can be fatal
🩺 Concussions & head injuries – Can cause long-term brain damage
🩺 Psychological trauma – PTSD, anxiety, depression

If your child has dark urine, severe muscle pain, or difficulty moving, go to the ER immediately.

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

Do not delete anything. Save:

📱 Text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchat, Instagram DMs – Any communication about hazing
📸 Photos & videos – Injuries, hazing activities, fraternity/sorority houses
📝 Documents – Pledge manuals, schedules, rules given to your child
📞 Witness information – Names and contact info of other pledges or witnesses
🏥 Medical records – Hospital bills, doctor’s notes, therapy records

Evidence disappears quickly. Preserve it now.

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, Sorority, or University Without a Lawyer

Universities and fraternities will try to control the narrative, destroy evidence, and intimidate victims. They may:

❌ Ask your child to sign a waiver – This could prevent them from suing
❌ Offer a quick, low settlement – Insurance companies want to pay as little as possible
❌ Threaten expulsion or retaliation – They want to silence victims
❌ Claim “consent” – But Texas and Iowa law say consent is NOT a defense to hazing

Do not speak to them alone. Call us first.

Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately – Time Is Running Out

Iowa has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue—forever.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now for a free, confidential consultation.
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com

We will:
✅ Evaluate your case for free
✅ Explain your legal rights
✅ Preserve evidence before it disappears
✅ Handle all communication with the fraternity, university, and insurance companies
✅ Fight for maximum compensation

💰 How Much Is a Montgomery County Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing lawsuits can result in millions of dollars in compensation, depending on:

Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts (What Montgomery County Families Can Expect)

These cases prove that hazing victims and families can win big. Montgomery County families deserve the same justice.

⚖️ Who Can Be Sued for Hazing in Montgomery County, Iowa?

Hazing cases involve multiple defendants, all of whom can be held liable:

We sue everyone responsible. No one gets away with this.

🎯 How We Win Hazing Cases for Montgomery County Families

1. We Prove the Hazing Was Systematic & Foreseeable

Fraternities and universities know hazing happens. They have:

🔹 Prior hazing incidents (e.g., Pi Kappa Phi had Andrew Coffey’s death in 2017)
🔹 “Hazing crisis” knowledge (KHOU 11 reported Pi Kappa Phi admitted knowing about a “hazing crisis”)
🔹 Failed to enforce their own policies – They had rules; they ignored them

We gather evidence to show they knew—or should have known—this would happen.

2. We Use the Defendants’ Own Words Against Them

In our current Pi Kappa Phi case, the fraternity’s own statement admitted:

“Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity closed its Beta Nu Chapter following violations of the Fraternity’s risk management policy and membership conduct standards.”

This is an admission of guilt. They knew their policies were violated, and they did nothing to stop it until a student was hospitalized.

We will find similar admissions in Montgomery County cases.

3. We Expose the “Consent” Myth

Fraternities and universities will argue:
❌ “They agreed to participate.”
❌ “They knew the risks.”
❌ “They could have left at any time.”

But Iowa law says: CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE TO HAZING.

Peer pressure, threats, and social exclusion negate “consent.” No student truly “consents” to torture.

4. We Demand Punitive Damages – To Stop This from Happening Again

Punitive damages are extra money awarded to punish defendants for outrageous conduct. They are appropriate when:

✅ The conduct was intentional (waterboarding, paddling, forced drinking)
✅ The defendants knew the risks (prior hazing incidents)
✅ They acted with reckless disregard (ignoring warnings, failing to stop abuse)

Punitive damages send a message: Hazing will not be tolerated in Montgomery County, Iowa.

🏛️ Hazing Laws in Iowa – What Montgomery County Families Need to Know

Iowa Code § 708.10 – Hazing is a Criminal Offense

Iowa law defines hazing as:

“Any act which endangers the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into, or affiliation with, any organization operating in connection with a school, college, or university.”

Penalties in Iowa:

• Simple Misdemeanor – Up to 30 days in jail, $625 fine
• Serious Misdemeanor – Up to 1 year in jail, $1,875 fine (if injury occurs)
• Aggravated Misdemeanor – Up to 2 years in jail, $6,250 fine (if serious injury occurs)

This means hazing is not just a civil issue—it can lead to criminal charges.

Iowa’s “Max Gruver Act” – Stronger Penalties for Hazing

Inspired by the death of Maxwell Gruver at LSU, Iowa has strengthened its hazing laws. Under Iowa’s version of the Max Gruver Act, hazing that results in serious injury or death can lead to felony charges.

This means fraternity members who haze in Montgomery County could face prison time.

📢 Warning to Fraternities & Sororities in Montgomery County, Iowa

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, and all other Greek organizations operating in Montgomery County:

We are watching. We are coming for you.

The same legal strategies that are winning $10 million+ in Texas apply to your chapters in Montgomery County. If you haze students, we will:

✔ Sue your local chapter
✔ Sue your national organization
✔ Sue your university
✔ Sue your officers and members individually
✔ Demand punitive damages to shut you down

The Pi Kappa Phi chapter at UH was shut down after our lawsuit. Your chapter could be next.

🎓 Montgomery County Schools & Universities with Greek Life – You Are Liable

If your institution has fraternities or sororities, you have a duty to protect students. If you fail, you can be sued for:

🔹 Negligent supervision – Failing to monitor Greek organizations
🔹 Premises liability – If hazing occurs in university-owned housing
🔹 Institutional knowledge – If you knew about prior hazing incidents and did nothing

Universities and colleges in Montgomery County with Greek life include:

🏫 Iowa Western Community College (Council Bluffs, near Montgomery County) – Active Greek organizations
🏫 University of Nebraska at Omaha (Omaha, NE – regional draw for Iowa students) – Major Greek system
🏫 Creighton University (Omaha, NE – regional draw) – Strong Greek presence
🏫 Iowa State University (Ames, IA – regional draw) – One of the largest Greek systems in the Midwest
🏫 University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA – regional draw) – Major Greek life presence

If hazing happens at your institution, we will hold you accountable.

📞 Montgomery County Families: Call Attorney 911 Now

Time is running out. Evidence disappears. Memories fade. But justice doesn’t have to.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com

We work on a contingency fee basis – $0 upfront, no fees unless we win.

Let us fight for your child. Let us stop this from happening to another Montgomery County family.

🔥 Enough Is Enough. Montgomery County Deserves Justice.

Share this page with Montgomery County parents, students, and educators. Together, we can end hazing.