🚨 Hazing Victims in Montgomery County, Kansas: Know Your Rights and Get Justice
Montgomery County Families: Your Child Was Betrayed. We Will Fight Back.
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “tradition.” It’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s torture. And when fraternities, sororities, or other student organizations in Montgomery County, Kansas engage in hazing, they must be held accountable—no matter how far away they are from our Houston headquarters.
At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—right now. A young man was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure. This isn’t just happening in Texas. It’s happening at universities near Montgomery County, Kansas. It could be happening to your child.
You don’t have to face this alone. We serve hazing victims nationwide—including Montgomery County, Kansas. Our attorneys will fight for your family with the same aggression we’re bringing to our current case.
📞 Call Now for a Free, Confidential Consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911
Or email: ralph@atty911.com
🔍 What Is Hazing? Montgomery County, Kansas Parents Need to Know
Hazing includes any activity that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in an organization. This is illegal in Kansas and across America.
Montgomery County, Kansas Hazing Warning Signs:
✅ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion
✅ Forced consumption – Alcohol, food, or non-food substances (e.g., eating until vomiting)
✅ Sleep deprivation – Late-night activities, early-morning demands
✅ Psychological torture – Humiliation, degradation, threats
✅ Sexual abuse – Forced nudity, inappropriate touching
✅ Waterboarding or simulated drowning – A form of torture
✅ Extreme exposure – Forced to endure cold or heat without proper clothing
If your child experienced any of these, they were hazed. And they have legal rights.
💔 The Reality of Hazing in Montgomery County, Kansas
Hazing isn’t just happening at big universities like KU or K-State. It’s happening at colleges and high schools across Kansas—including near Montgomery County. The same national fraternities and sororities that operate at major universities also have chapters at smaller institutions in our region.
Montgomery County, Kansas: Hazing Is Closer Than You Think
While Montgomery County, Kansas may not have a major university within its borders, students from our community attend colleges across the state where hazing is a serious problem:
- Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS – ~30 miles from Montgomery County)
- Independence Community College (Independence, KS – ~20 miles from Montgomery County)
- Coffeyville Community College (Coffeyville, KS – ~15 miles from Montgomery County)
- Neosho County Community College (Chanute, KS – ~40 miles from Montgomery County)
- And many more – Students from Montgomery County attend universities like KU, K-State, Wichita State, and others where hazing is documented
The same national fraternities involved in deadly hazing cases nationwide—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha—operate at universities near Montgomery County, Kansas. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority, they face the same risks our client faced in Houston.
🏥 The Medical Dangers of Hazing – What Montgomery County, Kansas Families Need to Know
Hazing doesn’t just leave emotional scars. It can cause life-threatening injuries—and even death.
Common Hazing Injuries in Montgomery County, Kansas:
| Injury | What Happens | Real-World Example |
|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Muscle breakdown releases toxins into bloodstream, causing kidney failure | Our client was hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure after forced exercise |
| Alcohol Poisoning | Forced drinking can lead to coma or death | Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State) died from forced alcohol consumption |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | Beating, falls, or paddling can cause permanent damage | Timothy Piazza (Penn State) died from a traumatic brain injury after hazing |
| Hypothermia/Hyperthermia | Forced exposure to cold or heat can be fatal | Multiple hazing deaths from exposure |
| Internal Bleeding | Blunt force trauma can rupture organs | Jared Munoz (UH) was hospitalized with a lacerated spleen |
| PTSD, Anxiety, Depression | Psychological trauma from abuse can last a lifetime | Our client is fearful of retribution for speaking out |
If your child was hazed and suffered any of these injuries, they need medical attention—and they need legal representation.
⚖️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Montgomery County, Kansas?
When hazing happens, multiple parties can—and should—be held accountable.
Defendants We Pursue in Montgomery County, Kansas Hazing Cases:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Montgomery County, Kansas Application |
|---|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing | Same chapter that hazed your child |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise, knew about hazing culture | Pi Kappa Phi, SAE, Pike, etc. – same nationals as in Houston case |
| University/College | Failed to protect students, owned property where hazing occurred | Institutions near Montgomery County with Greek life |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility, directed hazing | President, pledgemaster, risk manager |
| Individual Members | Participated in or failed to stop hazing | Every member who was present |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their property | Off-campus houses, private residences |
| Insurance Companies | Policies cover institutional liability | Deep pockets for compensation |
We don’t just sue students. We go after the institutions with the money and power to stop hazing—and we make them pay.
💰 How Much Is a Montgomery County, Kansas Hazing Case Worth?
Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what other families have recovered:
| 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+ (estimated) |
| Adam Oakes | Virginia Commonwealth | Delta Chi | $4 million+ settlement |
Our current case: We are seeking $10 million for our client who survived but suffered kidney failure. Montgomery County, Kansas families deserve the same justice.
What You Can Recover in a Montgomery County, Kansas Hazing Case:
✅ Medical expenses (past and future)
✅ Lost wages (if hazing disrupted education/career)
✅ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✅ Punitive damages (to punish the organization and deter future hazing)
✅ Wrongful death damages (if hazing caused a death)
You don’t pay us unless we win. We work on contingency—no upfront costs for Montgomery County, Kansas families.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Montgomery County, Kansas
Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) don’t show symptoms right away
- Medical records are critical evidence
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
- Do NOT delete any texts, social media messages, or photos
- Save all communications about hazing (GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, etc.)
- Take photos of injuries at all stages of healing
- Get names and contact info of witnesses
Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization or University Alone
- They will try to control the narrative
- They may pressure your child to sign documents
- Anything your child says can be used against them
Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately
- Time is critical – Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations expire
- We offer free consultations – No risk, no obligation
- We serve Montgomery County, Kansas families nationwide – Distance is not a barrier
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
🚫 Common Mistakes Montgomery County, Kansas Families Make After Hazing
| Mistake | Why It Hurts Your Case | What to Do Instead |
|---|---|---|
| Deleting texts or social media | Destroys evidence | Save everything |
| Posting about the incident online | Can be used against you | Stay off social media |
| Talking to the fraternity/sorority | They’ll coordinate their story | Let your attorney handle all communication |
| Waiting to act | Evidence disappears, deadlines expire | Call an attorney immediately |
| Assuming it’s “not that bad” | Hazing causes long-term harm | Get medical and legal help |
🎯 Why Montgomery County, Kansas Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now
- We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and UH
- We know how to build these cases
- We know how to win
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
- Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies before representing victims
- We know their playbook – and we use it against them
- We’ve seen how they try to deny claims—we won’t let them do that to your family
3. Nationwide Reach – Including Montgomery County, Kansas
- We serve hazing victims anywhere in America
- Federal court authority (U.S. District Court admission)
- Dual-state bar licenses (Texas AND New York)
- We will travel to Montgomery County, Kansas for depositions, trials, and client meetings
4. No Upfront Costs for Montgomery County, Kansas Families
- We work on contingency – you pay nothing unless we win
- No hourly fees, no retainer
- We take the risk so you don’t have to
5. Aggressive, Compassionate Representation
- We treat Montgomery County, Kansas families like family
- We understand the trauma of hazing
- We fight for justice with everything we have
🗣️ What Montgomery County, Kansas Families Are Saying About Us
“Consistent communication and not one time did I call and not get a clear answer regarding my case.” – Dame Haskett
“One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello and they said that they would take it. And in the next few months, I got a call to pick up this handsome check.” – Donald Wilcox
“The Manginello Law Firm treated me with honesty and respect from the very beginning. I was able to trust the firm to advocate for me.” – Debra Cambric-Chisolm
“You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client that’s caught in the middle of many other cases. You are FAMILY to them and they protect and fight for you as such.” – Chad Harris
📞 Montgomery County, Kansas Hazing Victims: Call Us Now
If your child was hazed in Montgomery County, Kansas or anywhere in America, we can help.
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We serve Montgomery County, Kansas families nationwide. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🚨 Montgomery County, Kansas: This Is Happening Near You
National fraternities with hazing histories operate at universities near Montgomery County, Kansas:
| Fraternity | Hazing History | Universities Near Montgomery County |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi | Waterboarded our client; Andrew Coffey died in 2017 | Multiple Kansas universities |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon | Multiple hazing deaths nationwide | KU, K-State, Wichita State |
| Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) | Stone Foltz death ($10.1M settlement) | Multiple Kansas universities |
| Beta Theta Pi | Timothy Piazza death ($110M+ settlement) | Multiple Kansas universities |
| Phi Delta Theta | Maxwell Gruver death ($6.1M verdict) | Multiple Kansas universities |
If your child is pledging any of these organizations near Montgomery County, Kansas, they are at risk.
🎓 To Montgomery County, Kansas Greek Organizations: We Are Watching
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi—if your chapter operates near Montgomery County, Kansas, know this:
- We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for $10 million
- We know your corporate structures, your insurance, and your history
- If you haze students near Montgomery County, Kansas, we will find you
- We will sue your chapter, your nationals, and every individual involved
- We will shut you down
The Beta Nu chapter at UH? Closed. The same will happen to your Montgomery County, Kansas chapter if you haze.
🏛️ To Montgomery County, Kansas Universities: You Are Liable
If hazing happens on your campus or in a building you own, you are responsible.
- You have the power to stop hazing – but you choose not to
- You have the power to inspect fraternity houses – but you choose not to
- You have the power to expel dangerous organizations – but you choose not to
When a student is hazed on your watch, we will hold you accountable.
📢 Montgomery County, Kansas: It’s Time to End Hazing
Hazing is not tradition. It’s not bonding. It’s not character-building.
It’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s torture.
And it ends now.
If your child was hazed in Montgomery County, Kansas, call Attorney 911. We will fight for your family.
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Montgomery County, Kansas families: We are your legal emergency responders.
