Hazing Lawyers in Nemaha County: Protecting Students from Fraternity & Sorority Abuse

Nemaha County Parents: Your Child Could Be Next

Hazing doesn’t just happen in big cities or major universities—it happens right here in Nemaha County. The same national fraternities and sororities that have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries operate at colleges near Nemaha County. If your child is pledging a Greek organization, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.

At Attorney 911, we’re fighting this battle right now. We’re currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for a hazing victim who suffered rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and beaten with wooden paddles. This same abuse could be happening to Nemaha County students.

If your child has been hazed, you have legal rights. We serve Nemaha County families and will fight aggressively to hold fraternities, sororities, and universities accountable.

What Is Hazing? It’s Not “Tradition”—It’s Abuse

Hazing is any activity that endangers a student’s physical or mental health for the purpose of initiation, membership, or maintaining status in a group. In Kansas, hazing is illegal—and it’s not just “boys being boys.”

Common Hazing Practices in Nemaha County & Beyond

Physical abuse: Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion
Forced consumption: Alcohol, food, or non-food items until vomiting
Waterboarding & simulated drowning (yes, this happens—our client was waterboarded with a garden hose)
Sleep deprivation: Late-night activities, forced errands for members
Psychological torture: Humiliation, threats, isolation
Sexual abuse: Forced nudity, carrying sexual objects, sexual assault

This isn’t “brotherhood” or “sisterhood.” It’s assault. It’s battery. It’s sometimes criminal.

Why Nemaha County Families Need a Hazing Lawyer

1. Universities & Fraternities Will Protect Themselves—Not Your Child

When hazing happens, institutions cover it up. They pressure victims to stay quiet. They claim it was “consentual.” They blame the victim.

We know their playbook because we’ve seen it before. We’re currently suing Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for the same failures that could happen at Nemaha County schools.

2. You Have a Limited Time to Act

Kansas has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.
Evidence disappears fast—texts get deleted, witnesses forget, organizations destroy records.
The sooner you act, the stronger your case.

Don’t wait until it’s too late.

3. Hazing Causes Serious, Permanent Harm

Our client in Houston was hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure. Other hazing victims have suffered:

Traumatic brain injuries
Alcohol poisoning & death
Permanent organ damage
Severe PTSD, anxiety, and depression

These injuries can last a lifetime.

4. You Can Sue Even If Your Child “Consented”

Fraternities will argue: “He agreed to participate.” But Kansas law says consent is not a defense to hazing.

If your child was coerced, threatened, or didn’t fully understand the risks, they can still sue.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Nemaha County Hazing Case?

We don’t just sue the students who did the hazing. We go after everyone responsible:

Defendant	Why They’re Liable
Local fraternity/sorority chapter	Directly organized and conducted hazing
National fraternity/sorority organization	Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture
University/college	Failed to prevent hazing despite knowing the risks
Fraternity/sorority house corporation	Owned the property where hazing occurred
Individual members (president, pledgemaster, etc.)	Participated in or allowed hazing
Alumni who hosted hazing	Allowed abuse at their homes

In our current case, we’re suing:

Pi Kappa Phi National
The local UH chapter
The fraternity house corporation
The University of Houston (because they owned the house where hazing happened)
Individual members and alumni

The same legal strategy applies to Nemaha County cases.

What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Nemaha County

Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

Go to the ER or urgent care—even if injuries seem minor.
Document everything—photos of injuries, medical records, hospital bills.
Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning can be deadly—don’t wait.

Step 2: Preserve Evidence

Save all texts, GroupMe messages, Snapchats, and social media posts about hazing.
Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any items used (paddles, alcohol bottles, etc.).
Get names and contact info of witnesses (other pledges, bystanders).
Do NOT delete anything—even if it’s embarrassing.

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

They will try to control the narrative.
They may pressure your child to sign documents that waive their rights.
They may intimidate witnesses.

Step 4: Contact a Hazing Lawyer Immediately

We offer free consultations—no upfront cost.
We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.
We travel to Nemaha County for depositions, meetings, and trials.

$10 Million Lawsuit: The Case That Proves Nemaha County Families Can Win

We’re currently representing a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. Here’s what happened:

The Hazing That Hospitalized Our Client

Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
Forced to do 500 squats, 100+ pushups, and bear crawls until he collapsed
Beaten with wooden paddles
Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to lie in vomit-soaked grass
Another pledge collapsed unconscious—they kept hazing anyway
Result: Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure—hospitalized for 4 days

Why This Case Matters for Nemaha County

✅ Same national fraternities operate near Nemaha County—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and others have chapters at Kansas universities.
✅ Universities near Nemaha County face the same liability—if they own fraternity houses or fail to supervise Greek life, they can be sued.
✅ $10 million is possible—this is the same amount the Stone Foltz family won in a hazing death case.
✅ We’re fighting this battle right now—Nemaha County families get the same aggressive representation.

Precedent Cases: Hazing Victims Win Millions

Case	Fraternity	University	Outcome
Stone Foltz (2021)	Pi Kappa Alpha	Bowling Green State	$10.1 million settlement
Maxwell Gruver (2017)	Phi Delta Theta	LSU	$6.1 million jury verdict
Timothy Piazza (2017)	Beta Theta Pi	Penn State	$110+ million settlement
Andrew Coffey (2017)	Pi Kappa Phi	Florida State	Confidential settlement

These cases prove that hazing victims can win big. The same legal strategies apply to Nemaha County.

What Damages Can Nemaha County Hazing Victims Recover?

We pursue full compensation for:

Medical bills (ER, hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
Lost wages (time missed from work or internships)
Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
Punitive damages (to punish the fraternity/university for egregious conduct)
Wrongful death damages (if hazing results in death)

In Kansas, there is NO cap on pain and suffering damages—meaning juries can award millions for severe injuries.

Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Nemaha County Hazing Case?

✅ We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
We know the legal strategies that work.
We know the defenses fraternities will use—and how to defeat them.

✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both of our attorneys worked for insurance companies before switching to victim representation.
We know how they try to deny claims—and we know how to beat them.

✅ We Serve Nemaha County Families

No upfront cost—we work on contingency (you pay nothing unless we win).
We travel to Nemaha County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
Video consultations available if you can’t travel.

✅ Aggressive, Compassionate Representation

“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.” — Lupe Peña, Attorney 911

We don’t just see your child as a case—we see them as a person who was betrayed by the institutions that were supposed to protect them.

Nemaha County Hazing Victims: You’re Not Alone

Hazing is widespread at colleges near Nemaha County. The same national fraternities that paid millions in settlements operate here. The same universities that failed to stop hazing in other states could be failing Nemaha County students.

But you have power. You can hold them accountable. You can protect other students. You can send a message that hazing won’t be tolerated.

If your child was hazed in Nemaha County, call us now.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Free consultation. No upfront cost. We don’t get paid unless you win.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hazing in Nemaha County

1. Can I sue if my child “consented” to hazing?

Yes. Kansas law says consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, they can still sue if they were coerced, threatened, or didn’t fully understand the risks.

2. What if the hazing happened off-campus?

You can still sue. Hazing laws apply on or off campus. If hazing occurred at a private home, the homeowners can be held liable.

3. Can I sue the university if they didn’t know about the hazing?

Yes. Universities have a duty to supervise Greek life. If they failed to implement proper oversight, they can be held liable—even if they didn’t know about a specific incident.

4. How much is a Nemaha County hazing case worth?

It depends on the severity of the injuries, but hazing cases often settle for millions. Our current case is seeking $10 million. Other cases have resulted in:

$10.1 million (Stone Foltz)
$6.1 million (Maxwell Gruver)
$110+ million (Timothy Piazza)

5. What if my child is afraid of retaliation?

We protect our clients. Many hazing victims fear speaking out—our client in Houston was too afraid to do an interview. We ensure your child’s safety and privacy.

6. How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

Kansas has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Don’t wait—evidence disappears fast.

7. Can I sue if my child wasn’t physically injured?

Yes. Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression) is also compensable. Many hazing victims suffer long-term emotional damage.

8. What if the fraternity claims it was “just a prank”?

Hazing is not a prank. Waterboarding, forced exercise to exhaustion, and beatings are assault and battery—not “tradition.”

Nemaha County Colleges & Greek Organizations: We’re Watching

To fraternities and sororities operating near Nemaha County:

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Delta Chi, and others—we know your history.
We know you’ve paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries.
We know you continue to haze students despite knowing the risks.
We are coming for you.

To universities near Nemaha County:

If you own fraternity houses where hazing happens, you’re liable.
If you fail to supervise Greek life, you’re liable.
If you cover up hazing, you’re liable.

The $10 million lawsuit we filed is just the beginning.

Nemaha County Parents: Protect Your Child Today

Hazing doesn’t just happen in big cities—it happens in Kansas, and it could happen to your child.

If your son or daughter was hazed at a college near Nemaha County, you have legal rights. You can hold the fraternity, sorority, and university accountable. You can prevent this from happening to another student.

Call us now for a free, confidential consultation.