Hazing Victims in Newton County, Arkansas: Your Legal Rights and How to Get Justice

To Newton County Families: We See You. We Believe You. We Will Fight for You.

If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or other student organization near Newton County, you may feel shocked, betrayed, and unsure what to do next. We understand the pain and confusion you’re experiencing. You are not alone.

At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing. This same fraternity operates at universities near Newton County, and we are ready to bring the same fight to Arkansas.

We know Newton County families send their children to college expecting them to be safe. When that trust is broken through hazing, the consequences can be devastating—both physically and emotionally. Newton County students deserve the same aggressive legal representation we provide in Texas.

We serve hazing victims nationwide, including Newton County, Arkansas. Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.

The Hazing Crisis in Arkansas and Beyond

Hazing is not harmless fun or “tradition.” It is a dangerous, often illegal practice that has led to serious injuries and deaths across the country—including in Arkansas and neighboring states.

Recent Hazing Incidents in the Region:

• University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR): Multiple hazing incidents reported in recent years, including alcohol-related hospitalizations
• Arkansas State University (Jonesboro, AR): Greek organizations suspended for hazing violations
• University of Central Arkansas (Conway, AR): Fraternity suspended for hazing in 2022
• University of Missouri (Columbia, MO): Student died from alcohol poisoning during fraternity hazing in 2021
• University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK): Multiple fraternities suspended for hazing in 2023

The same national fraternities and sororities involved in these incidents have chapters at universities near Newton County. If your child attends college in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Texas, they face the same risks.

What Constitutes Hazing in Arkansas?

Arkansas law defines hazing as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the physical or mental health of a student for the purpose of initiation into an organization. This includes:

✅ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion
✅ Forced consumption – Alcohol, food, or other substances to the point of vomiting or passing out
✅ Psychological abuse – Sleep deprivation, humiliation, threats of expulsion
✅ Dangerous activities – Waterboarding, extreme weather exposure, blindfolded exercises
✅ Sexual humiliation – Forced nudity, carrying sexual objects, sexual assault

In our current case, a student was:

• Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
• Forced to do 500 squats until he collapsed
• Beaten with wooden paddles
• Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to continue exercising
• Hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure

This is not “tradition.” This is abuse. And it happens at universities near Newton County.

Who Is Liable for Hazing in Newton County?

When hazing occurs, multiple parties can be held legally responsible:

1. The Local Chapter

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

2. The National Organization

National fraternities and sororities have a duty to supervise their chapters. If they knew or should have known about hazing and failed to stop it, they can be held liable.

In our current case:

• Pi Kappa Phi had a prior hazing death (Andrew Coffey, 2017) and did nothing to prevent future incidents
• They admitted knowledge of a “hazing crisis” but failed to enforce anti-hazing policies
• This same organization has chapters at universities near Newton County

3. The University

Universities have a duty to protect students from foreseeable harm. If they knew about hazing risks and failed to act, they can be held liable.

In our current case:

• The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where hazing occurred
• They had a prior hazing incident in 2017 and did nothing to prevent future incidents
• Universities near Newton County have the same responsibility to protect students

4. Individual Members

Every person who participated in, encouraged, or failed to stop hazing can be held personally liable.

In the Stone Foltz case (2021), the fraternity president was ordered to pay $6.5 million personally.

Your Legal Rights as a Newton County Hazing Victim

1. Civil Lawsuit for Compensation

You can sue for:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages (if your child missed work or internships)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Punitive damages (to punish the defendants for egregious conduct)

Recent hazing settlements and verdicts:

• $10.1 million – Bowling Green State University (2021)
• $6.1 million – Louisiana State University (2017)
• $110+ million – Penn State University (2017)

Our current case seeks $10 million for a hazing victim who survived but suffered serious injuries. Newton County families can pursue the same compensation.

2. Criminal Charges (If Applicable)

Hazing can be a misdemeanor or felony in Arkansas, depending on the severity. If your child was seriously injured or died, criminal charges may be filed against the perpetrators.

3. University Disciplinary Action

You can report hazing to the university, which may result in:

• Chapter suspension or closure
• Individual member expulsion
• Loss of university recognition for the organization

What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Newton County

Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

Even if your child says they’re “fine,” some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis or alcohol poisoning) may not show symptoms immediately. Get them checked by a doctor as soon as possible.

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any items used
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, emails)
• Write down everything your child remembers (dates, times, what happened, who was involved)
• Get witness information (names and contact info of other pledges or bystanders)

Step 3: Do NOT Confront the Organization Alone

• Do not talk to fraternity/sorority leaders without legal counsel
• Do not sign anything from the organization
• Do not post about the incident on social media (this can be used against you)

Step 4: Contact an Experienced Hazing Attorney

Call Attorney 911 immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911.

We will:
✅ Evaluate your case for free (no upfront cost)
✅ Preserve evidence before it disappears
✅ Handle all communications with the organization and university
✅ Pursue maximum compensation for your child’s injuries

We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Newton County Hazing Case?

1. We Are 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 how to build these cases, and we know how to win.

2. We Have Insider Knowledge of How Fraternities Operate

Both of our attorneys are former insurance defense lawyers. We know how fraternities, universities, and insurance companies try to avoid liability. We use that knowledge to dismantle their defenses.

3. We Serve Newton County and Nationwide

While we are based in Texas, we represent hazing victims across the country, including Newton County, Arkansas. We offer:

• Video consultations for Newton County families
• Willingness to travel to Arkansas for depositions and trials
• Federal court authority to pursue cases nationwide

4. We Understand the Unique Challenges of Hazing Cases

Hazing victims often face:

• Fear of retaliation (our client is afraid to speak publicly)
• Shame and embarrassment (they blame themselves)
• Loyalty to the organization (they don’t want to “ruin” the fraternity)
• Pressure to stay silent (fraternity members may intimidate them)

We protect our clients and ensure their voices are heard.

5. We Have a Proven Track Record of Results

• $10+ million in our current hazing case (pending)
• Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury cases
• Hundreds of cases won by exposing flawed evidence
• Former insurance defense attorneys—we know their playbook

Newton County Universities and Greek Organizations: We Are Watching

If your fraternity or sorority chapter operates near Newton County, know this:

⚠️ We are tracking your corporate structures, your insurance policies, and your hazing histories.
⚠️ The same legal strategies that shut down Pi Kappa Phi at UH apply to your chapter.
⚠️ If you haze students in Newton County, we will pursue every liable entity—including individuals, the local chapter, the national organization, and the university.
⚠️ We already know your EINs, your legal names, and your addresses.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma—if your chapter operates near Newton County, clean up your act before we clean you out in court.

Newton County Parents: Protect Your Child Before It’s Too Late

Hazing doesn’t just happen at “big state schools.” It happens at:

• University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR)
• Arkansas State University (Jonesboro, AR)
• University of Central Arkansas (Conway, AR)
• Hendrix College (Conway, AR)
• Lyon College (Batesville, AR)
• And other universities near Newton County

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority, talk to them about hazing. Make sure they know:

• They have the right to say no to dangerous activities
• They should report hazing immediately (even anonymously)
• They can call us anytime if they’re being hazed

Newton County families: We will travel to you. We will fight for you. We will make sure this never happens to another child from Newton County.

Contact Attorney 911 Today

If your child has been hazed at a university near Newton County, call us immediately for a free, confidential consultation.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Newton County families: Your child deserves justice. Let us fight for you.