Hazing Victim Legal Representation in Noble County, Indiana – Attorney 911

Noble County Parents: Your Child Could Be Next

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “tradition.” It’s abuse, torture, and sometimes murder—and it’s happening at colleges and universities near Noble County, Indiana.

At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure. This isn’t an isolated incident—it’s part of a national crisis that could be happening right here in Noble County.

If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization in Noble County, you have legal rights—and we will fight for you.

Why Noble County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

We’re currently representing a hazing victim in a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—the same fraternities that operate at universities near Noble County. We know how to build these cases, hold institutions accountable, and win.

2. We Know the Playbook

Both of our attorneys—Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena—are former insurance defense lawyers. We’ve seen how universities, fraternities, and insurance companies try to minimize, deny, or cover up hazing incidents. Now, we use that insider knowledge to fight for victims.

3. We Serve Noble County Families

While we’re based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including Noble County. We offer:
✅ Free consultations (in-person, phone, or video)
✅ Contingency fee representation – $0 upfront, we only get paid if we win
✅ Aggressive litigation – We sue universities, national fraternities, and individual members
✅ Travel to Noble County – For depositions, trials, and client meetings

4. We Have a Proven Track Record

• $10M lawsuit currently pending against Pi Kappa Phi (Houston)
• Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury cases
• Former insurance defense attorneys – We know how they fight back
• Federal court authority – Can pursue cases nationwide

What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Indiana)

Indiana law defines hazing as:

“Forcing, coercing, or requiring a student to perform an act that creates a substantial risk of physical harm for the purpose of initiation into a student organization.”

Common Hazing Activities in Noble County (That Are Illegal)

❌ Physical abuse – Paddling, beatings, forced exercise to exhaustion
❌ Forced consumption – Alcohol, food, or non-food substances until vomiting
❌ Waterboarding/simulated drowning – Yes, this is happening (we’re suing over it)
❌ Sleep deprivation – Forced late-night activities, early morning drills
❌ Psychological torture – Humiliation, degradation, threats of expulsion
❌ Sexual abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects

Indiana law says: Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds the organization accountable.

Who Is Liable for Hazing in Noble County?

If your child was hazed, we can sue:

✔ The local fraternity/sorority chapter – For organizing and participating in hazing
✔ The national fraternity/sorority organization – For failing to supervise and enforce anti-hazing policies
✔ The university/college – For failing to prevent hazing (especially if they own the fraternity house)
✔ Individual members – Chapter presidents, pledgemasters, and active participants
✔ Alumni & housing corporations – If hazing occurred at their property

We don’t just sue broke college students—we go after the institutions with deep pockets.

What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Noble County

Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
• Hazing injuries (like rhabdomyolysis from forced exercise) can worsen over time.
• Medical records are critical evidence.

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

📱 Save all communications – Texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs
📸 Take photos/videos – Injuries, hazing locations, alcohol containers, paddles
📝 Write down everything – Dates, times, what happened, who was involved
👥 Get witness names – Other pledges, bystanders, anyone who saw what happened

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization or Their Lawyers

• Fraternities, sororities, and universities will try to control the narrative.
• Do NOT sign anything without legal counsel.
• Do NOT give a statement to administrators, risk managers, or insurance adjusters.

Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

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

Time is critical. Indiana has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your rights expire.

Noble County Hazing Cases We Can Handle

We represent victims of hazing in:
🔹 Fraternities & sororities (Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, etc.)
🔹 Sports teams (football, basketball, wrestling, etc.)
🔹 Marching bands & ROTC
🔹 Honor societies & student clubs
🔹 Military academies & prep schools

If your child was hazed at any Noble County school—or anywhere in Indiana—we can help.

Universities Near Noble County Where Hazing Happens

While we can’t name specific incidents without evidence, we know that hazing occurs at universities across Indiana, including:

🏫 Purdue University (West Lafayette)
🏫 Indiana University (Bloomington)
🏫 Ball State University (Muncie)
🏫 Indiana State University (Terre Haute)
🏫 University of Notre Dame (South Bend)
🏫 Butler University (Indianapolis)
🏫 Valparaiso University (Valparaiso)
🏫 Taylor University (Upland)
🏫 Huntington University (Huntington)

The same fraternities that hazed our client in Texas have chapters at these schools—and they’re hazing students in Indiana too.

What Compensation Can Noble County Families Recover?

If your child was hazed, you may be entitled to:

✅ Medical expenses – Hospital bills, therapy, future treatment
✅ Lost wages – Time missed from work or internships
✅ Pain and suffering – Physical and emotional trauma
✅ Punitive damages – To punish the organization for egregious conduct
✅ Educational damages – Tuition refunds, scholarship losses
✅ Wrongful death – If hazing resulted in death

We’ve seen hazing cases result in:

• $6.1 million jury verdict (Maxwell Gruver, LSU)
• $10.1 million settlement (Stone Foltz, Bowling Green)
• $110+ million settlement (Timothy Piazza, Penn State)

Our $10 million demand in the Pi Kappa Phi case is in line with these precedents.

Why Noble County Families Need a Lawyer

1. Universities & Fraternities Have Lawyers—You Need One Too

• They have in-house legal teams, risk managers, and insurance adjusters working to minimize your claim.
• They will blame your child, saying they “consented” to hazing.
• They will lowball settlement offers to make the problem go away.

2. We Know How to Fight Back

✔ We’ve sued fraternities before – We know their tactics.
✔ We’re former insurance defense attorneys – We know how they try to deny claims.
✔ We have federal court authority – We can pursue cases nationwide.
✔ We don’t back down – If they won’t settle fairly, we take them to trial.

3. Time Is Running Out

• Indiana’s statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of injury.
• Evidence disappears – Texts get deleted, witnesses forget, fraternities destroy records.
• The longer you wait, the harder it is to win.

Noble County Hazing Lawyer – Free Consultation

If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization in Noble County or anywhere in Indiana, call us immediately.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Noble County Families

Q: My child was hazed but doesn’t want to sue. Should we still call a lawyer?

A: Yes. Even if your child doesn’t want to sue, you should consult with an attorney to understand your rights. Many victims change their minds after seeing how the organization treats them. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Q: Can we sue if the hazing didn’t result in hospitalization?

A: Yes. Even if your child wasn’t hospitalized, hazing can cause PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other long-term harm. You may still have a case.

Q: The fraternity said my child “consented” to hazing. Can they still be sued?

A: Yes. Indiana law says consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child agreed to participate, the law still holds the organization accountable.

Q: How much does a hazing lawyer cost?

A: Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis—we only get paid if we win your case. Our fee comes out of the settlement, so you pay nothing out of pocket.

Q: Can we sue if the hazing happened off-campus?

A: Yes. Hazing is illegal whether it happens on or off campus. If it was part of a student organization’s initiation, you can sue.

Q: What if my child was hazed at a private university in Indiana?

A: Private universities can be sued just like public ones. We’ve handled cases against both.

Q: Can we sue if the hazing happened in high school?

A: Yes. Hazing isn’t just a college problem—it happens in high schools too. We can help.

Noble County Parents: This Could Happen to Your Child

The Hazing Crisis Is Real—and It’s Happening Near Noble County

In November 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was:
✔ Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✔ Forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down
✔ Struck with wooden paddles
✔ Forced to eat until he vomited, then made to run through his own vomit
✔ Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure

This isn’t an isolated incident—it’s part of a national pattern.

Pi Kappa Phi’s Deadly History

• 2017: Andrew Coffey died at Florida State University after forced drinking at a Pi Kappa Phi event.
• 2025: Our client was hospitalized at University of Houston after extreme hazing.

Same fraternity. Same negligence. 8 years apart.

Universities Near Noble County Are Failing Students

• 2017: A student at University of Houston was hospitalized with a lacerated spleen from hazing.
• 2025: Another student was hospitalized with kidney failure from hazing at the same university.

Same school. Same failure. 8 years apart.

If it can happen at major universities, it can happen at schools near Noble County.

Noble County Hazing Lawyer – Act Now

If your child was hazed, you have rights. But you must act fast.

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

We serve Noble County families—and hazing victims nationwide.

Noble County Families: We Will Fight for You

We’re not just lawyers—we’re parents, advocates, and fighters. We’ve seen what hazing does to families, and we won’t stop until justice is served.

Call us today. Your child’s future may depend on it.