Hazing Injury Lawyers Serving O’Brien County, Iowa – Attorney 911

If Your Child Was Hazed at a College Near O’Brien County, We Can Help

Hazing doesn’t just happen at big universities—it happens right here in Iowa.

At Attorney 911, we’re fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure. The same fraternities and sororities operate at colleges near O’Brien County, and the same risks exist for Iowa students.

If your child was hazed at Northwest Iowa Community College, Iowa Central Community College, or any other school near O’Brien County, we can help. We serve hazing victims nationwide, including O’Brien County families.

📞 Call our hazing hotline now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Why O’Brien County Families Choose Attorney 911 for Hazing Cases

1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

We’re currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing. The same fraternities operate near O’Brien County, and we know how to hold them accountable.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

Both of our attorneys—Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña—worked for insurance companies and national defense firms before switching sides to represent victims. We know how fraternities, universities, and insurance companies try to avoid liability. We use that knowledge to win for O’Brien County families.

3. Federal Court Authority – We Can Sue Anywhere in the U.S.

We’re admitted to U.S. District Court (Southern District of Texas) and licensed in Texas and New York. That means we can pursue hazing cases against national fraternities and universities anywhere in America—including O’Brien County, Iowa.

4. We Travel to O’Brien County for Your Case

We’ll come to O’Brien County for depositions, client meetings, and court appearances. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

5. No Upfront Costs – You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

We work on a contingency fee basis—meaning you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.

6. Se Habla Español – Bilingual Legal Support

Our team includes Spanish-speaking attorneys and staff, ensuring that language is never a barrier to justice for O’Brien County families.

The Hazing Crisis in Iowa – What O’Brien County Families Need to Know

Hazing Isn’t Just a “Big School” Problem

Hazing happens at colleges near O’Brien County, including:

• Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC)
• Iowa Central Community College
• Buena Vista University (Storm Lake, ~30 miles from O’Brien County)
• Dordt University (Sioux Center, ~20 miles from O’Brien County)

These schools have active Greek life chapters, including fraternities and sororities with national organizations that have paid millions in hazing settlements.

The Same Fraternities That Hazed Our Client Operate Near O’Brien County

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta, and other national fraternities have chapters at Iowa colleges. If they hazed a student in Houston, they could be hazing students near O’Brien County right now.

Universities Near O’Brien County Have the Same Liability Problems as UH

In our case, the University of Houston owned the fraternity house where the hazing occurred. If a college near O’Brien County owns or controls Greek housing, they share liability if hazing happens on their property.

Hazing Can Cause Serious, Life-Threatening Injuries

Our client was hospitalized for four days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being forced to do 500 squats, 100 pushups, and waterboarded with a garden hose. Other hazing victims have suffered:

• Alcohol poisoning (leading to death)
• Traumatic brain injuries (from beatings or falls)
• Broken bones (from physical abuse)
• Heat stroke or hypothermia (from forced exposure)
• Sexual assault (in extreme cases)

What Counts as Hazing in Iowa?

Iowa law defines hazing as any activity that endangers the physical or mental health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in an organization.

Examples of Hazing That Could Happen Near O’Brien County:

✅ Forced alcohol consumption (binge drinking, “drink or die” games)
✅ Extreme physical punishment (500 squats, bear crawls, “suicides” until exhaustion)
✅ Waterboarding or simulated drowning (our client was waterboarded with a garden hose)
✅ Forced eating until vomiting (milk, hot dogs, peppercorns, non-food substances)
✅ Sleep deprivation (forced late-night activities, early-morning driving)
✅ Physical beatings (paddling, striking, branding)
✅ Psychological abuse (humiliation, degradation, threats of expulsion)
✅ Sexual humiliation (forced nudity, carrying sexual objects)

If your child experienced any of these at a college near O’Brien County, they were hazed—and they have legal rights.

Who Can Be Sued for Hazing in O’Brien County?

In our $10 million lawsuit, we’re suing:
✔ The local fraternity chapter (directly responsible for hazing)
✔ The national fraternity organization (failed to supervise despite knowing about hazing)
✔ The university (if they owned or controlled the property where hazing occurred)
✔ Individual members (including chapter president, pledgemaster, and active participants)
✔ Former members or alumni (if hazing occurred at their property)

O’Brien County families can sue the same defendants if hazing happens at an Iowa college.

What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed Near O’Brien County

1. Get Medical Help Immediately

• If your child is in danger, call 911.
• Even if injuries seem minor, get medical documentation—some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) don’t show symptoms right away.

2. Preserve All Evidence

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

3. Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Without a Lawyer

• They will try to control the narrative and minimize liability.
• Do not sign anything from the fraternity, sorority, or university.
• Do not give a statement to their lawyers or insurance companies.

4. Call Attorney 911 Immediately

• Hazing cases have tight deadlines (usually 2 years from the incident).
• Evidence disappears fast—texts get deleted, witnesses forget, fraternities destroy records.
• The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case will be.

📞 Call our hazing hotline now: 1-888-ATTY-911

What Damages Can O’Brien County Families Recover?

Hazing victims can sue for:
✅ Medical bills (past and future)
✅ Lost wages (if the victim missed work or school)
✅ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✅ Mental anguish (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
✅ Punitive damages (to punish the fraternity/university for egregious conduct)
✅ Wrongful death damages (if hazing led to death)

In our current case, we’re seeking $10 million for our client’s kidney failure and trauma. O’Brien County families can recover similar compensation.

How We Win Hazing Cases for O’Brien County Families

1. We Prove the Hazing Happened

• We gather texts, social media, photos, videos, and witness statements.
• We subpoena fraternity records, university documents, and security footage.
• We work with medical experts to document injuries.

2. We Prove the Defendants Knew or Should Have Known

• We show that the fraternity had prior hazing incidents (like Pi Kappa Phi’s 2017 death at FSU).
• We prove the university knew about the risks (like UH’s 2017 hazing hospitalization).
• We demonstrate that national organizations failed to supervise their chapters.

3. We Sue Everyone Responsible

• Local chapter (directly responsible for hazing)
• National organization (failed to enforce anti-hazing policies)
• University (if they owned or controlled the property)
• Individual members (including officers and active participants)

4. We Fight for Maximum Compensation

• We demand policy limits from insurance companies.
• We push for punitive damages to send a message.
• We take cases to trial if necessary—juries hate hazing.

O’Brien County Hazing Case FAQs

Q: Can we sue if the hazing happened at a college near O’Brien County, but you’re based in Texas?

A: Yes! We represent hazing victims nationwide, including O’Brien County. We can file lawsuits in federal court and travel to Iowa for your case.

Q: What if my child “consented” to the hazing?

A: Consent is NOT a defense. Iowa law (like Texas law) explicitly states that consent does not excuse hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the fraternity and university can still be held liable.

Q: How much is a hazing case worth?

It depends on the severity of the injuries, but hazing cases often settle for millions. Some examples:

• $10.1 million (Stone Foltz, Pi Kappa Alpha, 2021)
• $6.1 million (Maxwell Gruver, Phi Delta Theta, 2017)
• $110+ million (Timothy Piazza, Beta Theta Pi, 2017)

Q: What if the fraternity tries to cover it up?

We’ve seen fraternities destroy evidence, intimidate witnesses, and lie to investigators. That’s why it’s critical to contact us immediately—we send preservation letters to stop them from hiding evidence.

Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit?

In Iowa, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is 2 years from the date of the hazing. Do not wait—evidence disappears, and your rights expire.

O’Brien County Families: This Is What Happens When You Call Us

1. Free Consultation – We listen to your story and evaluate your case.
2. Immediate Action – We send preservation letters to stop the fraternity from destroying evidence.
3. Investigation – We gather texts, photos, videos, medical records, and witness statements.
4. Demand Letter – We send a formal demand to the fraternity, university, and insurance companies.
5. Negotiation – We fight for a fair settlement—if they lowball, we take them to court.
6. Lawsuit (if needed) – If they refuse to settle, we file a lawsuit and take them to trial.
7. Justice – We hold them accountable and get you the compensation you deserve.

You pay nothing unless we win.

Don’t Let Them Get Away With It – Call Attorney 911 Now

If your child was hazed at a college near O’Brien County, you have the right to fight back. The same fraternities that hazed our client operate in Iowa, and the same risks exist for your child.

We’re already fighting this battle—and we’ll fight for O’Brien County families too.

📞 Call our hazing hotline now: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com/hazing

We come to O’Brien County. We fight for Iowa families. We win.

Serving O’Brien County, Iowa, and Nationwide

Offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont – Representing Hazing Victims Everywhere