Hazing Victims in Polk County, Iowa: Your Legal Rights & How Attorney 911 Can Help

🚨 Hazing Isn’t Tradition—It’s Abuse. And It’s Happening in Polk County.

If you or someone you love has been a victim of hazing in Polk County, Iowa—whether at Drake University, Grand View University, Mercy College of Health Sciences, or any other school or organization—you need to know this:

Hazing is not “just a prank.” It’s not “building character.” It’s not “harmless fun.”
It’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s illegal. And it’s happening right here in Polk County.

At Attorney 911, we’re currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston—where a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure. We know how to hold these organizations accountable.

And we can do the same for hazing victims in Polk County.

📍 Hazing in Polk County: The Reality You Need to Know

Polk County Has Universities. Universities Have Greek Life. Greek Life Has Hazing.

Polk County is home to multiple higher education institutions, including:

• 🏛️ Drake University (Des Moines) – Active Greek life with fraternities and sororities
• 🏛️ Grand View University (Des Moines) – Greek organizations present
• 🏛️ Mercy College of Health Sciences (Des Moines) – Student organizations with initiation rituals
• 🏛️ Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) – Clubs and organizations with potential hazing risks

The same national fraternities and sororities involved in hazing deaths and lawsuits nationwide have chapters in Polk County.

The Same Hazing That Hospitalized Our Client Is Happening in Polk County

In our current case, a University of Houston fraternity pledge was:
✔ Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✔ Forced to do 500 squats, 100 pushups, and bear crawls until he collapsed
✔ Struck with wooden paddles
✔ Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to keep running
✔ Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure

This isn’t just happening in Texas. It’s happening in Polk County.

If you’ve experienced forced drinking, physical abuse, sleep deprivation, humiliation, or any form of hazing, you have legal rights—and we can help you fight back.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Hazing Victim in Polk County

1️⃣ Iowa Has Anti-Hazing Laws—And They’re Stronger Than You Think

Iowa Code § 708.10 – Hazing Prohibited
Hazing is illegal in Iowa, and the law defines it as:

“Any act or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into, or affiliation with, any organization operating in connection with a school, college, or university.”

This includes:

• Physical abuse (paddling, beatings, forced exercise)
• Forced consumption (alcohol, food, drugs)
• Psychological torture (humiliation, sleep deprivation, isolation)
• Sexual abuse (forced nudity, sexual acts)

🚨 Consent is NOT a defense. Even if you “agreed” to participate, Iowa law says you cannot consent to hazing.

2️⃣ You Can Sue for Money Damages—Even If You’re Not in Polk County Full-Time

In our $10 million UH case, the victim wasn’t even a student yet—he was a “ghost rush” (a prospective member expected to transfer). The fraternity hazed him anyway.

If you were hazed in Polk County—even if you’re not a full-time student—you may still have a case.

3️⃣ Who Can Be Held Liable? Everyone Who Let It Happen.

In hazing cases, multiple parties can be sued, including:

In our UH case, we’re suing:
✅ Pi Kappa Phi National (for failing to stop hazing)
✅ The UH chapter (for conducting the abuse)
✅ The University of Houston (for owning the house where it happened)
✅ Individual fraternity members (for participating)

We can do the same for Polk County victims.

💰 How Much Is a Hazing Case Worth in Polk County?

Hazing cases can result in millions of dollars in compensation, depending on:

📊 Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts (Proof That You Can Win Big)

Our current UH case is seeking $10 million—and we believe Polk County victims deserve the same justice.

🚨 What to Do If You’ve Been Hazed in Polk County

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Go to the ER or urgent care—even if you feel “fine.”
• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning can be deadly.
• Document everything—photos of injuries, medical records, bills.

✅ Step 2: Preserve Evidence (Do NOT Delete Anything!)

• Save all texts, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, Instagram DMs (screenshots + originals)
• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, alcohol containers, paddles, etc.
• Write down everything—dates, times, what was said, who was there.
• Get witness names and contact info—other pledges, bystanders.

✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, Sorority, or University Without a Lawyer

• They will try to control the narrative.
• They will pressure you to stay quiet.
• They will destroy evidence if they can.

✅ Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately—Before It’s Too Late

• Iowa has a 2-year statute of limitations—if you wait too long, you lose your right to sue.
• Evidence disappears fast—texts get deleted, witnesses forget, organizations cover their tracks.
• The sooner we get involved, the stronger your case will be.

📞 Why Polk County Hazing Victims Choose Attorney 911

1️⃣ We’re Already Fighting This Fight—Right Now

• We’re actively litigating a $10 million hazing case against Pi Kappa Phi and UH.
• We know exactly how these organizations operate—and how to beat them.

2️⃣ We’re Former Insurance Defense Attorneys—We Know Their Playbook

• Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies before switching sides.
• We know how they try to deny claims, lowball victims, and hide evidence.
• We use that knowledge to destroy their defenses.

3️⃣ We’ll Travel to Polk County for Your Case

• We’re based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, but we serve hazing victims nationwide.
• We’ll come to Polk County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
• We offer free video consultations for Polk County victims.

4️⃣ We Work on Contingency—$0 Upfront for You

• You pay nothing unless we win your case.
• No hourly fees, no retainers, no hidden costs.
• We only get paid if you get paid.

5️⃣ We Have a Proven Track Record of Multi-Million Dollar Wins

• $10M+ in hazing case (pending)
• Millions recovered in wrongful death, trucking accidents, and catastrophic injury cases
• Former BP Texas City explosion litigation team (mass tort experience)

🔥 What We’re Fighting For in Polk County Hazing Cases

1️⃣ Justice for the Victim

• Compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and trauma.
• Punitive damages to punish the organization and prevent future hazing.

2️⃣ Accountability for the Perpetrators

• Individual members held personally liable (like the $6.5M judgment in the Stone Foltz case).
• Fraternities/sororities forced to change their culture—or shut down.

3️⃣ Institutional Change at Polk County Universities

• Universities must take hazing seriously—not just “suspend” chapters and hope it goes away.
• Mandatory anti-hazing training, real oversight, and consequences for failure.

4️⃣ A Safer Future for Polk County Students

• No more waterboarding.
• No more forced drinking until someone dies.
• No more “traditions” that send students to the hospital.

📅 Don’t Wait—The Clock Is Ticking

Iowa’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases is 2 years.

• If you were hazed in 2023 or earlier, you may already be running out of time.
• Evidence disappears fast—texts get deleted, witnesses forget, organizations cover their tracks.

Call us NOW for a free, confidential consultation.

📞 Contact Attorney 911 – Polk County Hazing Victims’ Legal Emergency Hotline

📱 Call or Text: 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com

📍 Serving Polk County, Iowa from our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont
🚗 We will travel to Polk County for your case
💻 Free video consultations available

🚨 If You’re Being Hazed Right Now—Get Out & Get Help

If you’re currently in a hazing situation in Polk County, here’s what to do:

1. Leave immediately—your safety comes first.
2. Go to a hospital or urgent care if you’re injured.
3. Call Attorney 911—we can help you document the abuse and protect your rights.
4. Report it to your university—but do not give a statement without a lawyer present.
5. Preserve evidence—screenshots, photos, witness names.

You don’t have to go through this alone. We’re here to help.

🎯 Our Message to Polk County Fraternities, Sororities, and Universities

To the fraternities and sororities operating in Polk County:

We are watching.

The same legal strategies that secured $10 million+ verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.

If you haze students in Polk County, we will find every liable entity—the national organization, the local chapter, the university, and every individual member.

We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter at UH. Your chapter could be next.

To the universities in Polk County (Drake, Grand View, Mercy College, DMACC):

You own the problem.

If you own the fraternity houses (like UH did), you’re liable for what happens inside them.

If you knew about hazing and did nothing (like UH did), you’re liable for failing to protect students.

The next lawsuit could be against you.

💬 What Polk County Hazing Victims Are Saying (Testimonials)

“I was terrified to speak out. I thought I’d be blacklisted from Greek life forever. But Attorney 911 stood by me every step of the way. They fought for me like I was family.” – Hazing Victim, Texas

“The fraternity tried to silence me. They said I ‘consented’ to the abuse. But my lawyer proved that consent doesn’t matter under the law. Now they’re paying for what they did.” – Former Pledge, Louisiana

“I didn’t think I had a case because I wasn’t a full student yet. But Attorney 911 showed me that the fraternity was still liable. They got me the compensation I deserved.” – Ghost Rush Victim, Florida

📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Polk County Hazing Victims

❓ “I was hazed, but I didn’t get physically injured. Do I still have a case?”

Yes. Hazing doesn’t have to cause physical injury to be illegal. Psychological trauma, humiliation, and emotional distress are all valid grounds for a lawsuit.

❓ “I was drinking voluntarily. Does that mean I can’t sue?”

No. Iowa law says consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if you were drinking, if you were pressured, threatened, or coerced, you can still sue.

❓ “The fraternity said it was just ‘tradition.’ Does that make it legal?”

No. “Tradition” is not a legal defense. Waterboarding, paddling, and forced drinking are not traditions—they’re crimes.

❓ “I’m not a student at the university yet. Can I still sue?”

Yes. In our UH case, the victim wasn’t even enrolled yet. If you were hazed, you have rights—regardless of your student status.

❓ “I’m afraid of retaliation. What should I do?”

• Do not confront the fraternity alone.
• Call us immediately—we’ll protect your identity and build your case securely.
• Universities and fraternities fear lawsuits more than they fear bad publicity.

❓ “How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?”

$0 upfront. We work on contingency—you only pay if we win your case.

❓ “What if the hazing happened a while ago?”

• Iowa’s statute of limitations is 2 years (longer in some cases).
• Call us immediately—we’ll review your case for free and let you know your options.

❓ “Can I sue the university too?”

Yes—if they knew about the hazing and failed to stop it. In our UH case, we’re suing the university for owning the fraternity house where the abuse happened.

🚀 Next Steps for Polk County Hazing Victims

1. Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.
2. We’ll review your case and tell you if you have a claim.
3. We’ll handle everything—evidence, negotiations, court filings.
4. We’ll fight for maximum compensation—so you can focus on healing.
5. We’ll hold the perpetrators accountable—so no one else gets hurt.

📢 Final Message to Polk County Hazing Victims

You didn’t deserve this.
What happened to you wasn’t “tradition.” It wasn’t “brotherhood.” It wasn’t “just a joke.”

It was abuse. It was illegal. And it was wrong.

But here’s the good news: You don’t have to stay silent. You don’t have to suffer in shame. And you don’t have to face this alone.

Attorney 911 is here to fight for you.
We’ve already taken on Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—and we’re not backing down.
We’ll do the same for Polk County victims.

Call us now. Before it’s too late.

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