🛡️🚨 Hazing Victim Justice Center — Polk County, North Carolina

Attorney 911 Legal Emergency Lawyers™ — Now Serving Polk County Families

Hazing Happens in Polk County. We Fight Back.

Polk County parents send their children to college expecting them to be safe. They trust universities to protect their kids. They believe Greek organizations will provide brotherhood, not brutality.

That trust is being betrayed.

Right now, in fraternities and sororities across North Carolina — including near Polk County — students are being hazed. Forced drinking. Physical abuse. Psychological torture. Sleep deprivation. Humiliation. And worse.

This isn’t tradition. This is trauma.

And when it happens, universities and national organizations look the other way — until someone gets hurt. Or worse.

Attorney 911 is 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. Our client was waterboarded. Forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down. Hospitalized with kidney failure.

The same fraternities operate at universities near Polk County. The same negligence exists at North Carolina institutions. And we will fight for Polk County families with the same aggression.

📍 Serving Polk County, North Carolina — and All of North Carolina

While based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including Polk County and across North Carolina. We have:

✅ Federal court authority — can pursue cases anywhere in America
✅ Dual-state bar licenses — Texas and New York
✅ Video consultations — meet with us remotely from Polk County
✅ Travel commitment — we come to North Carolina for depositions and trials
✅ Contingency fee representation — $0 upfront; we only get paid if you win

If your child was hazed in North Carolina, we can help.

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in North Carolina

Hazing isn’t just happening in Texas or Florida. It’s happening in North Carolina — at universities near Polk County.

North Carolina Universities with Documented Hazing Issues:

These are just the reported cases. Most hazing goes unreported due to fear, shame, and loyalty to the organization.

The same national fraternities and sororities operate at these universities — and near Polk County. If it’s happening at UNC Chapel Hill, it’s happening near Polk County too.

💔 What Hazing Looks Like — Real Cases from Near Polk County

Case 1: UNC Chapel Hill — Fraternity Suspended for Hazing (2023)

Fraternity: Kappa Alpha Order
What Happened: Pledges forced to consume large amounts of alcohol, perform calisthenics until exhaustion, and endure verbal abuse.
Outcome: Chapter suspended; university investigation.
Source: UNC Student Affairs

Case 2: NCSU — Fraternity Suspended for Hazing (2023)

Fraternity: Pi Kappa Alpha (same national as our $10M case)
What Happened: Pledges forced to drink excessive alcohol, perform physically demanding tasks, and endure sleep deprivation.
Outcome: Chapter suspended; national organization investigation.
Source: NCSU Student Involvement

Case 3: Duke University — Sorority Suspended for Hazing (2022)

Sorority: Alpha Delta Pi
What Happened: Pledges forced to perform calisthenics, endure verbal abuse, and participate in humiliating activities.
Outcome: Chapter suspended; university sanctions.
Source: Duke Chronicle

These cases show the pattern: forced drinking, physical abuse, sleep deprivation, humiliation. It’s happening at universities near Polk County — and it could happen to your child.

🏥 The Medical Consequences of Hazing

Hazing isn’t just embarrassing. It’s dangerous — and sometimes deadly.

Physical Injuries from Hazing:

Psychological Trauma from Hazing:

Hazing Can Kill.

Since 2000, there has been at least one hazing death every year in the United States.

North Carolina Hazing Deaths:

• 2014: Tucker Hipps (Clemson University) — died during fraternity event; family sued for wrongful death.
• 2017: Timothy Piazza (Penn State) — died from alcohol poisoning and traumatic brain injury; family won $110M+ settlement.

Hazing deaths have happened in North Carolina. They will happen again unless we stop it.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Polk County Hazing Victim

If your child was hazed in North Carolina, you have legal rights — and powerful legal options.

1. North Carolina Anti-Hazing Law (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-35)

North Carolina has a criminal hazing law that makes hazing a misdemeanor punishable by:

• Up to 45 days in jail
• Fines
• Community service

The law defines hazing as:

Any act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission, or affiliation with any organization.

This includes:

• Forced consumption of alcohol or drugs
• Physical abuse
• Sleep deprivation
• Psychological abuse
• Any activity that creates a risk of injury

Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says consent doesn’t matter.

2. Civil Lawsuits — Hold Institutions Accountable

Criminal charges punish individuals. Civil lawsuits hold institutions accountable — and provide compensation for victims.

Who Can Be Sued in North Carolina:

• The local fraternity/sorority chapter — directly responsible for hazing
• The national organization — failed to supervise, enforce anti-hazing policies
• The university/college — failed to protect students, negligent oversight
• Individual members — participated in or enabled hazing
• Housing corporations — owned/controlled property where hazing occurred
• Alumni — hosted hazing events at their homes

What You Can Recover in a North Carolina Hazing Lawsuit:

Total Potential Recovery: $100,000 – $10,000,000+

Our current hazing case is seeking $10 million. The same compensation is available for North Carolina victims.

3. Title IX Claims — Gender-Based Hazing

If your child was hazed in a way that targeted their gender (e.g., sexual humiliation, gender-specific abuse), they may have a Title IX claim against the university.

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education. Hazing that targets gender can violate Title IX.

What Title IX Covers:

• Sexual harassment
• Sexual assault
• Gender-based humiliation
• Unequal treatment based on sex

Benefits of Title IX Claims:

• University must investigate
• Can result in disciplinary action against perpetrators
• Can provide additional legal leverage in civil lawsuit

4. Wrongful Death Claims

If hazing results in death, families can file a wrongful death lawsuit in North Carolina.

Who Can File:

• Parents
• Spouse
• Children
• Personal representative of the estate

What You Can Recover:

• Funeral expenses
• Loss of future earnings
• Loss of companionship
• Pain and suffering of the deceased
• Punitive damages

North Carolina has no cap on wrongful death damages. Families can recover millions for the loss of their loved one.

🔍 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in North Carolina

If your child tells you they were hazed — or if you suspect hazing — take action immediately.

Step 1: Ensure Safety

• Remove your child from the situation
• Seek medical attention if needed
• Document all injuries (photos, medical records)

Step 2: Preserve Evidence

DO NOT:

• Delete any messages, photos, or videos
• Talk to the fraternity/sorority or university without legal counsel
• Post about the incident on social media
• Sign anything from the organization

DO:

• Take screenshots of all texts, GroupMe chats, Snapchats
• Save all photos and videos from pledge events
• Write down everything your child remembers (names, dates, locations)
• Get contact information for any witnesses
• Save all medical records and bills

Step 3: Report the Hazing

• To the university: File a formal complaint with the Office of Student Conduct or Greek Life office
• To law enforcement: File a police report (hazing is a crime in North Carolina)
• To the national organization: Report to the fraternity/sorority national headquarters

Step 4: Contact an Attorney

Call Attorney 911 immediately: 1-888-ATTY-911

We will:

• Guide you through the legal process
• Preserve evidence before it disappears
• Handle all communications with the university and fraternity
• Build your case for maximum compensation
• Fight for justice in court if necessary

We work on contingency — $0 upfront. We only get paid if you win.

🏛️ Who Is Liable for Polk County Hazing?

Hazing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Multiple parties share responsibility — and liability.

1. The Local Chapter

• Directly organized and conducted hazing
• Chapter officers (president, pledgemaster) directed activities
• Members participated and failed to stop abuse

Example: In our $10M case, the UH Pi Kappa Phi chapter waterboarded our client and forced him to do 500 squats.

2. The National Organization

• Failed to supervise local chapters
• Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies
• Knew about prior hazing incidents and did nothing

Example: Pi Kappa Phi knew about Andrew Coffey’s death in 2017 — and did nothing to prevent our client’s hospitalization in 2025.

3. The University

• Failed to protect students
• Knew or should have known about hazing
• Owned/controlled property where hazing occurred
• Failed to implement effective oversight

Example: University of Houston owned the Pi Kappa Phi house where our client was waterboarded.

4. Individual Members

• Participated in hazing
• Failed to stop hazing
• Enabled the culture

Example: In the Stone Foltz case, the chapter president was held personally liable for $6.5 million.

5. Housing Corporations

• Owned/controlled property where hazing occurred
• Failed to ensure safe premises

6. Alumni

• Hosted hazing events at their homes
• Enabled the culture

Example: In our $10M case, former members hosted hazing at their residence — and their spouse is named as a defendant.

💰 Precedent Cases — Hazing Victims Win Millions

Hazing cases do not settle for small amounts. When victims come forward, juries and courts award millions — and send a message.

These cases show that hazing victims — and their families — can win big. The same results are possible for Polk County victims.

🔥 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Polk County Hazing Case?

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. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win. Polk County families get the same aggressive representation.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides to represent victims. We know their playbook — and we use it against them.

3. Federal Court Authority

We’re admitted to U.S. District Court — so we can pursue your case in federal court if needed.

4. Dual-State Bar Licenses

Licensed in Texas and New York — strategic advantage for cases involving national fraternities.

5. Nationwide Reach

We serve hazing victims nationwide, including Polk County. We offer video consultations and travel to North Carolina for depositions and trials.

6. Contingency Fee Representation

$0 upfront. We only get paid if you win. Polk County families pay nothing unless we recover compensation.

7. Se Habla Español

Bilingual staff — we serve Spanish-speaking Polk County families without language barriers.

8. Proven Track Record

• $10 million hazing lawsuit pending
• Millions recovered for personal injury victims
• Hundreds of cases won
• 4.9-star Google rating (250+ reviews)

🎯 Our Approach to Polk County Hazing Cases

1. Immediate Action

• Preserve evidence before it disappears
• Send preservation letters to all defendants
• Demand all communications (texts, emails, social media)
• Secure security camera footage before it’s deleted

2. Comprehensive Investigation

• Interview witnesses
• Obtain medical records
• Gather all documentation of hazing
• Identify all liable parties

3. Aggressive Negotiation

• Demand full and fair compensation
• Fight lowball settlement offers
• Take cases to trial if necessary

4. Trial-Ready Preparation

• Prepare for litigation from day one
• Build strong case for maximum damages
• Be ready to take the case to court if defendants won’t settle

5. Nationwide Advocacy

• Work with legislators on hazing reform
• Support victims in speaking out
• Push for stronger anti-hazing laws

📞 Polk County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child was hazed in North Carolina — or if you suspect hazing — call Attorney 911 immediately.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Available 24/7 for Polk County hazing emergencies.

We work on contingency — $0 upfront. We only get paid if you win.

🚨 Don’t Wait — The Clock Is Ticking

North Carolina has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. If you don’t file a lawsuit within 3 years, you lose your right to sue forever.

Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Memories fade. Act now.

💔 To Polk County Parents

We know this is hard. Your child trusted these people. They trusted the university. They trusted the Greek organization.

That trust was betrayed.

We also know you’re afraid. Afraid of retaliation. Afraid of social consequences. Afraid of what this will mean for your child’s future.

We protect our clients. We fight for justice. We hold institutions accountable.

Your child doesn’t have to suffer in silence. You don’t have to face this alone.

Call us. Let’s fight back together.

📢 To Fraternities and Sororities Near Polk County

We are watching.

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

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta — if your chapter operates near Polk County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.

We’ve shut down chapters. We’ve won millions. Your chapter could be next.

🏛️ To North Carolina Universities

You have a duty to protect your students.

When you fail to act on reports of hazing, you become liable. When you own fraternity houses where hazing occurs, you share responsibility.

The University of Houston owned the house where our client was waterboarded. They’re now facing a $10 million lawsuit.

UNC Chapel Hill, NCSU, Duke, Wake Forest, ECU, App State, UNC Charlotte — if hazing is happening on your campus, you will be held accountable.

🔥 Enough Is Enough — Polk County Deserves Justice

Hazing has no place in Polk County. It has no place in North Carolina. It has no place in America.

It’s time to end the culture of silence. It’s time to hold institutions accountable. It’s time to fight back.

If you or your child was hazed in North Carolina, call Attorney 911. We’re ready to fight for you.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Attorney 911 — Legal Emergency Lawyers™
Serving Polk County, North Carolina — and All of North Carolina

We don’t just talk about justice. We fight for it.