🚨 Hazing Victim Legal Support in Putnam County, Florida

Aggressive Representation for Students and Families Affected by Fraternity & Sorority Abuse

🏛️ Putnam County Families: You Are Not Alone

Hazing is not “tradition.” It is not “brotherhood.” It is abuse, assault, and institutional failure—and it happens right here in Putnam County.

At Attorney 911, we are actively fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for torturing a student until he was hospitalized with kidney failure. The same fraternities operate at universities near Putnam County, and the same negligence exists at Putnam County institutions.

If your child has been hazed in Putnam County, we will fight for you with the same aggression we bring to our national cases.

🔥 The Hazing Crisis in Putnam County & Beyond

📌 What Happens in Putnam County Doesn’t Stay in Putnam County

Hazing is a national epidemic, and Putnam County is not immune. The same fraternities and sororities that have killed students at other universities operate chapters near Putnam County, including:

• University of Florida (Gainesville, ~50 miles from Putnam County)
• Florida State University (Tallahassee, ~150 miles from Putnam County)
• University of Central Florida (Orlando, ~100 miles from Putnam County)
• St. Johns River State College (Palatka, within Putnam County)

These organizations have paid MILLIONS in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries—yet they continue to operate in Putnam County.

🚨 The UH Case: A Warning for Putnam County Families

In November 2025, our attorneys filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for waterboarding, forced exercise to the point of kidney failure, and psychological torture of a student.

This is not an isolated incident.

• Pi Kappa Phi has a documented history of hazing deaths (Andrew Coffey, 2017).
• The University of Houston had a prior hazing hospitalization in 2017—and did nothing to stop it.
• The same fraternities operate near Putnam County.

If this can happen in Houston, it can happen in Putnam County.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights in Putnam County, Florida

📜 Florida’s Anti-Hazing Law (Florida Statute § 1006.63)

Florida law explicitly prohibits hazing and holds both individuals and organizations accountable.

What counts as hazing in Florida?

• Physical brutality (beatings, paddling, forced exercise)
• Forced consumption (alcohol, food, drugs)
• Psychological abuse (humiliation, sleep deprivation, threats)
• Dangerous activities (waterboarding, extreme physical exertion)
• Any activity that endangers mental or physical health

Florida law says:
✅ Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the organization is still liable.
✅ Organizations can be fined up to $10,000 for hazing violations.
✅ Hazing that causes serious injury or death is a FELONY (up to 5 years in prison).

💰 What You Can Recover in a Putnam County Hazing Lawsuit

If your child was hazed in Putnam County, you may be entitled to compensation for:

Recent hazing settlements in Florida and nationwide:

• $10.1 million (Stone Foltz, Pi Kappa Alpha, Ohio)
• $6.1 million (Maxwell Gruver, Phi Delta Theta, LSU)
• $110+ million (Timothy Piazza, Beta Theta Pi, Penn State)

Putnam County families deserve the same justice.

🏢 Who Is Liable for Hazing in Putnam County?

1️⃣ The Local Chapter (Fraternity/Sorority at Your Child’s School)

• Directly organized and conducted hazing.
• Individual members can be sued personally (not just the chapter).
• Chapter officers (President, Pledgemaster) face the highest liability.

2️⃣ The National Organization (Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, etc.)

• Knew or should have known about hazing risks.
• Failed to enforce anti-hazing policies.
• Have deep pockets and insurance policies to pay settlements.

3️⃣ The University or College

• Owns or controls fraternity/sorority housing (premises liability).
• Knew or should have known about hazing (negligent supervision).
• Failed to protect students despite prior incidents.

4️⃣ Individual Members & Alumni

• Participated in hazing.
• Failed to stop it.
• Hosted hazing events at their homes (premises liability).

In Putnam County, we will pursue EVERY liable party.

🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Putnam County

✅ Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), alcohol poisoning, and head injuries can be life-threatening.
• Medical records are critical evidence.

✅ Step 2: Preserve ALL Evidence

DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING.

• Text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, Instagram DMs
• Photos/videos of injuries or hazing activities
• Names and contact info of witnesses
• Fraternity/sorority documents (pledge manuals, schedules, rules)

If evidence is deleted, we can still recover it—but act fast.

✅ Step 3: DO NOT Talk to the Fraternity, University, or Their Lawyers

• They will try to control the narrative.
• They will twist your words.
• They will offer lowball settlements before you know the full extent of your injuries.

✅ Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

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

• Free, confidential consultation.
• No upfront fees—we only get paid if we win.
• We handle ALL communication with the fraternity, university, and insurance companies.

🔍 How We Prove Your Putnam County Hazing Case

1️⃣ Medical Records

• Hospitalization for rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, or injuries.
• Therapy records for PTSD, anxiety, or depression.
• Future medical needs (dialysis, kidney monitoring, etc.).

2️⃣ Digital Evidence

• Text messages, social media posts, GroupMe chats showing hazing.
• Photos/videos of injuries or hazing activities.
• Fraternity documents (pledge manuals, schedules, rules).

3️⃣ Witness Testimony

• Other pledges who were hazed.
• Bystanders who saw the abuse.
• Former members who can confirm the culture.

4️⃣ Pattern Evidence

• Prior hazing incidents at the same chapter.
• Prior hazing incidents at other chapters of the same fraternity.
• University’s history of ignoring hazing complaints.

5️⃣ Expert Testimony

• Medical experts to explain injuries.
• Hazing culture experts to explain institutional failure.
• Economic experts to calculate future damages.

💡 Why Putnam County Families Choose Attorney 911

1️⃣ We Are Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

• We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing case against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know how to build these cases.
• We know how to win.

2️⃣ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

• We know how insurance companies think.
• We know their tricks.
• We use that knowledge to MAXIMIZE your compensation.

3️⃣ Federal Court Authority

• We can pursue your case in federal court if needed.
• We serve hazing victims nationwide—including Putnam County.

4️⃣ Bilingual Representation (Se Habla Español)

• We serve Spanish-speaking families in Putnam County without language barriers.

5️⃣ No Upfront Fees

• You pay NOTHING unless we win.
• We advance all case expenses.
• Contingency fee: You only pay a percentage if we recover money for you.

6️⃣ We Travel to Putnam County

• We come to you for depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Distance is not a barrier to justice.

📢 Putnam County Fraternities: We Are Watching

To the fraternities operating near Putnam County:

• Pi Kappa Phi
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
• Sigma Chi
• Kappa Sigma
• Phi Delta Theta
• Beta Theta Pi
• And every other Greek organization in Florida

We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are coming for you.

• We track your corporate structures.
• We know your insurance policies.
• We know your hazing histories.
• We know which of your chapters are dangerous.

If you haze students in Putnam County, we will sue you, your national organization, and your university. We will shut you down. And we will make sure you never do this again.

The UH Pi Kappa Phi chapter that waterboarded our client?
✅ Shut down.
✅ Chapter permanently closed.
✅ $10 million lawsuit pending.

Your chapter could be next.

📞 Putnam County Families: Contact Us Now

If your child has been hazed in Putnam County, Florida, we can help.

🚨 Free, Confidential Consultation

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

We serve Putnam County and all of Florida—no matter where the hazing occurred.

You pay NOTHING unless we win.

📜 Frequently Asked Questions for Putnam County Families

❓ “My child was hazed, but they ‘consented.’ Can we still sue?”

✅ YES. Florida law explicitly states that consent is NOT a defense to hazing.

❓ “The fraternity says it was just ‘tradition.’ Is that an excuse?”

✅ NO. “Tradition” does not justify torture, assault, or life-threatening activities.

❓ “We’re worried about retaliation. Will the fraternity come after us?”

✅ We protect our clients. We handle ALL communication with the fraternity and university. They cannot contact you without going through us.

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

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

❓ “How long do we have to file a lawsuit?”

✅ Florida’s statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of injury. Do not wait—evidence disappears, and your rights expire.

❓ “Can we sue if the hazing happened off-campus?”

✅ YES. Hazing is illegal whether it happens on or off campus.

❓ “What if my child was hazed at a college outside Putnam County?”

✅ We represent hazing victims nationwide. If your child was hazed at UF, FSU, UCF, or any other Florida university, we can help.

🏆 Our Commitment to Putnam County Families

“We see your child as a person—not a paycheck. We will fight for Putnam County families because we truly care.”
— Ralph Manginello & Lupe Pena, Attorney 911

At Attorney 911, we don’t just talk about justice. We fight for it.

If your child was hazed in Putnam County, we will:
✅ Hold the fraternity accountable.
✅ Hold the university accountable.
✅ Fight for maximum compensation.
✅ Protect your family from retaliation.
✅ Make sure this never happens to another Putnam County student.

🚨 Putnam County: Enough Is Enough.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now.