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February 23, 2026 9 min read
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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Hazing Victims in Randolph County, Missouri โ€” You Are Not Alone

If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or student organization in Randolph County, Missouri โ€” we can help.

The same hazing that hospitalized our client in Houston happens right here in Randolph County. The same fraternities operate at universities near Randolph County. The same negligence exists at Randolph County institutions. And we are fighting back โ€” with a $10 million lawsuit that proves these cases can win.

You donโ€™t have to suffer in silence. You donโ€™t have to accept โ€œtraditionโ€ as an excuse for abuse. And you donโ€™t have to fight alone.

Call us now for a free, confidential consultation:
๐Ÿ“ž 1-888-ATTY-911
๐Ÿ“ง ralph@atty911.com

๐Ÿšจ What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Randolph County

In November 2025, our attorneys filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and struck with wooden paddles โ€” leaving him hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure.

This wasnโ€™t an accident. It was systematic abuse disguised as tradition.

And itโ€™s happening in Randolph County too.

๐Ÿ“ Hazing in Randolph County, Missouri โ€” The Reality

Randolph County is home to Moberly Area Community College (MACC), and near major universities like the University of Missouri (Columbia), Truman State University (Kirksville), and William Woods University (Fulton) โ€” all with active Greek life.

The same fraternities involved in the Houston case โ€” Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and others โ€” have chapters at universities near Randolph County.

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Randolph County, they face the same risks.

๐Ÿ” What Is Hazing? (And Why Itโ€™s Illegal in Missouri)

Hazing isnโ€™t โ€œjust a prankโ€ or โ€œharmless fun.โ€ Under Missouri law, hazing includes:

โœ… Physical abuse โ€” beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion
โœ… Forced consumption โ€” alcohol, food, or non-food substances (like in the Houston case)
โœ… Sleep deprivation โ€” late-night activities, early-morning workouts
โœ… Psychological torture โ€” humiliation, threats, isolation
โœ… Sexual abuse โ€” forced nudity, carrying sexual objects, assault
โœ… Waterboarding or simulated drowning โ€” yes, it happens in Randolph County too

Missouri Revised Statutes ยง 578.360 makes hazing a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the severity. Consent is not a defense โ€” meaning even if your child โ€œagreedโ€ to participate, the law still protects them.

๐Ÿ’” What Hazing Does to Randolph County Students

Hazing doesnโ€™t just hurt physically โ€” it leaves lifelong scars.

Our Houston client was hospitalized for four days with kidney failure. He couldnโ€™t walk. He was in excruciating pain. And heโ€™s still recovering.

But the damage goes deeper:

๐Ÿ”น PTSD and anxiety โ€” from fear of retribution or reliving the abuse
๐Ÿ”น Depression and suicidal thoughts โ€” from shame and isolation
๐Ÿ”น Academic decline โ€” missed classes, failing grades, dropped out
๐Ÿ”น Financial ruin โ€” medical bills, therapy costs, lost scholarships
๐Ÿ”น Trust issues โ€” betrayal by people they thought were friends

This isnโ€™t โ€œbrotherhood.โ€ This is abuse. And itโ€™s happening to Randolph County students right now.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Randolph County?

When hazing happens, everyone involved can be held accountable:

Defendant Why Theyโ€™re Liable
Local Chapter Directly organized and conducted hazing
National Organization Knew about hazing risks but failed to supervise
University/College Failed to protect students despite knowing hazing happens
Chapter Officers Leaders who allowed or encouraged abuse
Individual Members Participated in or witnessed hazing and did nothing
Alumni/Hosts Allowed hazing at their homes or properties

In our Houston case, weโ€™re suing all of them โ€” including the university that owned the fraternity house where the abuse occurred.

If your child was hazed in Randolph County, we will pursue every liable party.

๐Ÿ’ฐ How Much Is a Randolph County Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing cases settle for millions of dollars โ€” and juries award even more when the conduct is egregious.

Case Fraternity Injury Settlement/Verdict
Stone Foltz (Ohio, 2021) Pi Kappa Alpha Death $10.1 million
Maxwell Gruver (Louisiana, 2017) Phi Delta Theta Death $6.1 million jury verdict
Timothy Piazza (Penn State, 2017) Beta Theta Pi Death $110+ million
Leonel Bermudez (Houston, 2025) Pi Kappa Phi Kidney failure $10 million lawsuit pending

Randolph County families deserve the same justice.

We fight for compensation for:
โœ” Medical bills (past and future)
โœ” Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
โœ” Lost wages and earning capacity
โœ” Therapy and mental health treatment
โœ” Punitive damages (to punish the organization and prevent future hazing)

๐Ÿ“ž What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Randolph County

STEP 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

If your child is injured, go to the ER or urgent care. Document everything.

STEP 2: Preserve All Evidence

๐Ÿ“Œ Save all texts, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, and social media posts about hazing.
๐Ÿ“Œ Take photos of injuries, hazing locations, and any items used (paddles, alcohol, etc.).
๐Ÿ“Œ Write down everything your child remembers โ€” dates, times, who was involved.
๐Ÿ“Œ Get witness names and contact info โ€” other pledges, friends, bystanders.

STEP 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without a Lawyer

Fraternities, sororities, and universities will try to control the narrative, destroy evidence, and pressure your child to stay quiet.

Do NOT:
โŒ Sign anything from the organization
โŒ Give a statement to their lawyers or insurance
โŒ Accept a settlement without legal advice
โŒ Post about the incident on social media

STEP 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

๐Ÿ“ž 1-888-ATTY-911
๐Ÿ“ง ralph@atty911.com

We offer free, confidential consultations for Randolph County hazing victims. We work on contingency โ€” you pay nothing unless we win your case.

๐ŸŽฏ Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Randolph County Hazing Case?

1. Weโ€™re Fighting This Battle Right Now

While other firms talk about hazing, weโ€™re actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit. We know how to win.

2. We Know How Fraternities Operate

Both of our attorneys are former insurance defense lawyers โ€” we know how fraternities and universities try to avoid liability. And we know how to beat them.

3. We Have Federal Court Authority

We can pursue Randolph County hazing cases in federal court, giving us more leverage against national organizations.

4. We Travel to Randolph County

We donโ€™t just serve Randolph County from Houston โ€” we come to you. For depositions, meetings, and trials, weโ€™ll be there.

5. We Speak Spanish

Many Randolph County families speak Spanish. Se habla espaรฑol โ€” we can help without language barriers.

6. We Care About Your Child

We see your child as a person, not a paycheck. Weโ€™ve seen what hazing does to kids, and weโ€™re fighting to make sure it never happens again.

๐Ÿ“ข Our Message to Randolph County Fraternities: We Are Watching

To the fraternities operating near Randolph County:

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi โ€” if your chapter is hazing students, know this:

We are tracking your house corporations. We know your national structures. We know your insurance policies. And we know your hazing history.

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

If you haze students in Randolph County, we will find every liable entity โ€” and we will sue them all.

The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston learned this the hard way. Your chapter could be next.

๐Ÿซ Our Message to Randolph County Universities: You Are Liable

Universities near Randolph County โ€” Moberly Area Community College, University of Missouri, Truman State, William Woods โ€” you have a duty to protect your students.

If you own fraternity houses, you are responsible for what happens inside them.

If you knew hazing was happening and did nothing, you are liable.

If another student is hurt or killed because of your inaction, we will hold you accountable.

The University of Houston is learning this lesson right now. Donโ€™t let it be you.

๐Ÿ“ž Randolph County Families: Call Us Now

If your child was hazed in Randolph County, you have legal rights. But you must act fast โ€” Missouri has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases.

Call us now for a free, confidential consultation:
๐Ÿ“ž 1-888-ATTY-911

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