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Red Willow County Parents: Your Child Is At Risk
Every year, students across Nebraska and the nation suffer torture, abuse, and life-threatening injuries in the name of “tradition.” Fraternities, sororities, sports teams, and campus organizations near Red Willow County use hazing to intimidate and control students — and universities turn a blind eye.
This isn’t harmless fun. This is assault. This is battery. This is criminal.
At Attorney 911, we’re currently 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 until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure. The same fraternities operate at universities near Red Willow County. The same negligence exists in Nebraska. Your child could be next.
If your child has been hazed in Red Willow County or anywhere in Nebraska, we will fight for you.
What Is Hazing? The Truth About “Tradition”
Hazing is not team-building. It’s not “paying your dues.” It’s abuse disguised as tradition.
Hazing Activities Happening Near Red Willow County:
✅ Waterboarding — Simulated drowning with hoses
✅ Forced eating — Consuming milk, hot dogs, or peppercorns until vomiting
✅ Extreme physical punishment — 100+ pushups, 500+ squats, bear crawls, 100-yard crawls
✅ Wooden paddles — Being struck until bruised or bleeding
✅ Sleep deprivation — Forced to drive members at all hours, disrupting sleep
✅ Psychological torture — Humiliation, threats, carrying sexual objects
✅ Forced alcohol consumption — Binge drinking leading to alcohol poisoning
✅ Sexual humiliation — Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
These aren’t rumors. This is what we’re fighting in court right now.
The Medical Consequences: What Hazing Does to Your Child
Hazing doesn’t just leave emotional scars. It causes permanent physical damage.
Common Hazing Injuries in Nebraska:
| Injury | Cause | Consequences |
|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Extreme physical exertion (500 squats, bear crawls) | Muscle breakdown, kidney failure, potential death |
| Acute kidney failure | Rhabdomyolysis, dehydration | Hospitalization, dialysis, potential transplant |
| Alcohol poisoning | Forced binge drinking | Coma, brain damage, death |
| Traumatic brain injury | Beatings, falls, paddling | Permanent cognitive impairment, memory loss |
| Hypothermia | Forced exposure to cold weather | Organ failure, frostbite, death |
| Heat stroke | Forced exercise in extreme heat | Organ failure, brain damage, death |
| PTSD, anxiety, depression | Psychological torture, threats | Long-term therapy, medication, suicide risk |
| Death | Extreme physical abuse, alcohol poisoning | Irreversible loss of life |
Our client was hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being forced to do 500 squats. This is happening at universities near Red Willow County. Your child could be next.
Who Is Liable? Everyone Who Allowed This to Happen
When hazing occurs, multiple parties share responsibility. We pursue every single one to ensure full accountability.
Defendants We Sue in Hazing Cases:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| Chapter officers | Leadership responsibility; directed activities |
| Individual members | Participated in hazing; failed to stop it |
| National organization | Knew about hazing culture; failed to supervise chapters |
| University/college | Owned property where hazing occurred; failed to protect students |
| Board of Regents | Institutional oversight failure |
| Alumni/former members | Hosted hazing at their homes; premises liability |
| Insurance companies | Coverage for institutional negligence |
We don’t just sue broke college students. We go after the institutions with deep pockets — universities, national fraternities, and their insurance carriers.
The Legal Framework: Nebraska Hazing Laws
Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-311.08 — Hazing Defined
“Hazing means any activity by which a person intentionally or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health or safety of an individual for the purpose of initiation into, admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership in any organization.”
This includes:
- Physical brutality
- Forced consumption of food, alcohol, or drugs
- Sleep deprivation
- Psychological abuse
- Any activity that creates a risk of serious bodily injury
Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-311.09 — Criminal Penalties
| Offense | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Hazing (Class II misdemeanor) | Up to 6 months in jail, $1,000 fine |
| Hazing causing serious bodily injury (Class I misdemeanor) | Up to 1 year in jail, $1,000 fine |
| Hazing causing death (Class IIIA felony) | Up to 3 years in prison, $10,000 fine |
Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds the organization accountable.
Why Red Willow County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Fight Right Now
We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the battle right now, and we’re bringing the same aggression to Red Willow County families.
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook
Both of our attorneys worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know exactly how they try to minimize or deny claims. We use that insider knowledge to dismantle their defenses and maximize your recovery.
3. Federal Court Authority — We Can Pursue Your Case Anywhere
We’re admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, giving us the ability to pursue hazing cases nationwide, including in Nebraska. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
4. Dual-State Bar Admission — Strategic Advantage
We’re licensed in Texas and New York, giving us a strategic edge when suing national fraternities headquartered in other states.
5. We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español
We provide bilingual legal services to Spanish-speaking families in Red Willow County and across Nebraska.
6. Contingency Fee — $0 Upfront
We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case. No hourly fees. No retainers. No financial risk to you.
What to Do If Your Child Has Been Hazed in Red Willow County
Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately
Even if your child seems “fine,” hazing injuries can be life-threatening. Rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and internal injuries may not show symptoms immediately. Go to the ER or urgent care.
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
- Take photos of injuries, hazing locations, and any items used in hazing
- Save all communications — texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails
- Get witness contact information — other pledges, bystanders, friends
- Keep medical records — hospital bills, doctor’s notes, therapy records
- Do NOT delete anything — even if it seems embarrassing
Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization or University Without Legal Counsel
- They will try to control the narrative.
- They will pressure your child to stay quiet.
- They may destroy evidence.
- Anything your child says can be used against them.
Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately
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- Free consultation — We’ll evaluate your case at no cost
- Evidence preservation — We’ll ensure nothing is lost or destroyed
- Legal strategy — We’ll build a case against every liable party
- No upfront cost — We only get paid if we win
Precedent Cases: Multi-Million Dollar Proof That Hazing Cases Win
1. Stone Foltz — $10.1 Million (Bowling Green State University / Pi Kappa Alpha)
- What happened: Pledge forced to drink entire bottle of alcohol; died from alcohol poisoning
- Outcome: $10.1 million settlement (largest public university hazing payout in Ohio history)
- Why it matters: Our $10 million demand is directly in line with this precedent
2. Maxwell Gruver — $6.1 Million Jury Verdict (LSU / Phi Delta Theta)
- What happened: Pledge forced to drink during “Bible Study” event; died from alcohol poisoning (BAC 0.495 — 6x legal limit)
- Outcome: $6.1 million jury verdict; Max Gruver Act passed (hazing now a felony in Louisiana)
- Why it matters: Juries hate hazing and will award millions
3. Timothy Piazza — $110+ Million (Penn State / Beta Theta Pi)
- What happened: Pledge forced to run “gauntlet” — 18 drinks in 82 minutes; fell down stairs; fraternity members waited 12 hours to call 911
- Outcome: $110+ million settlement; multiple criminal convictions; Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law passed
- Why it matters: Strong evidence = massive outcomes
4. Andrew Coffey — Pi Kappa Phi (FSU)
- What happened: Pledge forced to drink entire bottle of bourbon; died from alcohol poisoning
- Outcome: Chapter permanently closed; multiple criminal charges
- Why it matters: Same fraternity as our current case — they had 8 years to fix their culture and didn’t
These cases prove that hazing lawsuits win. The same legal strategies apply to Red Willow County cases.
Universities Near Red Willow County With Greek Life — The Same Hazing Risks Exist
Red Willow County is home to McCook Community College, and nearby universities with active Greek life include:
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln (45 miles east)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney (100 miles northeast)
- Chadron State College (150 miles northwest)
- Peru State College (180 miles east)
- Wayne State College (200 miles northeast)
These institutions have the same fraternities and sororities involved in hazing deaths nationwide:
- Pi Kappa Phi (our current lawsuit)
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Texas A&M chemical burns case)
- Kappa Sigma (multiple hazing deaths)
- Phi Delta Theta ($6.1 million verdict in Gruver case)
- Pi Kappa Alpha (Stone Foltz case)
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Red Willow County, they face the same risks.
Frequently Asked Questions for Red Willow County Families
Q: My child was hazed but didn’t go to the hospital. Do we still have a case?
A: Yes. Even without hospitalization, hazing causes PTSD, anxiety, depression, and long-term psychological harm. We pursue compensation for pain and suffering, therapy costs, and emotional distress.
Q: The fraternity says my child “consented” to hazing. Does that matter?
A: No. Nebraska law explicitly states that consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the organization is still liable.
Q: We’re worried about retaliation. How do you protect my child?
A: We take every precaution to protect our clients:
- Confidentiality — We never share your information without permission
- Legal protections — Retaliation is illegal and can be pursued as a separate claim
- Evidence preservation — We document everything to build a strong case
- Media strategy — We control the narrative to prevent victim-blaming
Q: How much does it cost to hire a hazing lawyer?
A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency, meaning we only get paid if we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery — if we don’t win, you owe us nothing.
Q: How long does a hazing lawsuit take?
A: Most cases settle within 12-24 months, but complex cases can take longer. We work aggressively to resolve your case as quickly as possible while maximizing your compensation.
Q: Can we sue if the hazing happened off-campus?
A: Yes. Hazing is illegal on or off campus. If the hazing occurred at a private residence, we can pursue the homeowners and their insurance.
Q: What if my child was hazed in a sports team or club, not a fraternity?
A: We represent hazing victims from all organizations, including:
- Sports teams
- Marching bands
- ROTC programs
- Academic clubs
- Honor societies
- Any group that uses abuse as “initiation”
Red Willow County Families: This Ends Now
Hazing has gone on for too long. Universities and fraternities prioritize reputation over student safety. They turn a blind eye until someone gets hospitalized or dies. Then they close a chapter, issue a statement, and wait for the outrage to pass — so they can do it all over again.
Enough is enough.
If your child has been hazed in Red Willow County or anywhere in Nebraska, you have the power to stop this. You have the power to hold them accountable. You have the power to protect the next student.
We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are ready to fight for your family.
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