Hazing Lawyers in Rhea County, TN – Protecting Students & Families from Greek Life Abuse

🚨 Hazing Is Happening at Rhea County Schools – And It’s Time to Fight Back

Rhea County parents send their children to college expecting them to be safe, to learn, and to grow. They trust that universities and Greek organizations will protect their kids—not torture them in the name of “tradition.”

But the truth is horrifying: hazing is alive and well in Rhea County, TN. The same fraternities and sororities that have killed students at Penn State, LSU, and Florida State operate right here in our community. The same “traditions” that hospitalized a University of Houston student with kidney failure after forced waterboarding and 500 squats are happening at schools near Rhea County.

If your child was hazed in Rhea County, you have rights. And Attorney 911 is here to fight for you.

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—proving that these cases can win. Rhea County families deserve the same aggressive representation we provide in Texas.

📞 Call now for a free, confidential consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911

🔍 What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Tennessee)

Hazing isn’t just “rough initiation.” It’s abuse, torture, and often criminal behavior disguised as “brotherhood” or “sisterhood.”

Examples of Hazing in Rhea County & Nearby Schools:

✅ Forced drinking – Alcohol poisoning, blackouts, death
✅ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, branding
✅ Extreme exercise – 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls until collapse
✅ Waterboarding & simulated drowning – Torture tactics
✅ Sleep deprivation – Forced to stay up all night, then expected to function
✅ Forced consumption – Eating until vomiting, then forced to continue
✅ Sexual humiliation – Carrying sexual objects, forced nudity
✅ Psychological torture – Threats, isolation, degradation

Tennessee Law on Hazing (TCA § 49-7-123)

In Tennessee, hazing is illegal and can result in:

• Criminal charges (misdemeanor or felony)
• Civil lawsuits (suing for medical bills, pain and suffering, punitive damages)
• Expulsion from school
• Fraternity/sorority chapter shutdowns

Most importantly: Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds the organization accountable.

🏫 Hazing Risks at Rhea County & Nearby Schools

While we cannot comment on specific incidents at Rhea County institutions without verified evidence, we know that the same national Greek organizations with hazing histories operate in Tennessee, including near Rhea County.

Schools in Tennessee with Greek Life (Potential Hazing Risks):

• University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) – Active Greek system
• Tennessee Technological University (TTU) – Greek organizations present
• Lee University – Greek life on campus
• Bryan College – Smaller but has Greek organizations
• Nearby state schools (UT Knoxville, MTSU, etc.) – High-risk for hazing

If your child attends any of these schools—or any school with Greek life—they are at risk.

💔 Real Hazing Cases – And What They Mean for Rhea County Families

🔥 Our Current Case: $10 Million Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi & University of Houston

What Happened:

• A student (not even enrolled at UH yet) was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and struck with wooden paddles during fraternity hazing.
• He developed rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure, requiring 4 days in the hospital.
• The fraternity knew about a “hazing crisis” but did nothing.
• The university owned the fraternity house where the abuse occurred.

Why This Matters for Rhea County:

• Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters nationwide—including in Tennessee.
• The same “traditions” are happening in Rhea County.
• Universities near Rhea County have the same liability failures as UH.

💀 Other Tragic Hazing Cases That Could Happen in Rhea County:

These cases prove one thing: Hazing kills. And when it doesn’t kill, it leaves lifelong scars.

⚖️ Who Can Be Sued for Hazing in Rhea County?

If your child was hazed, multiple parties can be held liable, including:

In our Pi Kappa Phi case, we’re suing:
✔ The fraternity chapter
✔ Pi Kappa Phi National
✔ University of Houston (they owned the house)
✔ The fraternity president
✔ The pledgemaster
✔ Current and former members
✔ A former member and his spouse (hazing at their home)

Rhea County families can pursue the same defendants.

💰 What Can Rhea County Families Recover?

Hazing victims and their families may be entitled to compensation for:

Recent hazing settlements & verdicts:

• $10.1M (Stone Foltz, Pi Kappa Alpha)
• $6.1M (Maxwell Gruver, Phi Delta Theta)
• $110M+ (Timothy Piazza, Beta Theta Pi)

Rhea County families can win similar compensation.

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

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked. Some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) don’t show symptoms right away.
• Save all medical records. These will be critical for your case.

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs – Screenshot everything.
• Photos/videos – Document injuries, hazing locations, any evidence.
• Witness contact info – Get names and numbers of other pledges who saw what happened.
• Fraternity/sorority documents – Pledge manuals, schedules, rules.

❌ Step 3: DO NOT Do These Things

• Don’t delete anything – Even if it’s embarrassing, it’s evidence.
• Don’t talk to the fraternity/sorority or university alone – They will try to control the narrative.
• Don’t post on social media – Insurance companies and lawyers will use it against you.
• Don’t sign anything – The organization may try to get you to waive your rights.

✅ Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

• Time is critical. Tennessee has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.
• Evidence disappears fast. Texts get deleted, witnesses forget, organizations destroy records.
• We offer free consultations – No risk, no obligation.

📞 Call now: 1-888-ATTY-911

🛡️ Why Choose Attorney 911 for Rhea County Hazing Cases?

1️⃣ We’re Currently Fighting a $10M Hazing Case – And Winning

• We know how to build these cases.
• We know how to hold fraternities and universities accountable.
• Rhea County families get the same aggressive representation we provide in Texas.

2️⃣ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

• Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena used to defend insurance companies.
• We know how they try to deny claims.
• We know how to dismantle their defenses.

3️⃣ We Travel to Rhea County for Your Case

• We’re based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont—but we come to Rhea County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Distance is not a barrier to justice.

4️⃣ No Upfront Costs – We Work on Contingency

• You pay nothing unless we win.
• No hourly fees, no retainers.
• We don’t get paid until you do.

5️⃣ Se Habla Español – Bilingual Representation

• Hazing affects all communities.
• We speak Spanish fluently and can serve Rhea County’s Hispanic families.

6️⃣ Proven Track Record of Multi-Million Dollar Wins

• BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
• Wrongful death cases (we know how to fight for families)
• Personal injury verdicts (juries trust us)

📢 Our Message to Rhea County Fraternities & Sororities

To the fraternities and sororities operating near Rhea County:

We are watching.

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

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi—if your chapter operates near Rhea County, know this:

• We track your corporate structures.
• We know your insurance policies.
• We know your hazing histories.
• If you haze students in Rhea County, we will pursue every liable entity.

The Pi Kappa Phi chapter at University of Houston? Shut down. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated. $10 million lawsuit pending.

That’s what happens when you haze in Tennessee.

🎯 How Rhea County Families Can Hold Hazers Accountable

Option 1: Civil Lawsuit (What We Do)

• Sue for medical bills, pain and suffering, punitive damages.
• No criminal charges needed – Civil cases have lower burden of proof.
• Can sue individuals, chapters, nationals, and universities.

Option 2: Criminal Complaint (Police Report)

• Hazing is a crime in Tennessee (TCA § 49-7-123).
• Can result in jail time, fines, expulsion.
• We can help you file a police report.

Option 3: University Complaint (Title IX)

• Hazing often violates school conduct codes.
• Can lead to chapter suspension or expulsion.
• We can help you file a Title IX complaint.

Option 4: Media & Public Pressure

• Exposing hazing can save lives.
• We work with national media to tell your story.
• Public pressure forces change.

We recommend pursuing all options simultaneously.

📞 Rhea County Families: Call Us Now – Free Consultation

Hazing is not “tradition.” It’s not “brotherhood.” It’s abuse. And it’s illegal.

If your child was hazed in Rhea County, you have rights. You have options. And you have Attorney 911 on your side.

📞 Call now for a free, confidential consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911

📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

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We don’t get paid unless you do. And we don’t stop until justice is served.

🚨 Don’t Wait – Evidence Disappears Fast

The fraternity will try to delete texts, destroy records, and intimidate witnesses.

The university will try to minimize the incident and protect their reputation.

The clock is ticking. Call us now.

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Attorney 911 – Fighting for Rhea County’s Hazing Victims