Hazing Lawyers Serving Rooks County, Kansas – Attorney 911

🚨 Rooks County Families: Your Child Could Be Next

Hazing isn’t just “tradition” or “boys being boys.” It’s torture. It’s abuse. And it’s happening right now at colleges and universities near Rooks County.

We know this because we’re fighting it in court right now—a $10 million 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 near Rooks County. The same universities fail to protect students. And the same hazing culture exists in Kansas.

If your child has been hazed, we will fight for you like we’re fighting for our Houston client. Rooks County families deserve justice.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Free, confidential consultation for Rooks County hazing victims

🔥 What Hazing Really Looks Like in Kansas

Hazing isn’t just a few pushups or silly pranks. It’s systematic abuse designed to break students down. And it happens every year at Kansas colleges and universities.

Real Hazing Incidents Near Rooks County

While we can’t confirm specific cases in Rooks County without documented evidence, we know the same national fraternities with hazing histories operate at universities near Rooks County, including:

• Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS – ~30 miles from Rooks County)
• University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS – ~200 miles)
• Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS – ~150 miles)
• Wichita State University (Wichita, KS – ~200 miles)

These are the same organizations that have paid millions in hazing settlements nationwide.

What Hazing Looks Like (From Our Current Case)

Our client at the University of Houston was subjected to:

✅ Waterboarding – Simulated drowning with a garden hose
✅ Forced eating until vomiting – Milk, hot dogs, peppercorns
✅ 500+ squats, 100+ pushups – Until he couldn’t stand
✅ Wooden paddles – Beaten as “punishment”
✅ Sleep deprivation – Forced to drive fraternity members at all hours
✅ Psychological torture – Carrying sexual objects, threats of expulsion

He ended up in the hospital with rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and kidney failure—all because he wanted to join a brotherhood.

This could happen to your child at a Kansas university.

💔 Why Rooks County Families Need a Hazing Lawyer

1. Universities Won’t Protect Your Child

Colleges and universities know hazing happens. They have the power to stop it. But they choose not to—until someone gets hurt or dies.

Example:

• The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was hazed.
• They had a prior hazing incident in 2017 (a student hospitalized with a lacerated spleen).
• They did nothing to prevent it from happening again.
• Now, they’re named in our $10 million lawsuit.

If your child is hazed at a Kansas university, the school will protect itself—not your family.

2. Fraternities Will Lie and Cover It Up

When hazing is exposed, fraternities close the chapter quietly and claim they’re “shocked.”

Pi Kappa Phi’s response to our lawsuit?

“We look forward to returning to campus at the appropriate time.”

No apology. No remorse. Just planning their comeback.

They’ll do the same in Kansas.

3. Your Child May Be Too Afraid to Speak Up

Our client is fearful of retribution for speaking out. Many hazing victims are.

They’re told:

• “This is tradition.”
• “Everyone goes through it.”
• “If you tell, you’ll be blacklisted.”

We protect our clients. We fight for them. And we make sure their voices are heard.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Rooks County Hazing Victim

1. Kansas Hazing Laws

Kansas has strict anti-hazing laws (K.S.A. 21-5419). Hazing is a misdemeanor, but if it causes serious injury or death, it can be a felony.

Key points:

• Consent is NOT a defense – Even if your child “agreed” to participate, hazing is still illegal.
• Organizations can be held liable – Fraternities, sororities, and universities can be sued.
• Individuals can be sued – Every person who participated in or allowed hazing can be held personally responsible.

2. Who Can Be Sued?

In our Houston case, we’re suing:
✅ The local fraternity chapter – For organizing the hazing
✅ The national fraternity – For failing to stop it despite knowing about a “hazing crisis”
✅ The university – For owning the fraternity house and failing to protect students
✅ Individual members – For participating in or allowing the abuse

The same applies in Kansas.

3. What Damages Can You Recover?

Hazing victims can sue for:

• Medical bills (hospital stays, therapy, future treatment)
• Lost wages (if injuries affect ability to work)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Punitive damages (to punish the fraternity/university for egregious conduct)

In our Houston case, we’re seeking $10 million—because that’s what it takes to send a message.

🏆 Precedent Cases: Hazing Victims Win Millions

Hazing lawsuits win big. Here’s what other families have recovered:

These cases prove: Hazing victims CAN and DO win. And the same results are possible for Rooks County families.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Kansas

Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Go to the ER – Even if injuries seem minor, hazing can cause hidden damage (rhabdomyolysis, internal bleeding, etc.).
• Document everything – Keep all medical records, photos of injuries, and receipts.

Step 2: Preserve Evidence

• Save all communications – Texts, GroupMe chats, social media posts, emails.
• Take photos/videos – Of injuries, hazing locations, or any evidence.
• Write down what happened – Names of perpetrators, dates, locations, witnesses.

Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone

• They will try to control the narrative.
• They will pressure your child to stay quiet.
• They will destroy evidence.

Step 4: Call a Hazing Lawyer Immediately

• Statute of limitations in Kansas: 2 years – Don’t wait until it’s too late.
• Evidence disappears fast – The sooner we act, the stronger your case.
• We handle everything – We’ll deal with the fraternity, the university, and their lawyers so you don’t have to.

💬 What Rooks County Parents Are Asking Us

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

YES. Kansas law says consent is NOT a defense to hazing. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the fraternity and university can still be held liable.

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

NO. “Tradition” does not justify torture, abuse, or illegal activity. Waterboarding, forced drinking, and extreme physical punishment are not tradition—they’re crimes.

❓ “We live in Rooks County. Can you still help us?”

ABSOLUTELY. We represent hazing victims nationwide, including Kansas. We’ll:

• Offer video consultations so you don’t have to travel.
• Travel to Rooks County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Handle everything remotely if needed.

❓ “How much does a hazing lawyer cost?”

$0 upfront. We work on contingency, meaning:

• You pay nothing to hire us.
• We only get paid if we win your case.
• Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict—you keep the rest.

❓ “What if the fraternity threatens my child?”

We protect our clients. If the fraternity tries to intimidate or retaliate against your child, we’ll hold them accountable in court.

🎯 Why Rooks County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

While other firms talk about hazing, we’re actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to win.

2. We’re Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña used to work for insurance companies. We know exactly how they’ll try to deny your claim—and how to beat them.

3. We Have Federal Court Authority

We’re admitted to U.S. District Court, meaning we can pursue hazing cases nationwide, including Kansas.

4. We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)

Many hazing victims are first-generation students or immigrants. We provide bilingual representation so language is never a barrier.

5. We Travel to You

We’ll come to Rooks County, Hays, or anywhere in Kansas for your case. Distance is not an issue.

6. We Care About Your Child

We see your child as a person—not a paycheck. We’ll fight for them like they’re our own family.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Free, confidential consultation for Rooks County hazing victims

Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com/hazing

🚨 Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Hazing victims often delay reporting because of:

• Shame – They blame themselves.
• Fear of retaliation – They’re afraid of being blacklisted.
• Loyalty to the fraternity – They don’t want to “betray” their brothers.

But the longer you wait:
❌ Evidence disappears (texts deleted, witnesses forget).
❌ The statute of limitations runs out (2 years in Kansas).
❌ The fraternity and university cover it up.

Call us today. We’ll fight for your child.

🔥 A Message to Kansas Fraternities and Universities

To the fraternities operating near Rooks County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students, we will pursue every liable entity.

To the universities in Kansas:
The same institutional negligence that made the University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now—or face the same accountability.

To Greek life leadership at Kansas schools:
The Bermudez case is a warning. Clean up your chapters before we clean them out in court.

🏆 Justice for Rooks County Hazing Victims

Hazing is not tradition. It’s not brotherhood. It’s abuse. And it ends now.

If your child has been hazed at a Kansas college or university, we will fight for you. We’ll hold the fraternity, the university, and every individual responsible accountable.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 today. The consultation is free. The fight is worth it.