🚨 Sanilac County Hazing Lawyer – Fraternity & Sorority Abuse Attorney

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Sanilac County Families: This Happens Here Too

You send your child to college expecting them to be safe. You trust that universities and Greek organizations near Sanilac County will protect them. But the truth is, hazing happens at colleges and universities across Michigan—including those near Sanilac County—and it’s destroying lives.

Right now, our law firm is fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston for hazing that hospitalized a student with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. The fraternity waterboarded him. They forced him to do 500 squats until he collapsed. They struck him with wooden paddles. And when he ended up in the hospital, they closed the chapter and planned to come back—as if nothing happened.

This isn’t just happening in Texas. It’s happening in Michigan. It’s happening near Sanilac County.

The same national fraternities that operate at Michigan universities have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries. Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma—these organizations have chapters near Sanilac County, and they have a documented history of abuse.

If your child has been hazed at a fraternity or sorority near Sanilac County, they deserve justice. And we will fight for them.

🔥 What Is Hazing? It’s Not “Tradition” – It’s Abuse

Hazing isn’t harmless fun. It’s not “building brotherhood.” It’s assault, battery, and psychological torture—and it’s illegal in Michigan.

Hazing Includes:

✔ Forced consumption – Alcohol, food, or other substances to the point of vomiting, choking, or alcohol poisoning
✔ Physical abuse – Beatings, paddling, branding, or extreme exercise leading to injury
✔ Psychological torture – Waterboarding, sleep deprivation, humiliation, or threats of expulsion
✔ Sexual abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, or carrying sexual objects
✔ Dangerous stunts – Blindfolded activities, confinement, or exposure to extreme weather
✔ Servitude – Forced cleaning, driving members, or running errands

In our current case, a student was:

• Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
• Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he couldn’t stand
• Struck with wooden paddles
• Forced to eat until he vomited, then made to lie in his own vomit
• Hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour
• Hospitalized for 4 days with kidney failure

This isn’t “tradition.” This is torture. And it’s happening near Sanilac County.

🏛️ Who Is Liable for Hazing in Sanilac County?

When hazing happens, everyone involved is responsible—not just the individual members. We pursue all liable parties to maximize compensation for victims.

Defendants We Sue in Hazing Cases:

🔹 Local fraternity/sorority chapter – Directly organized and participated in hazing
🔹 National fraternity/sorority organization – Knew about hazing risks but failed to prevent it
🔹 University/college – Failed to supervise Greek life, ignored prior hazing incidents
🔹 Chapter officers (President, Pledgemaster, etc.) – Directed hazing activities
🔹 Individual members – Participated in or failed to stop hazing
🔹 Alumni & housing corporations – Allowed hazing on their property
🔹 Insurance companies – Covering the institutions and individuals responsible

In our current case, we’re suing:

• Pi Kappa Phi National (for failing to stop hazing despite knowing about a “hazing crisis”)
• University of Houston (for owning the fraternity house where torture occurred)
• Individual fraternity members (for participating in the abuse)
• A former member and his spouse (for allowing hazing at their home)

Sanilac County families: We will pursue every liable party in your case too.

💰 How Much Is a Hazing Case Worth in Sanilac County?

Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts when victims come forward. Juries and insurance companies take these cases seriously—especially when institutions have a history of ignoring abuse.

Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts:

Sanilac County families: These same results are possible for your child.

What You Can Recover in a Sanilac County Hazing Case:

💵 Medical expenses – Hospital bills, therapy, future treatment
💵 Lost wages – Time missed from work or school
💵 Pain and suffering – Physical and emotional trauma
💵 Mental anguish – PTSD, anxiety, depression
💵 Punitive damages – To punish the organization for gross negligence
💵 Wrongful death – If hazing led to a fatality

We don’t just fight for compensation—we fight for change. Our current case has already led to the shutdown of the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at UH, and we’re working to ensure this never happens again.

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

Hazing victims often stay silent out of shame, fear, or loyalty to the organization. But speaking up protects others and ensures the people responsible are held accountable.

📋 Immediate Steps for Sanilac County Families:

1. 🏥 Seek medical attention immediately – Even if injuries seem minor, get them documented
2. 📸 Preserve all evidence – Texts, photos, videos, social media posts, witness names
3. 🚫 Do NOT talk to the fraternity/sorority or university alone – They will try to control the narrative
4. 📞 Call us immediately – 1-888-ATTY-911 – Evidence disappears fast, and statutes of limitations apply
5. 📝 Report the incident – Consider filing a police report or Title IX complaint
6. 💬 Encourage other victims to come forward – Hazing is often systematic; other pledges may have suffered too

⚠️ Critical Warning:

• Do NOT delete any messages or posts – This is destruction of evidence
• Do NOT sign anything from the organization – They may try to get you to waive your rights
• Do NOT post about the incident on social media – Anything you say can be used against you

📞 Why Sanilac County Families Choose Attorney 911

✅ We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

While other law firms talk about hazing, we’re actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit. We know how to build these cases, and we know how to win.

✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña worked for insurance companies and national defense firms before switching sides. We know exactly how they’ll try to deny your claim—and how to beat them.

✅ Federal Court Authority

We’re admitted to U.S. District Court, meaning we can pursue hazing cases nationwide—including in Sanilac County, Michigan.

✅ Dual-State Bar Licenses

We’re licensed in Texas and New York, giving us strategic advantages when suing national fraternities headquartered in other states.

✅ We Travel to Sanilac County

Distance is not a barrier. We will come to Sanilac County for depositions, meetings, and trials.

✅ Contingency Fee – $0 Upfront

We don’t get paid unless we win your case. Sanilac County families pay nothing out of pocket.

✅ Se Habla Español

We provide bilingual legal services for Spanish-speaking families.

🎓 Hazing Happens at These Michigan Schools Near Sanilac County

Michigan has dozens of colleges and universities with active Greek life, and hazing occurs at many of them. Some of the schools near Sanilac County where hazing may be happening include:

🔹 University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) – Major Greek life presence
🔹 Michigan State University (East Lansing) – Large Greek system
🔹 Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant) – Active fraternities and sororities
🔹 Ferris State University (Big Rapids) – Greek organizations on campus
🔹 Alma College (Alma) – Smaller school with Greek life
🔹 Saginaw Valley State University (University Center) – Greek organizations present
🔹 Oakland University (Rochester) – Greek life community
🔹 Wayne State University (Detroit) – Urban Greek life presence
🔹 Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti) – Active fraternities and sororities
🔹 Grand Valley State University (Allendale) – Large Greek system

If your child attends or pledged at any of these schools—or any other Michigan university—they may be at risk.

📢 Fraternities Near Sanilac County With Hazing Histories

The same national fraternities that have paid millions in hazing settlements operate chapters near Sanilac County:

Sanilac County parents: If your child is pledging any of these fraternities, they face the same risks.

📞 Sanilac County Hazing Victims: Call Now – 1-888-ATTY-911

Time is critical. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Statutes of limitations expire.

We offer:
✅ Free, confidential consultations – No obligation
✅ Immediate case evaluation – We’ll tell you if you have a case
✅ Aggressive representation – We don’t back down from institutions
✅ Contingency fee – You pay $0 upfront; we only get paid if we win
✅ Travel to Sanilac County – We come to you for meetings and depositions

📞 Call now: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com

Sanilac County families: Don’t let them silence your child. Don’t let them get away with this. Call us today.

🚨 Warning to Fraternities Near Sanilac County

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, and every other fraternity with chapters near Sanilac County:

We are coming for you.

We know your house corporations. We know your alumni chapters. We know your insurance policies. We know your documented history of hazing deaths and injuries.

If your chapter harms a student near Sanilac County, we will sue:

• Your local chapter
• Your national organization
• Your housing corporation
• Your alumni oversight board
• Every individual member involved

We’ve already shut down one Pi Kappa Phi chapter. Your chapter could be next.

Clean up your act before we clean you out in court.

📜 Michigan Hazing Laws – Your Legal Rights

Michigan has strong anti-hazing laws that protect students. If your child was hazed near Sanilac County, they have legal rights.

Michigan Penal Code § 750.411t – Hazing

• Definition: Any activity expected of someone joining a group that endangers mental or physical health
• Penalty: Up to 1 year in jail and/or $1,000 fine (misdemeanor)
• If serious injury occurs: Up to 5 years in prison and/or $2,500 fine (felony)
• If death occurs: Up to 15 years in prison and/or $10,000 fine (felony)

Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says it doesn’t matter.

Civil Liability in Michigan

In addition to criminal charges, hazing victims can sue for:

• Negligence – The organization failed to protect students
• Assault & Battery – Physical harm was intentional
• Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress – Psychological torture
• Premises Liability – Hazing occurred on unsafe property
• Wrongful Death – If hazing led to a fatality

Michigan does NOT cap pain and suffering damages, meaning juries can award millions for severe cases.

🎯 Our Promise to Sanilac County Families

1. We will listen – We understand the trauma and fear you’re facing.
2. We will investigate – We’ll gather all the evidence to build a strong case.
3. We will fight – We won’t back down from powerful institutions.
4. We will win – We have a track record of multi-million dollar results in hazing cases.
5. We will protect others – By holding abusers accountable, we prevent future hazing.

Sanilac County families: You are not alone. We are here to help.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

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🚨 If Your Child Was Hazed Near Sanilac County, Call Us Before It’s Too Late.

Every day you wait is a day closer to losing your legal rights.