🚨 Hazing Lawyer in Spencer County, Indiana | Attorney 911
Spencer County Families: Your Child Was Hazed. Now What?
At Attorney 911, we are 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. This isn’t just happening in Texas — it’s happening at universities near Spencer County, Indiana.
If your child has been hazed in Spencer County or at any college or university, you have legal rights. We will fight for Spencer County families with the same aggression we’re bringing to our current case.
What Is Hazing? It’s Not “Tradition” — It’s Abuse
Hazing isn’t harmless fun. It’s assault, battery, and sometimes torture disguised as “brotherhood.” At the University of Houston, our client was:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced to eat until he vomited, then made to run sprints while in distress
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
- Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
This is happening at universities near Spencer County — and we will stop it.
Why Spencer County Families Choose Attorney 911
✅ We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing case — not just talking about it. Spencer County families get the same aggressive representation.
✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook
Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña both worked for insurance companies and national defense firms before switching sides to represent victims. We know exactly how they’ll try to deny your claim — and how to beat them.
✅ Nationwide Reach — We Serve Spencer County
While we’re based in Texas, we represent hazing victims across America, including Spencer County. We offer:
- Video consultations — Meet with us remotely
- Travel commitment — We come to Spencer County for depositions and trials
- Federal court authority — Can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction
✅ We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español
Hazing doesn’t discriminate — and neither do we. Spencer County Spanish-speaking families are welcome.
✅ $0 Upfront — You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
We work on contingency — no fees unless we recover compensation for you. Spencer County families face no financial risk.
Who Is Liable for Hazing in Spencer County?
Hazing isn’t just the fault of a few “bad apples.” Institutions enable this culture. We sue:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Knew about hazing culture; failed to supervise chapters |
| University/College | Owns fraternity houses; failed to stop hazing despite prior incidents |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed hazing activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in or failed to stop hazing |
| Alumni/Property Owners | Allowed hazing at their homes; premises liability |
In our current case, we’re suing:
- Pi Kappa Phi National
- The local chapter
- The University of Houston (which owned the fraternity house)
- Individual members
- A former member and his spouse (hazing occurred at their home)
What Can Spencer County Families Recover?
Hazing causes physical injuries, psychological trauma, and financial losses. We pursue:
💰 Economic Damages
- Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
- Lost wages (time missed from work or internships)
- Educational losses (tuition, scholarships, delayed graduation)
😢 Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering (physical agony from hazing)
- Mental anguish (PTSD, anxiety, depression from abuse)
- Humiliation and shame (from degrading hazing rituals)
- Loss of enjoyment of life (impact on college experience)
🔥 Punitive Damages
When hazing is especially egregious (like waterboarding or forcing exercise to the point of kidney failure), courts may award punitive damages to punish the defendants and prevent future abuse.
Precedent Cases Show Spencer County Families Can Win Big:
- $10.1 million — Stone Foltz (Pi Kappa Alpha, Bowling Green State)
- $6.1 million — Maxwell Gruver (Phi Delta Theta, LSU)
- $110+ million — Timothy Piazza (Beta Theta Pi, Penn State)
What Should Spencer County Families Do Right Now?
⚠️ If Your Child Was Hazed Recently:
- Get medical attention immediately — even if injuries seem minor
- Document everything — take photos of injuries, save text messages, preserve social media
- Do NOT talk to the fraternity, sorority, or university without legal counsel
- Do NOT post on social media about the incident
- Call us immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911
📅 If Your Child Was Hazed in the Past:
- Statutes of limitations apply — don’t wait to act
- Evidence disappears over time
- Call us for a free case evaluation
The Hazing Crisis in Indiana — It’s Closer Than You Think
Hazing isn’t just a Texas problem. It’s happening at universities near Spencer County, including:
- Indiana University Bloomington (IU)
- Purdue University
- University of Notre Dame
- Ball State University
- Indiana State University
The same national fraternities and sororities that hazed our client in Houston have chapters near Spencer County. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Indiana, they face the same risks.
Why Hazing Keeps Happening — And How We Stop It
🚫 The Problem: Institutions Protect Themselves, Not Students
- Universities own fraternity houses but fail to inspect them
- National organizations close chapters quietly when hazing is exposed, then reopen them later
- Students are afraid to speak out due to social pressure and fear of retaliation
✅ The Solution: Make Them Pay
When institutions face real financial consequences, they change. Our $10 million lawsuit is sending a message:
Hazing isn’t “tradition.” It’s torture. And it will cost you millions.
Spencer County Parents: You Have the Power to Stop This
If your child was hazed at a university near Spencer County, you have the power to hold the perpetrators accountable. Your case could:
- Prevent another student from being hazed
- Force universities to implement real oversight
- Change the culture of Greek life in Indiana
Lupe Peña said it best:
“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.”
Frequently Asked Questions for Spencer County Families
Q: My child was hazed, but they “consented.” Can we still sue?
A: YES. Indiana law (like Texas law) says consent is NOT a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the fraternity and university are still liable.
Q: The fraternity says this was “just a prank.” Is it really that serious?
A: YES. Hazing causes permanent injuries, psychological trauma, and death. Our client was waterboarded and hospitalized with kidney failure. This is not a prank — it’s abuse.
Q: We’re in Spencer County. Can you really help us from Texas?
A: YES. We represent hazing victims nationwide, including Spencer County. We offer video consultations, and we will travel to Spencer County for depositions and trials. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
Q: How much does it cost to hire you?
A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win your case. Spencer County families face no financial risk.
Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit?
A: Typically 2 years from the date of injury. However, do not wait — evidence disappears, and witnesses forget. Contact us immediately for a free consultation.
Spencer County Families: Call Now — Free Consultation
If your child has been hazed at a university near Spencer County, you are not alone. We are fighting this battle right now, and we will fight for Spencer County families with the same determination.
📞 Call us 24/7: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
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We come to Spencer County. We fight for Spencer County. We win for Spencer County.
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