Hazing Victims in Stone County, Missouri: Your Legal Rights & How Attorney 911 Can Help

The Hazing Crisis Hits Close to Home in Stone County

Hazing isn’t just a problem at big universities—it happens right here in Stone County, Missouri, and at schools across the Ozarks. Whether your child attends Missouri State University in Springfield, College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, or another nearby institution, the same dangerous Greek life culture exists.

You’ve seen the headlines:

• A University of Houston student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure after Pi Kappa Phi hazing.
• A Bowling Green State University pledge died from alcohol poisoning during a Pi Kappa Alpha initiation.
• A Louisiana State University student died after being forced to drink excessive alcohol in Phi Delta Theta’s “Bible Study” ritual.

These aren’t isolated incidents—they’re part of a systemic problem. And if your child has been hazed in Stone County, Missouri, you have legal rights.

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

Hazing is any dangerous, humiliating, or abusive act forced on someone as part of joining a group. In Missouri, hazing is a crime under RSMo § 578.360, and it includes:

✅ Physical abuse – Forced exercise, paddling, branding, or extreme calisthenics
✅ Forced consumption – Drinking alcohol, eating until vomiting, or consuming dangerous substances
✅ Psychological torture – Sleep deprivation, humiliation, threats, or simulated drowning
✅ Sexual abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, or carrying degrading objects
✅ Dangerous stunts – Blindfolded activities, extreme weather exposure, or reckless behavior

Missouri law is clear: Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the people who hazed them can still be held legally responsible.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Stone County?

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

🔹 The local fraternity/sorority chapter – They organized and carried out the hazing.
🔹 The national fraternity/sorority organization – They failed to supervise and enforce anti-hazing policies.
🔹 The university – They knew (or should have known) about hazing and failed to stop it.
🔹 Individual members – The president, pledgemaster, and active members who participated.
🔹 Alumni & housing corporations – If hazing happened at an off-campus house, the property owners can be liable.

In our current case against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston, we’re suing all of these parties—and we’ll do the same for Stone County families.

What Are Your Legal Options in Stone County?

If your child was hazed, you may be entitled to compensation for:

💰 Medical bills – Hospital stays, therapy, rehabilitation, and future treatment
💰 Pain and suffering – Physical pain, emotional trauma, and long-term psychological damage
💰 Lost wages – If your child missed work or couldn’t attend school
💰 Punitive damages – Extra compensation to punish the organization for reckless behavior
💰 Wrongful death – If hazing led to your child’s death

Precedent cases show that hazing lawsuits can result in multi-million-dollar settlements:

• $10.1 million – Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State University, Pi Kappa Alpha)
• $6.1 million – Maxwell Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta)
• $110+ million – Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi)

Your child’s case could be worth just as much.

What Should You Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Stone County?

🚨 Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get a full medical evaluation.
• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening.
• Medical records will be crucial evidence.

📱 Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Save all texts, GroupMe/Snapchat messages, and social media posts about the hazing.
• Take photos/videos of injuries, the hazing location, and any objects used.
• Get witness statements from other pledges or bystanders.

🚫 Step 3: Do NOT Speak to the Fraternity, Sorority, or University Alone

• They will try to minimize the incident, destroy evidence, or pressure your child into silence.
• Do not sign anything or give a statement without legal counsel.

📞 Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

• Missouri has a 2-year statute of limitations—waiting too long could mean losing your right to sue.
• We offer free, confidential consultations for Stone County families.
• No upfront costs—we only get paid if we win your case.

Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Stone County Hazing Case?

✅ We’re Already Fighting This Battle

We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to build these cases and win.

✅ We Understand Missouri Hazing Laws

Missouri’s anti-hazing statute (RSMo § 578.360) is strict, and we know how to use it to hold institutions accountable.

✅ We Have Experience with Greek Life Cases

Our attorneys have handled fraternity/sorority abuse cases, including rhabdomyolysis injuries and wrongful death claims.

✅ We’ll Travel to Stone County

Even though we’re based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including in Stone County, Missouri. We’ll come to you for depositions, meetings, and court appearances.

✅ No Upfront Costs—We Work on Contingency

You pay nothing unless we win your case. We only get paid from the settlement or verdict.

Common Excuses Defendants Use (And Why They’re Wrong)

🚫 “He consented to participate.”

✅ Missouri law says consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed,” the people who hazed them can still be held liable.

🚫 “It’s just tradition.”

✅ Tradition doesn’t make it legal. If the activity is dangerous, it’s hazing—and it’s against the law.

🚫 “The university didn’t know.”

✅ Universities have a duty to protect students. If they failed to monitor Greek life, they can be held responsible.

🚫 “It was just a prank.”

✅ Waterboarding, forced drinking, and extreme exercise aren’t pranks—they’re crimes.

Next Steps for Stone County Families

If your child was hazed in Stone County, Missouri, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and the statute of limitations runs out.

📞 Call Attorney 911 Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

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We offer:
✔ Free, confidential case evaluations
✔ No upfront costs—we only get paid if you win
✔ Aggressive representation against universities and fraternities
✔ Nationwide service, including Stone County, Missouri

Don’t Let Them Get Away With It

Hazing has destroyed too many lives in Missouri. If your child was victimized, you have the power to stop it from happening to someone else.

Call Attorney 911 today—before it’s too late.

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