Hazing Lawyers for Sumter County, Alabama – Attorney 911 Fights for Hazing Victims
Sumter County Families: Your Child Was Hazed. Now What?
If your son or daughter was injured, hospitalized, or traumatized by hazing at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or student organization near Sumter County, Alabama, you’re not alone. Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now—and we’re bringing the same aggressive representation to Sumter County families.
We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after our client was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure. This didn’t just happen in Texas—it happens in Alabama too. And we will fight for Sumter County victims with the same fury.
🚨 Hazing Is Not “Tradition.” It’s Abuse. It’s Illegal. And It Will Cost Them Millions.
What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s So Dangerous in Sumter County)
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “girls bonding.” It’s systematic abuse designed to humiliate, degrade, and sometimes permanently injure students. In Sumter County and across Alabama, hazing takes many forms:
✅ Physical Abuse – Beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion
✅ Forced Consumption – Alcohol poisoning, binge drinking, eating until vomiting
✅ Sleep Deprivation – All-night events, forced driving, exhaustion leading to accidents
✅ Psychological Torture – Waterboarding, humiliation, threats, isolation
✅ Sexual Abuse – Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
✅ Dangerous Stunts – Blindfolded activities, extreme weather exposure, confined spaces
💀 The Consequences Are Real – And Deadly
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown → kidney failure) – Like our Sumter County client in Houston
- Alcohol poisoning – Like Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha, $10M settlement)
- Traumatic brain injury – Like Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi, $110M+ settlement)
- Death – Like Max Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta, $6.1M verdict)
Hazing doesn’t just “happen.” It’s allowed to happen because universities and fraternities choose reputation over safety.
Who Is Liable for Hazing in Sumter County?
When hazing occurs, multiple parties can—and should—be held accountable. In our current case, we’re suing:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Sumter County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing | Your child’s fraternity/sorority chapter near Sumter County |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about “hazing crisis” | Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, etc. |
| University/College | Owned property; failed to monitor Greek life | University of West Alabama, Stillman College, or other nearby schools |
| Individual Members | Participated in or enabled hazing | Chapter president, pledgemaster, active members |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes | Off-campus hazing locations in Sumter County |
| Insurance Companies | Covering institutional liability | Deep pockets for settlements |
🏛️ Universities Near Sumter County Have the Same Liability as UH
The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was waterboarded—and they did nothing to stop it. Universities near Sumter County have the same power to prevent hazing—and the same liability when they don’t.
- University of West Alabama (Livingston) – 30 minutes from Sumter County
- Stillman College (Tuscaloosa) – 1 hour from Sumter County
- University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) – Major Greek life presence
- Alabama State University (Montgomery) – Greek life hub
If hazing happened at or near these schools, we can sue.
What Can Sumter County Families Recover?
Hazing cases aren’t just about medical bills. They’re about justice, accountability, and preventing the next victim. We pursue:
💰 Medical Expenses – Hospital stays, ER visits, therapy, future treatment
💰 Lost Wages – Time missed from work or internships
💰 Pain & Suffering – Physical and emotional trauma from abuse
💰 Punitive Damages – To punish egregious conduct (like waterboarding)
💰 Wrongful Death – If hazing took a life
📊 Recent Hazing Settlements & Verdicts (Your Sumter County Case Could Be Next)
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz (2021) | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | Settlement | $10.1M+ |
| Max Gruver (2017) | Phi Delta Theta | LSU | Jury Verdict | $6.1M |
| Tim Piazza (2017) | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | Settlement | $110M+ |
| Andrew Coffey (2017) | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Settlement | Confidential (multi-million) |
| Adam Oakes (2021) | Delta Chi | VCU | Settlement | $4M+ |
These aren’t just numbers. They’re messages. And we’re sending the same message to fraternities near Sumter County.
What Should Sumter County Families Do Right Now?
If your child was hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Statutes of limitations expire.
✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Document everything (bruises, vomiting, exhaustion, psychological symptoms)
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) can be life-threatening—don’t wait
✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
📱 Save all texts, GroupMe messages, Snapchats, Instagram DMs
📸 Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, items used
📝 Write down everything that happened (dates, times, who was involved)
👥 Get names/contact info of other victims and witnesses
❌ Step 3: DO NOT Do These Things
❌ Talk to the fraternity/sorority or university without a lawyer
❌ Sign anything from the organization or their insurance company
❌ Post about the incident on social media (they will use it against you)
❌ Assume it’s “just part of the process” (it’s not—it’s illegal)
✅ Step 4: Call Attorney 911 – FREE Consultation
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 Hazing Hotline)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We work on contingency—you pay NOTHING unless we win.
Why Sumter County Families Choose Attorney 911
🔥 We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW
- Currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and UH
- Our client was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure
- We know how to build these cases—and win them
💼 Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook
- Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena used to defend insurance companies
- We know exactly how they try to minimize claims
- Now we use that knowledge to maximize compensation for victims
🏛️ Federal Court Authority – We Can Sue Anywhere in America
- Licensed in Texas AND New York
- Admitted to U.S. District Court (Southern District of Texas)
- Can pursue national fraternities and universities no matter where they’re based
📍 We Serve Sumter County – No Matter Where You Are
- Based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, but we travel for hazing cases
- Offer video consultations for Sumter County families
- Will come to Sumter County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
🗣️ Se Habla Español – No Language Barriers
- Bilingual staff for Spanish-speaking families
- No miscommunication—we ensure you understand every step
💯 4.9-Star Rated – Real Clients, Real Results
“Consistent communication and not one time did I call and not get a clear answer regarding my case.” – Dame Haskett
“They fought with the other party insurance and got me more of the settlement that I was expecting.” – Vivian Ruiz
“I was helped by Leonor, and the attorney Manginello helped me with my case. Nothing but amazing communication.” – Devin Hebert
What Happens Next? (The Legal Process for Sumter County Families)
- Free Consultation – We evaluate your case at no cost
- Evidence Gathering – We obtain medical records, texts, witness statements
- Demand Letter – We notify defendants of your claim
- Negotiation – We fight for the maximum settlement
- Lawsuit (if needed) – We file in court and take it to trial
- Justice – You receive compensation, and fraternities are held accountable
We don’t just talk about hazing. We’re fighting it in court right now.
To Fraternities Near Sumter County: We Are Watching
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi—if your chapter operates near Sumter County, know this:
- We are tracking your corporate structures, insurance policies, and hazing histories
- We have won millions for hazing victims nationwide
- We will pursue every liable entity—your chapter, your nationals, your university
- We already shut down the UH chapter of Pi Kappa Phi—yours could be next
The Beta Nu chapter at UH? Closed. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated. Your chapter could be next.
Sumter County Families: You Are Not Alone
Hazing leaves victims feeling ashamed, isolated, and powerless. But you don’t have to fight this alone.
We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we will fight for Sumter County families like we’re fighting in Houston—with everything we have.
📞 Call Now – 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 Hazing Hotline)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
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We don’t get paid unless you do. No upfront costs. No risk. Just justice.
