🛡️ Tarrant County Hazing Lawyer – Fraternity & Sorority Abuse Attorney

Justice for Hazing Victims in Fort Worth, Arlington, and Across Tarrant County

🚨 Hazing Isn’t Tradition – It’s Torture

If your child was hazed at a Tarrant County university, fraternity, or sorority, you’re not alone. The same national Greek organizations that operate in Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, and across North Texas have paid millions in settlements for hazing deaths and injuries. Now, Attorney 911 is fighting this crisis in Texas – and we’re bringing our battle to Tarrant County.

We are currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for a student hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and struck with wooden paddles. This same fraternity has chapters at universities near Tarrant County. The same negligence exists at Tarrant County institutions. And we will fight for Tarrant County families with the same aggression.

🏫 Universities Near Tarrant County Where Hazing Happens

Tarrant County is home to major universities and colleges where Greek life thrives – and where hazing occurs. The same national fraternities and sororities involved in hazing deaths nationwide have active chapters at:

📍 Tarrant County & Nearby Institutions:

Texas Christian University (TCU) – Fort Worth
University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) – Arlington
Texas Wesleyan University – Fort Worth
Tarrant County College (TCC) – Multiple campuses
Dallas Baptist University – Nearby Dallas
Southern Methodist University (SMU) – Dallas
University of North Texas (UNT) – Denton
Texas Woman’s University (TWU) – Denton

These same institutions face the same risks that led to our current $10 million lawsuit. If your child attends or plans to attend any of these schools, they could be at risk.

💔 What Hazing Really Looks Like in Tarrant County

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “girls bonding.” It’s systematic abuse disguised as tradition. In our current case, a student was:

✅ Waterboarded with a garden hose – Simulated drowning, a form of torture
✅ Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups – Until his muscles broke down, causing rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
✅ Struck with wooden paddles – Physical assault with weapons
✅ Forced to eat until vomiting – Then made to lie in vomit-soaked grass
✅ Stripped in cold weather – Humiliation and exposure
✅ Threatened with expulsion – Psychological coercion

This isn’t unique to Houston. This happens in Fort Worth. In Arlington. In Dallas. At TCU, UTA, and universities across Tarrant County.

🔥 Why Tarrant County Families Choose Attorney 911

1️⃣ We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

Current $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
Media coverage from ABC13, KHOU 11, Houston Chronicle, Houston Public Media
National precedent – We know how to win

2️⃣ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies before switching sides
We know how they minimize claims, delay settlements, and try to blame victims
We use that knowledge to maximize your recovery

3️⃣ We Serve Tarrant County – No Matter Where You Are

Headquartered in Houston, but we travel to Tarrant County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
Video consultations available for Tarrant County families
Federal court authority – We can pursue cases nationwide, including Tarrant County

4️⃣ $0 Upfront Cost – We Don’t Get Paid Unless You Do

Contingency fee – No attorney fees unless we win your case
No financial risk – We take the risk so you don’t have to
Level playing field – Now you can fight against universities and national fraternities with deep pockets

5️⃣ We Speak Your Language – Literally

Se habla español – Fluent Spanish-speaking staff
We serve Tarrant County’s diverse community without language barriers

⚖️ Who Is Liable for Tarrant County Hazing?

When hazing happens, multiple parties are responsible – and we sue them all:

Defendant	Why They’re Liable	Tarrant County Application
Local Chapter	Directly organized and conducted hazing	TCU fraternity, UTA sorority, etc.
National Organization	Failed to supervise despite knowing about hazing culture	Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, etc.
University	Failed to protect students despite prior incidents	TCU, UTA, TCC, etc.
Chapter Officers	Leadership responsibility; directed activities	Chapter president, pledgemaster
Individual Members	Participated in or failed to stop hazing	Active members, alumni
Housing Corporation	Owned/controlled property where hazing occurred	Fraternity/sorority house owners
Insurance Companies	Provide coverage for institutional liability	Deep pockets for settlements

We don’t just sue one person – we sue EVERYONE responsible.

💰 What Your Tarrant County Hazing Case Could Be Worth

Hazing cases win multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what juries and courts have awarded:

Case	University	Fraternity	Outcome	Why It Matters for Tarrant County
Stone Foltz	Bowling Green State	Pi Kappa Alpha	$10.1 million	Our $10M demand is directly in line with this precedent
Maxwell Gruver	LSU	Phi Delta Theta	$6.1 million jury verdict	Juries award millions for hazing deaths and injuries
Timothy Piazza	Penn State	Beta Theta Pi	$110+ million	Strong evidence = massive outcomes
Andrew Coffey	Florida State	Pi Kappa Phi	Confidential settlement	Same fraternity; pattern of negligence

Tarrant County families: These same results are possible for your case. We know how to build these cases – and we’re doing it right now.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Tarrant County

🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS:

Get Medical Attention – Even if injuries seem minor, document everything
Preserve All Evidence – Texts, photos, videos, GroupMe chats, social media posts
Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity/Sorority – They will try to control the narrative
Do NOT Post on Social Media – Anything you post can be used against you
Contact Attorney 911 Immediately – 1-888-ATTY-911 – Evidence disappears fast

📅 Timeline Considerations:

Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations – Don’t wait
Evidence disappears quickly – Texts get deleted, witnesses forget
Universities destroy records – Act now to preserve evidence

🎯 How We Win Tarrant County Hazing Cases

1️⃣ We Prove the Pattern

Andrew Coffey (2017) – Died at Pi Kappa Phi (FSU)
Leonel Bermudez (2025) – Hospitalized at Pi Kappa Phi (UH)
Same fraternity. Same negligence. 8 years apart.
Tarrant County chapters – How many more victims?

2️⃣ We Expose Institutional Knowledge

University of Houston knew about hazing in 2017 – another student was hospitalized
Pi Kappa Phi National knew about “a hazing crisis”
Tarrant County universities – Do they know what’s happening in their Greek organizations?

3️⃣ We Use Their Own Words Against Them

Pi Kappa Phi’s statement: “We look forward to returning to campus” – while our client was in the hospital
UH’s statement: “Deeply disturbing” – but they owned the house where torture occurred
We use these admissions to prove liability

4️⃣ We Fight the “Consent” Defense

Texas law is clear: Consent is NOT a defense to hazing (Texas Education Code § 37.154)
When they say, “He agreed to participate,” we say, “The law doesn’t care.”
Fear of expulsion, peer pressure, and coercion negate any alleged consent

5️⃣ We Go After the Deep Pockets

National fraternities have millions in assets and insurance
Universities have substantial endowments and insurance
We don’t just sue broke college students – we sue the institutions that enable them

📞 Tarrant County Hazing Victims – Call Now

If your child was hazed at a Tarrant County university, fraternity, or sorority, you have legal rights. We are fighting this fight right now – and we’ll fight for you.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

Free Consultation • No Upfront Cost • We Travel to Tarrant County

🔥 Our Message to Tarrant County Fraternities and Sororities:

To the fraternities and sororities operating in Fort Worth, Arlington, and across Tarrant County:

We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If you haze students in Tarrant County, we will find every liable entity.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Chi, Sigma Nu, Kappa Alpha Order, Delta Tau Delta – if your chapter operates near Tarrant County, know that Attorney 911 represents victims across America.

We already shut down the Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston. Your chapter could be next.

🏆 Why Tarrant County Families Trust Attorney 911

⭐ 4.9 Stars on Google – 250+ reviews
⭐ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We know how they think
⭐ Federal Court Authority – Can pursue cases nationwide
⭐ Dual-State Bar Licenses – Texas AND New York
⭐ Se Habla Español – Fluent Spanish-speaking staff
⭐ $0 Upfront Cost – We don’t get paid unless you do
⭐ We Travel to Tarrant County – For depositions, trials, and client meetings

We don’t just talk about hazing – we’re fighting it in court right now.

📚 Frequently Asked Questions for Tarrant County Families

Q: My child was hazed at TCU/UTA/TCC. Can you help even though you’re in Houston?

A: Absolutely. We serve hazing victims nationwide, including Tarrant County. We offer video consultations and travel to Tarrant County for your case.

Q: The fraternity says my child consented. Does that matter?

A: No. Texas law explicitly says consent is not a defense to hazing (Texas Education Code § 37.154). The law is clear: You cannot consent to being a victim of a crime.

Q: What if my child was injured but not hospitalized?

A: You may still have a case. Hazing causes physical injuries, psychological trauma, and long-term harm. We evaluate all cases, regardless of hospitalization.

Q: How much is my Tarrant County hazing case worth?

A: Every case is different, but hazing cases often result in multi-million dollar settlements. Factors include:

Severity of injuries
Medical expenses
Psychological trauma
Institutional knowledge
Pattern of abuse

Q: What if the hazing happened off-campus?

A: It doesn’t matter. Hazing is illegal on or off campus. If it was related to a Tarrant County fraternity or sorority, we can pursue the case.

Q: My child is afraid of retaliation. How do you protect them?

A: We understand. Our client in the Pi Kappa Phi case is fearful of retribution. We protect our clients by:

Handling all communications with the fraternity/university
Keeping their identity confidential when possible
Pursuing legal action to hold perpetrators accountable

Q: How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

A: Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. Do not wait – evidence disappears, and your rights expire.

Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney 911?

A: $0 upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis – we don’t get paid unless we win your case.

🎓 Tarrant County Parents: Protect Your Child

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Tarrant County, talk to them about hazing. Here’s what to watch for:

⚠️ Warning Signs of Hazing:

Sudden changes in behavior (withdrawal, anxiety, depression)
Unexplained injuries or bruises
Sleep deprivation (dark circles, exhaustion)
Avoiding questions about their activities
Sudden secrecy about Greek life
Physical symptoms (vomiting, difficulty walking, muscle pain)
Fear of talking about their experiences

What to Do If You Suspect Hazing:

Talk to your child – Create a safe space for them to share
Document everything – Save texts, photos, social media posts
Contact Attorney 911 – 1-888-ATTY-911 – We can help protect their rights
Report to the university – But do not do this alone – involve an attorney

📢 Tarrant County Universities: The Choice Is Yours

To TCU, UTA, TCC, and universities across Tarrant County:

You have a choice. You can continue to enable hazing culture and face multi-million dollar lawsuits, or you can take real action to protect your students.

The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where a student was waterboarded. They knew about hazing in 2017 and did nothing. Now they’re being sued for $10 million.

Tarrant County universities – you have been warned.

🏆 Our Promise to Tarrant County Families

“If your child was hazed in Tarrant County, we will fight for you with everything we have. We don’t care how powerful the fraternity is. We don’t care how big the university is. We will hold them accountable – because no child should be tortured in the name of tradition.”

— Ralph Manginello & Lupe Pena, Attorney 911

🚨 Tarrant County Hazing Victims: Call Now Before It’s Too Late

The same hazing that hospitalized our client in Houston happens in Fort Worth, Arlington, and across Tarrant County. The same fraternities operate at TCU, UTA, and universities near you. The same negligence exists. And we will fight for Tarrant County families with the same fury.