🚨 Hazing Victims in Taylor County, Texas: You Are Not Alone

If your child has been hospitalized, traumatized, or harmed by fraternity or sorority hazing in Taylor County, Texas, Attorney 911 is here to fight for you. We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for the same abuse happening at Taylor County institutions. You have legal rights — and we will pursue them aggressively.

📞 Taylor County Hazing Victims: Call Now for Immediate Help

24/7 Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com

We serve hazing victims in Taylor County, Texas, and nationwide. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

🏥 This Happens in Taylor County Too

Taylor County is home to Abilene Christian University, a respected institution with an active Greek life community. While we have no specific reports of hazing incidents at ACU or other Taylor County schools, we know this:

• The same national fraternities and sororities operating in Houston and across Texas have chapters in Taylor County.
• The same hazing “traditions” that hospitalized our client in Houston exist in Taylor County.
• Universities in Taylor County face the same liability challenges as University of Houston.
• If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Taylor County, they face the same risks.

The hazing crisis doesn’t stop at state lines. It happens in Taylor County. And we will fight for Taylor County families.

⚠️ The Hazing Crisis: What Taylor County Families Need to Know

Hazing Is Not “Tradition” — It’s Abuse

Hazing is not about building brotherhood or sisterhood. It’s about power, control, and abuse. It’s about older members exerting dominance over new members through fear, humiliation, and physical harm.

In our current case against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston, our client was:

• Waterboarded with a garden hose — simulated drowning, a form of torture
• Forced to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he couldn’t stand
• Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault with weapons
• Forced to eat until vomiting, then forced to keep running through his own vomit
• Hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth for over an hour (another pledge)
• Forced to drive fraternity members at all hours, causing sleep deprivation and exhaustion
• Threatened with expulsion if he refused to participate

This is not tradition. This is torture. And it happens at Taylor County institutions too.

The Medical Consequences: What Hazing Does to Your Child

Hazing doesn’t just humiliate — it injures, hospitalizes, and kills.

Our client suffered:

• Rhabdomyolysis — muscle breakdown from extreme physical exertion
• Acute kidney failure — life-threatening condition requiring hospitalization
• Three nights, four days in the hospital — fighting for his life
• Severe muscle pain and difficulty walking — lasting physical damage
• Psychological trauma — fear, anxiety, PTSD from the abuse

Other documented medical consequences of hazing include:

• Alcohol poisoning — from forced binge drinking
• Traumatic brain injury — from beatings or falls
• Hypothermia or heat stroke — from exposure to extreme temperatures
• Cardiac arrest — from extreme physical exertion
• Sexual assault injuries — from sexual hazing rituals
• Death — hazing kills students every year

These injuries are preventable. They are the direct result of institutional failure.

The Institutional Failure: Why Taylor County Universities Are Liable

Universities in Taylor County have a legal duty to protect students from hazing. When they fail, they can be held legally and financially responsible.

In our Houston case, the University of Houston:

• Owned the fraternity house where the hazing occurred
• Knew about prior hazing incidents at their fraternities (2017 Pike case)
• Failed to implement effective oversight despite knowing the risks
• Allowed a culture of abuse to flourish on their campus

Taylor County universities face the same liability risks. If your child is hazed at a Taylor County institution:

• The local chapter is liable for organizing and conducting the hazing.
• The national organization is liable for failing to supervise and enforce anti-hazing policies.
• The university is liable for failing to protect students, especially if they own or control the property where hazing occurs.
• Individual members are liable for participating in or facilitating the hazing.

Taylor County families: You can hold all of these parties accountable.

💰 Multi-Million Dollar Precedents: What Taylor County Families Can Recover

Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. These precedents apply to Taylor County victims too.

Our current case: We are seeking $10 million for our client’s injuries. This amount is supported by precedent and reflects the severity of the abuse he suffered.

Taylor County families: Your child’s case deserves the same aggressive representation and the same level of compensation.

⚖️ Taylor County Hazing Victims’ Legal Rights

Texas Hazing Law: What You Need to Know

Texas has strong anti-hazing laws that protect students. Consent is not a defense — even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says that doesn’t matter.

Texas Education Code § 37.151-37.157 defines hazing as:

Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act occurring on or off campus that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, initiation, affiliation, holding office, or maintaining membership in an organization.

This includes:

• Physical brutality (beating, paddling, waterboarding)
• Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances)
• Sleep deprivation and exhaustion
• Psychological abuse and humiliation
• Any activity that creates unreasonable risk of harm

Criminal Penalties for Hazing in Texas:

Organizations can also be penalized with fines up to $10,000 and loss of recognition.

Civil Liability: Who Taylor County Families Can Sue

Taylor County hazing victims can pursue civil lawsuits against multiple parties, including:

1. The local fraternity/sorority chapter — for organizing and conducting the hazing.
2. The national fraternity/sorority organization — for failing to supervise and enforce anti-hazing policies.
3. The university — for failing to protect students, especially if they own or control the property where hazing occurred.
4. Individual members — for participating in or facilitating the hazing.
5. Alumni or former members — if hazing occurred at their residence.
6. Insurance companies — for providing coverage to the defendants.

Taylor County families: You can hold all responsible parties accountable.

Damages Taylor County Families Can Recover

Hazing victims in Taylor County can recover compensation for:

Punitive damages are especially important in hazing cases. They send a message that this conduct will not be tolerated.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Taylor County

Step 1: Ensure Immediate Safety and Medical Attention

• Remove your child from the dangerous situation immediately.
• Seek medical attention — even if injuries seem minor. Some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) may not show symptoms right away.
• Document everything — take photos of injuries, save medical records, keep receipts.

Step 2: Preserve Evidence

Hazing cases are won or lost on the strength of the evidence. Preserve everything:

Do NOT:

• Delete any messages or posts
• Talk to fraternity/sorority leadership without legal counsel
• Sign anything from the organization
• Post about the incident on social media

Step 3: Do NOT Confront the Organization Alone

• Do not talk to the fraternity, sorority, or university without an attorney present.
• Do not give statements to administrators, risk management, or insurance companies.
• Do not sign any documents or agreements.

Why?

• They will try to minimize the incident and shift blame to your child.
• They will coordinate their story to protect themselves.
• They will use your words against you in legal proceedings.
• They will pressure you to accept a low settlement before you know the full extent of your child’s injuries.

Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

The sooner you involve us, the stronger your case will be.

We will:

• Handle all communications with the fraternity, sorority, university, and insurance companies.
• Preserve evidence before it disappears.
• Protect your child’s rights and prevent retaliation.
• Build a strong case with expert witnesses, medical records, and documentation.
• Pursue maximum compensation for your child’s injuries and trauma.

Taylor County families: Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.

🎯 Why Taylor County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Currently Fighting This Battle — Right Now

We are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This isn’t theoretical — we’re in the fight right now, and we’re bringing the same aggression to Taylor County cases.

2. We Are Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides to represent victims. We know their playbook. We know how they try to minimize claims, delay settlements, and deny liability. We use that knowledge to dismantle their defenses and maximize your recovery.

3. We Have Federal Court Authority

We are admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, and have experience in federal appellate courts. This means we can pursue your Taylor County case in federal jurisdiction if needed.

4. We Are Dual-State Licensed

We are licensed in Texas AND New York. This is a strategic advantage for hazing cases involving national fraternities and sororities, which often have headquarters or significant operations outside Texas.

5. We Speak Spanish — Se Habla Español

We have bilingual staff and can serve Spanish-speaking families in Taylor County without language barriers.

6. We Offer Contingency Fees — $0 Upfront Cost

We understand that cost can be a prohibitive factor in hiring a lawyer. We take hazing cases on contingency, meaning:

• You pay $0 upfront.
• We don’t get paid unless you get paid.
• Our fee is a percentage of your recovery.

Taylor County families: You can afford to fight back.

7. We Travel to Taylor County

Distance is not a barrier to justice. We will travel to Taylor County for:

• Client meetings
• Depositions
• Trials
• Any other legal proceedings

We are committed to serving Taylor County families.

8. We Have a Proven Track Record of Multi-Million Dollar Results

We have recovered millions of dollars for victims of personal injury, wrongful death, and institutional negligence. Our experience includes:

• BP Texas City explosion litigation — mass tort experience against major corporations
• Wrongful death cases — representing families who have lost loved ones
• Catastrophic injury cases — including brain injuries and spinal cord injuries
• Federal civil rights cases — including abuse of process and First Amendment retaliation

We know how to take on powerful institutions — and win.

🏛️ The Attorney 911 Approach: How We Serve Taylor County Hazing Victims

Immediate, Aggressive, and Compassionate Representation

When a legal emergency hits — whether it’s hazing, a car accident, or a workplace injury — we move FIRST, FAST, and DECISIVELY.

For Taylor County hazing victims, our approach includes:

1. Immediate Case Evaluation

   • Free, confidential consultation
   • Determine the strength of your case
   • Identify all liable parties

2. Evidence Preservation

   • Send preservation letters to all defendants
   • Demand that evidence (texts, photos, videos) be preserved
   • Prevent spoliation (destruction of evidence)

3. Medical Coordination

   • Ensure your child receives appropriate medical treatment
   • Document all injuries and recovery progress
   • Work with medical experts to assess future needs

4. Expert Network

   • Medical experts — to document injuries and future care needs
   • Greek life culture experts — to explain the dynamics of hazing
   • Institutional negligence experts — to demonstrate university liability
   • Economic experts — to calculate lost wages and future earning capacity

5. Aggressive Litigation

   • File lawsuits against all liable parties
   • Conduct thorough discovery to uncover the truth
   • Depose fraternity members, university officials, and national organization leaders
   • Pursue punitive damages where appropriate

6. Media and Public Pressure

   • Use media coverage to hold institutions accountable
   • Pressure universities and national organizations to reform
   • Support legislative efforts to strengthen anti-hazing laws

7. Negotiation and Trial

   • Negotiate aggressively for maximum settlement
   • Take the case to trial if defendants refuse to offer fair compensation
   • Present a compelling case to the jury

📞 Taylor County Families: Call Now for Immediate Help

If your child has been hazed in Taylor County, you don’t have to face this alone. We are here to fight for you.

Contact Attorney 911 Today:

📞 24/7 Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com

We serve hazing victims in Taylor County, Texas, and nationwide. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Taylor County Families

1. My child was hazed, but they don’t want to report it. What should I do?

It’s common for hazing victims to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or afraid of retaliation. You don’t need your child’s permission to seek legal help. We can:

• Provide confidential advice about your options
• Help you understand the potential consequences of not reporting
• Protect your child’s rights even if they’re reluctant to come forward

The most important thing is to preserve evidence now. Even if your child isn’t ready to pursue legal action, we can help you document what happened so the option remains available later.

2. The fraternity says my child “consented” to the hazing. Can they still be held liable?

Absolutely. Under Texas law, consent is not a defense to hazing. Texas Education Code § 37.154 explicitly states:

“It is not a defense to prosecution for an offense under this subchapter that the person against whom the hazing was directed consented to or acquiesced in the hazing activity.”

This means:

• Even if your child agreed to participate, the fraternity can still be held liable.
• The law recognizes that hazing involves coercion, peer pressure, and power dynamics that negate true consent.
• The fraternity’s argument is legally invalid in Texas.

3. The university says they didn’t know about the hazing. Can they still be sued?

Yes. Universities have a legal duty to protect students from foreseeable harm. If hazing has occurred at the university before (or at other universities with similar Greek life programs), the university should have known it could happen again.

In our Houston case:

• The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where the hazing occurred.
• They had a prior hazing incident in 2017 at a different fraternity.
• They failed to implement effective oversight despite knowing the risks.

Taylor County universities can be held liable for:

• Premises liability — if they own or control the property where hazing occurred
• Negligent supervision — if they failed to monitor Greek life activities
• Institutional negligence — if they knew or should have known about hazing risks

4. How much is my child’s hazing case worth?

Every hazing case is unique, but multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts are common in serious hazing cases. The value of your child’s case depends on factors like:

In our current case, we are seeking $10 million for our client’s injuries. This amount reflects:

• His hospitalization for rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
• His physical and psychological trauma
• The egregious nature of the hazing (waterboarding, 500 squats, paddling)
• The institutional failure of Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston

Taylor County families: Your child’s case deserves the same level of compensation.

5. How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is 2 years from the date of the injury.

This means:

• You have 2 years from the date of the hazing incident to file a lawsuit.
• If you miss this deadline, you lose your right to sue forever.

Exceptions may apply if:

• Your child was a minor at the time of the hazing.
• The hazing caused delayed-onset injuries (e.g., PTSD diagnosed later).
• The university or fraternity concealed evidence of the hazing.

Taylor County families: Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and your rights expire. Contact us immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911.

6. What if the hazing didn’t cause serious physical injuries?

Hazing doesn’t have to cause physical injuries to be illegal or to support a lawsuit. Psychological trauma is just as real and just as compensable.

Even if your child wasn’t hospitalized, they may have suffered:

• PTSD — from the fear, humiliation, and abuse
• Anxiety and depression — from the psychological impact of hazing
• Academic decline — from the disruption to their education
• Loss of trust — in institutions, authority figures, and peers

These damages are real, and they deserve compensation. We can help you document the psychological impact and pursue a claim.

7. The fraternity has already been suspended. Isn’t that enough?

No. Suspending or closing a chapter is not enough to hold them accountable or prevent future hazing. In our Houston case:

• Pi Kappa Phi closed the chapter immediately after our client was hospitalized.
• They admitted “violations” of their own policies.
• But they also said: “We look forward to returning to campus at the appropriate time.”

This shows:

• They are not remorseful — they’re just waiting for the storm to pass.
• They haven’t changed their culture — they’re planning to come back.
• They haven’t compensated the victim — our client is still recovering.

A lawsuit is the only way to:

• Hold them financially accountable
• Send a message that this conduct will not be tolerated
• Prevent them from doing it again

8. How much will it cost to hire Attorney 911?

Nothing upfront. We take hazing cases on contingency, which means:

• You pay $0 to hire us.
• We don’t get paid unless you get paid.
• Our fee is a percentage of your recovery (typically 33-40%).

This means:

• You can afford to fight back — even against powerful institutions.
• We take the risk — if we don’t win, you owe us nothing.
• Our interests are aligned — we only succeed if you do.

Taylor County families: You have nothing to lose by calling us.

9. My child is afraid of retaliation. How can you protect them?

We understand that hazing victims often fear retaliation from the fraternity, sorority, or university. We take these concerns seriously.

We protect our clients by:

• Handling all communications with the defendants so your child doesn’t have to.
• Filing protective orders to prevent harassment or intimidation.
• Working with campus security to ensure your child’s safety.
• Pursuing legal action against anyone who retaliates.

In our Houston case, our client is “fearful of doing an interview due to retribution.” We are committed to protecting his safety and privacy — and we will do the same for your child.

10. Can you help if the hazing happened at a school outside Taylor County?

Yes. While we are highlighting our services for Taylor County families, we represent hazing victims nationwide.

We can help if the hazing occurred at:

• Any university in Texas
• Any university in the United States
• Military academies
• High schools with Greek life or similar organizations

Our federal court authority and dual-state licenses allow us to pursue cases anywhere in the country.

🚨 Taylor County Families: Act Now

Hazing is not a rite of passage. It’s not tradition. It’s not harmless fun.

It’s abuse. It’s assault. It’s illegal. And it must be stopped.

If your child has been hazed in Taylor County, you have legal rights. You have the right to hold the responsible parties accountable. You have the right to compensation for your child’s injuries and trauma.

Attorney 911 is here to fight for you. We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit, and we’re bringing the same aggression to Taylor County cases.

Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation:

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

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