🚨 Hazing Victims in Taylor County, Wisconsin: Know Your Rights and How to Get Justice

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Hazing Doesn’t Stop at State Lines — Neither Does Justice

Taylor County families: if your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, marching band, or any student organization, you are not alone. We are currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — and we will bring the same aggressive representation to Taylor County victims.

This isn’t just happening in Texas. The same fraternities operate at universities near Taylor County. The same negligence exists at Wisconsin institutions. And the same legal rights apply to you.

What Is Hazing? Wisconsin Law Explains

Wisconsin law (Wis. Stat. § 948.51) defines hazing as:

Any intentional or reckless act committed by a person against another person that endangers their physical health or safety, for the purpose of initiation, admission, or affiliation with any organization.

This includes:

• Forced alcohol consumption
• Extreme physical exercise (like 500 squats until collapse)
• Waterboarding or simulated drowning
• Beatings with wooden paddles
• Sleep deprivation
• Psychological abuse and humiliation
• Any activity that risks serious injury or death

Wisconsin law is clear: CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds the perpetrators accountable.

The Crisis in Taylor County and Beyond

Hazing Is Happening Near You

Taylor County is home to hardworking families who send their children to college expecting them to be safe. But the reality is that hazing is happening at universities across Wisconsin and the Midwest, including:

• University of Wisconsin system schools (Eau Claire, Stevens Point, River Falls, and others)
• Private colleges like St. Norbert College, Lawrence University, and others
• Technical colleges with Greek organizations or student clubs

The same national fraternities involved in hazing deaths and lawsuits nationwide — Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta — have active chapters at universities near Taylor County.

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Wisconsin, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.

The Medical Dangers Are Real

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “tradition.” It’s dangerous and often life-threatening. Our client in Houston suffered:

• Rhabdomyolysis — muscle breakdown from extreme exercise
• Acute kidney failure — life-threatening complication
• Hospitalization for 4 days — intensive medical treatment required

Other common hazing injuries include:

• Alcohol poisoning (can be fatal)
• Traumatic brain injury from beatings or falls
• Hypothermia or heat stroke from exposure
• Cardiac arrest from extreme physical exertion
• Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
• Death

Universities Are Complicit — And So Are National Organizations

In our Houston case, the University of Houston owned the fraternity house where the hazing occurred. They had the power to inspect, regulate, and shut it down — but they didn’t.

The national fraternity knew about a “hazing crisis” but failed to enforce their own policies.

Universities near Taylor County have the same power — and the same liability when they fail to act.

What Taylor County Families Need to Know

1. You Have Legal Rights — No Matter Where the Hazing Happened

Even though we’re based in Texas, we can represent Taylor County victims nationwide through:

• Federal court authority (U.S. District Court admission)
• Dual-state bar licenses (Texas and New York)
• Video consultations for Taylor County families
• Willingness to travel to Wisconsin for depositions, trials, and client meetings

Distance is not a barrier to justice.

2. The Clock Is Ticking — Act Now

Wisconsin has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. But evidence disappears quickly:

• Text messages get deleted
• Witnesses forget details
• Organizations destroy records

If you wait, you could lose your right to sue forever.

Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.

3. You Don’t Pay Unless We Win

We work on a contingency fee basis — you pay $0 upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.

Taylor County families: This means you can fight back against powerful institutions without financial risk.

4. We Know How to Win — $10 Million and Counting

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. Our client was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and struck with wooden paddles — resulting in kidney failure and hospitalization.

We know how to build these cases. We know how to win. And we will fight just as hard for Taylor County victims.

What to Do If Your Child Has Been Hazed in Taylor County

Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
• Document everything — medical records are critical evidence
• If your child is showing signs of rhabdomyolysis (dark urine, muscle pain, difficulty moving), go to the ER immediately

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

SAVE EVERYTHING:

• Text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchat messages
• Photos and videos of injuries or hazing activities
• Social media posts about the incident
• Names and contact information of witnesses
• Any documents given to your child (pledge manuals, schedules)
• Medical records and bills

DO NOT:

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

Step 3: Call Attorney 911 Immediately

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We will:

• Provide a free, confidential consultation
• Explain your legal rights
• Start preserving evidence
• Handle all communications with the organization and their lawyers
• Begin building your case immediately

Who Is Liable? Everyone Who Participated or Allowed It

In our Houston case, we are suing:

• The local fraternity chapter
• The national fraternity organization
• The university (for premises liability and negligent supervision)
• Individual members who participated
• Former members who hosted hazing events

Taylor County families: The same legal strategies apply to Wisconsin cases.

What You Can Recover: Damages in Hazing Cases

Economic Damages (Actual Financial Losses)

• Medical bills (past and future)
• Lost wages
• Lost academic opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement (if your child had to leave school)

Non-Economic Damages (Pain and Suffering)

• Physical pain from injuries
• Emotional distress and trauma
• PTSD, anxiety, depression
• Humiliation and shame
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Punitive Damages (To Punish Egregious Conduct)

• Awarded when conduct is intentional, reckless, or malicious
• Meant to send a message and prevent future hazing
• Can be millions of dollars in cases with extreme abuse

Our Houston case seeks $10 million — and that number is supported by precedent.

Precedent Cases: Hazing Victims Win Millions

Taylor County families: These cases prove that hazing lawsuits win. The same results are possible for Wisconsin victims.

Why Taylor County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Currently Fighting This Battle

We are in the courtroom right now against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know the tactics they’ll use — and we know how to beat them.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides. We know their playbook — and we use it against them.

3. Nationwide Reach

While based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including Taylor County. We have:

• Federal court authority
• Dual-state bar licenses
• Video consultation technology
• Willingness to travel to Wisconsin

4. Aggressive, Compassionate Representation

We see your child as a person — not a paycheck. We will fight hard for Taylor County families because we truly care.

5. No Upfront Costs

You pay $0 unless we win. We take the financial risk so you can focus on your child’s recovery.

6. Bilingual Services

Se habla español. We serve Spanish-speaking families without language barriers.

The Message to Fraternities Near Taylor County

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, and every other fraternity with chapters in Wisconsin:

We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.

If your chapter operates near Taylor County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.

You have been warned.

The Message to Universities Near Taylor County

To the University of Wisconsin system and every college in Wisconsin:

The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. You own the fraternity houses. You have the power to regulate. You have the duty to protect.

Act now — or face the same accountability we’re bringing to UH.

Enough Is Enough. It’s Time for Change.

Taylor County families: hazing is not tradition. It’s not bonding. It’s abuse.

We are fighting to:

• Hold abusers accountable
• Compensate victims for their suffering
• Change the culture that allows hazing to continue
• Protect the next generation of students

If your child has been hazed, call us today. The consultation is free. The call is confidential. And the fight for justice starts now.

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Email: ralph@atty911.com

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We serve Taylor County, Wisconsin and nationwide. Distance is not a barrier to justice.

Taylor County families: You are not alone. We are here to fight for you.