Hazing Lawyers in Tioga County, NY – Protecting Students & Holding Institutions Accountable

Tioga County Families: Your Child Deserves Justice

If your son or daughter has been the victim of hazing at a Tioga County college, university, fraternity, sorority, or student organization, you’re not alone. Hazing is not just “tradition” or “harmless fun”—it’s abuse, assault, and often criminal behavior that can leave lasting physical and psychological scars.

At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—proving that we know how to hold institutions accountable. Tioga County families get the same aggressive representation we provide nationwide.

🚨 This Could Be Happening in Tioga County Right Now

The same fraternities, the same hazing “traditions,” and the same negligent universities exist right here in Tioga County and across New York. If your child was:
✔ Forced to drink until vomiting or passing out
✔ Beaten, paddled, or physically abused
✔ Waterboarded or subjected to simulated drowning (yes, this happens)
✔ Forced into extreme exercise causing rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) or kidney failure
✔ Humiliated, degraded, or psychologically tormented
✔ Threatened with expulsion if they refused to participate

You have legal rights. You can fight back. And you don’t have to do it alone.

🔥 The Hazing Crisis in Tioga County & Across New York

Hazing isn’t just a problem in Texas or the South—it’s happening in Tioga County, at SUNY schools, private colleges, and universities across New York. The same national fraternities and sororities that have killed students in other states operate chapters right here in Tioga County.

📍 Where Hazing Happens in Tioga County & Nearby

While Tioga County itself is home to smaller colleges, students from Tioga County attend universities across New York where hazing is rampant, including:

• Binghamton University (SUNY Binghamton) – A major Greek life hub with documented hazing incidents
• Cornell University – Elite Ivy League school with a long history of dangerous fraternity hazing
• Syracuse University – Multiple hazing deaths and lawsuits in recent years
• University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo) – Large Greek system with prior hazing violations
• Ithaca College – Smaller school but still vulnerable to Greek life abuses
• SUNY Cortland, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego – State schools with active Greek life and hazing risks

If your child attends—or plans to attend—any of these schools, they are at risk.

💀 Hazing Deaths & Serious Injuries in New York

New York has seen multiple hazing deaths and life-altering injuries in recent years:

• 2021 – Cornell University – A student died after alcohol poisoning during a fraternity event
• 2019 – SUNY Plattsburgh – A student suffered severe brain damage from hazing
• 2018 – Baruch College – A student died after being forced to do calisthenics in extreme heat
• 2017 – Binghamton University – Multiple hazing incidents reported, including forced alcohol consumption

These aren’t isolated cases—they’re part of a pattern. And Tioga County students are not immune.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Tioga County Hazing Victim

1. Hazing Is Illegal in New York

New York has strict anti-hazing laws (NY Penal Law § 120.16 & § 120.17). Hazing that causes physical injury or death is a misdemeanor or felony, depending on severity.

Common hazing activities that violate New York law:
✅ Forced alcohol consumption (even if the victim “consented”)
✅ Physical abuse (paddling, beatings, branding)
✅ Extreme exercise leading to injury (rhabdomyolysis, heatstroke)
✅ Psychological torture (sleep deprivation, humiliation, threats)
✅ Sexual abuse or assault (forced nudity, sexual acts)

New York law is clear: Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds the perpetrators accountable.

2. You Can Sue for Civil Damages

Even if criminal charges aren’t filed, you can file a civil lawsuit to recover compensation for:

• Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, long-term care)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Lost wages (if hazing disrupted education or employment)
• Punitive damages (to punish the organization for reckless behavior)

We are currently suing for $10 million in a hazing case—Tioga County victims can seek the same justice.

3. Who Can Be Held Liable?

In hazing cases, multiple parties can be sued, including:
🔹 The local fraternity/sorority chapter (direct perpetrators)
🔹 The national fraternity/sorority organization (failed oversight)
🔹 The university/college (failed to protect students)
🔹 Individual members (those who participated or allowed it)
🔹 Alumni or advisors (if they enabled hazing)
🔹 Housing corporations (if hazing occurred in a fraternity/sorority house)

We sue EVERYONE responsible—no one gets away with it.

🏥 Medical Consequences of Hazing – What Tioga County Parents Need to Know

Hazing isn’t just “roughhousing”—it can cause permanent, life-threatening injuries, including:

Our client was hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. This could happen to your child.

💰 Precedent Cases: Hazing Lawsuits Win Millions

📌 $10.1 Million – Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha, 2021)

• Forced to drink an entire bottle of alcohol
• Died from alcohol poisoning
• University and fraternity paid $10.1 million

📌 $6.1 Million – Maxwell Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta, 2017)

• Forced to drink during “Bible Study” hazing
• BAC 0.495 (6x legal limit) – died from alcohol poisoning
• Jury awarded $6.1 million

📌 $110+ Million – Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi, 2017)

• Forced to drink 18 drinks in 82 minutes
• Fell down stairs, fraternity waited 12 hours to call 911
• Settled for $110+ million

📌 $10 Million – Our Current Case (UH, Pi Kappa Phi, 2025)

• Waterboarding, 500 squats, forced eating until vomiting
• Rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
• Lawsuit filed – Tioga County victims can seek the same

These cases prove: Hazing lawsuits WIN. The same results are possible for Tioga County families.

🛡️ What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Tioga County

✅ Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Do not wait—some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) may not show symptoms right away.
• Go to the ER if:
  • Your child has dark/brown urine (sign of muscle breakdown)
  • They can’t move or walk after extreme exercise
  • They passed out or vomited during hazing
  • They show signs of alcohol poisoning (confusion, slow breathing)

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any evidence (paddles, alcohol bottles, etc.).
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs).
• Get witness names (other pledges, bystanders).
• Do NOT delete anything—this is critical for your case.

✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity/University Without a Lawyer

• They will try to silence your child.
• They will pressure them to sign documents.
• They will twist their words to minimize liability.
• Let us handle ALL communication.

✅ Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 Hazing Hotline)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

We offer:
✔ Free, confidential consultations for Tioga County families
✔ No upfront costs – we work on contingency (you pay nothing unless we win)
✔ Nationwide representation – we’ll travel to Tioga County for your case
✔ Aggressive litigation – we’re currently suing for $10 million

🎯 Why Tioga County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

• We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know how these organizations operate—and how to beat them.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

• Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides.
• We know how they try to deny claims and lowball victims.
• We use that knowledge to MAXIMIZE your compensation.

3. Nationwide Reach – We Serve Tioga County

• Based in Texas, but we represent hazing victims nationwide.
• We’ll travel to Tioga County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
• We handle everything remotely if needed.

4. No Upfront Costs – You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

• We work on contingency—no hourly fees, no retainers.
• You pay $0 unless we recover compensation for you.

5. We Care – This Isn’t Just a Case, It’s Your Child

• We’ve seen what hazing does to families.
• We fight hard because we truly care.
• We won’t let institutions silence your child.

📞 Tioga County Hazing Victims: Call Us Now

If your child was hazed in Tioga County—or at any New York college—you need to act fast.

⏳ New York’s statute of limitations for personal injury is 3 years, but evidence disappears quickly. The sooner you call, the stronger your case.

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

We will fight for your child. We will hold the perpetrators accountable. And we will get justice for Tioga County families.

🔴 FRATERNITIES & UNIVERSITIES IN Tioga County: WE’RE WATCHING YOU

To the fraternities operating in Tioga County and across New York:

• We know your chapters.
• We know your corporate structures.
• We know your insurance policies.
• We know your history of hazing deaths and injuries.

If you haze students in Tioga County, we will find you. We will sue you. And we will shut you down.

The Pi Kappa Phi chapter at University of Houston is already closed. Your chapter could be next.

📢 Tioga County Parents: This Stops Now

Your child deserves to go to college without fear of torture, abuse, or death.

If you suspect hazing, speak up. If your child was hazed, fight back. And if you need help, call us.

1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com | attorney911.com

Tioga County hazing victims: Enough is enough.