🚨 Hazing Victims in Tioga County: You Are Not Alone. We Are Fighting For You.
From the rolling hills of Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier to the courtrooms of Texas, Attorney 911 stands with Tioga County families affected by hazing.
If your child has been hospitalized, traumatized, or worse by fraternity or sorority abuse at Mansfield University, nearby colleges, or any institution — we will fight for you with the same fury we’re bringing to the $10 million Pi Kappa Phi lawsuit.
🔥 This Is Happening Right Now — And It Could Happen in Tioga County
On November 21, 2025, our attorneys filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and hospitalized with kidney failure.
This isn’t ancient history. This happened last month.
And here’s the terrifying truth: The same fraternities that waterboarded our client operate at universities near Tioga County. The same national organizations that failed to stop it have chapters within driving distance. The same institutional negligence that allowed this to happen exists at Pennsylvania colleges.
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Tioga County or anywhere in Pennsylvania — they face the same risks.
⚠️ What Hazing Really Looks Like in Tioga County
Tioga County families send their children to college expecting them to be safe. They trust that universities and Greek organizations will protect their kids.
That trust is being betrayed.
The hazing that hospitalized our client in Texas includes:
- Waterboarding with a garden hose — simulated drowning, a form of torture
- 500 squats and 100 pushups — forced until muscles break down (rhabdomyolysis)
- Wooden paddles — striking pledges as punishment
- Forced eating until vomiting — then forced to keep running through vomit
- Sleep deprivation — driving fraternity members at all hours
- Psychological torture — carrying sexual objects, being hog-tied for hours
This isn’t “tradition.” This isn’t “building character.” This is abuse. This is assault. This is criminal.
And it’s happening at universities near Tioga County right now.
🏛️ The Institutions That Failed — And Will Fail Tioga County Students Too
1. The Fraternities: They Knew And Did Nothing
Pi Kappa Phi has 150 chapters across America — including near Tioga County. They had 8 years to fix their hazing culture after Andrew Coffey died from forced drinking at their Florida State chapter in 2017.
They did nothing.
Eight years later, our client was hospitalized from the same fraternity’s abuse. Same organization. Same failure.
The national fraternities near Tioga County have the same culture. The same “traditions.” The same disregard for student safety.
2. The Universities: They Own The Torture Chambers
The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where our client was waterboarded. They collected rent while students were tortured. They had the power to inspect, regulate, and shut it down.
They did nothing.
Universities near Tioga County have the same power. They own or control Greek housing. They have oversight responsibility. They choose reputation over safety.
3. The Individuals: They Participated And Will Again
The lawsuit names the fraternity president, pledgemaster, members, and even alumni who hosted hazing at their homes. These aren’t faceless organizations. These are real people who chose to abuse.
In a recent case, a fraternity president was ordered to pay $6.5 million personally for hazing that led to a student’s death. Individuals face real consequences.
The same individuals are active in Tioga County-area chapters. They will haze again unless we stop them.
💔 The Human Cost: What Tioga County Families Face
Our client crawled up the stairs when he got home because he couldn’t walk. He spent four days in the hospital with kidney failure. He’s fearful of speaking out because of potential retaliation.
This could be your child.
Hazing doesn’t just cause physical injuries. It causes:
- PTSD, anxiety, and depression — long-term psychological trauma
- Academic decline — missed classes, failing grades
- Career impact — lost internships, damaged reputation
- Financial burden — medical bills, therapy costs
- Family devastation — the pain of seeing your child broken
And sometimes, it causes death.
Since 2000, there has been at least one hazing death every year in America. In 2021, Stone Foltz died from forced drinking at a Pi Kappa Alpha event. The family received a $10.1 million settlement — the same amount we’re seeking for our client.
Tioga County families deserve the same accountability.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights in Tioga County
Pennsylvania Has Strong Anti-Hazing Laws
Pennsylvania’s anti-hazing law (18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2810) defines hazing as:
“Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization.”
This includes:
- Physical brutality (paddling, forced exercise, waterboarding)
- Forced consumption (alcohol, food, drugs)
- Psychological abuse (humiliation, sleep deprivation)
- Any activity that creates a substantial risk of harm
Hazing is a criminal offense in Pennsylvania:
- Misdemeanor of the third degree for most cases
- Felony of the third degree if it causes serious bodily injury or death
Consent is not a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says consent does not matter.
You Can Sue For Damages
Tioga County families can pursue compensation for:
- Medical expenses — hospital bills, therapy, future treatment
- Lost wages — time missed from work or school
- Pain and suffering — physical and emotional trauma
- Punitive damages — to punish egregious conduct and prevent future abuse
- Educational disruption — tuition, scholarship loss, delayed graduation
And you can sue:
- The local chapter
- The national organization
- The university
- Individual members
- Housing corporations
- Alumni who host hazing
🏆 We Know How To Win These Cases — And We Will Win For Tioga County
Our $10 Million Pi Kappa Phi Lawsuit Is The Blueprint
We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This case is our roadmap for Tioga County families.
What We Know Works:
- Pattern evidence — Andrew Coffey (2017) + our client (2025) = systemic problem
- Institutional knowledge — UH had a 2017 hazing hospitalization; they knew it could happen again
- Premises liability — UH owned the house where torture occurred
- Individual accountability — Chapter officers face personal liability
- National organization liability — They knew about “a hazing crisis” and did nothing
- Punitive damages — Waterboarding is torture; juries will be outraged
These same strategies apply to Tioga County cases.
We Have The Experience
- 25+ years of litigation experience — Ralph Manginello
- Former insurance defense attorneys — We know how they’ll fight back
- Federal court admission — Can pursue cases anywhere in America
- Dual-state bar licenses — Texas and New York
- Rhabdomyolysis expertise — Specific experience with hazing injuries
- $6.5 million personal judgment — We know how to hold individuals accountable
We don’t just talk about hazing. We’re fighting it in court right now.
📋 What Tioga County Families Should Do Right Now
If Your Child Has Been Hazed:
- Get medical attention immediately — Even if injuries seem minor
- Preserve all evidence — Texts, photos, videos, social media, witness names
- Do not talk to the fraternity/sorority or university alone — They will try to control the narrative
- Do not post on social media — Anything you post can be used against you
- Call us immediately — 1-888-ATTY-911 — Evidence disappears fast
If Your Child Is Currently Pledging:
- Talk to them about hazing — Make sure they know it’s not okay
- Encourage them to document everything — Save all communications
- Tell them they can say no — Consent is not a defense
- Let them know they can come to you — No matter what
- Monitor their physical and mental health — Hazing injuries can be delayed
🎯 The Message To Tioga County Fraternities: We Are Watching
To the fraternities operating near Tioga County:
We are tracking your chapters. We know your corporate structures. We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements.
Pi Kappa Alpha has paid $10.1 million.
Phi Delta Theta has paid $6.1 million.
Beta Theta Pi has paid $110 million.
If your chapter hazes students in Tioga County, we will find every liable entity. We will pursue every insurance policy. We will hold every individual accountable.
The UH chapter that waterboarded our client? They’re shut down. The president who oversaw it? He faces personal liability. The national organization that failed to stop it? They’re paying millions.
Your chapter could be next.
📞 Tioga County Families: Call Us Now — Free Consultation
We serve hazing victims nationwide, including Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
Legal Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
We work on contingency — $0 upfront for Tioga County families. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.
We will travel to Tioga County for depositions, trials, and client meetings. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🏆 Join The Fight To End Hazing In Tioga County
This isn’t just about compensation. It’s about changing the culture.
Every time a hazing case wins in court, it sends a message. Every time a fraternity pays millions, it forces change. Every time a university is held accountable, it saves lives.
Tioga County families can be part of this change.
If your child has been hazed — speak up.
If you know hazing is happening — report it.
If you want to prevent the next tragedy — contact us.
Together, we can end hazing in Tioga County and across America.
Enough is enough. The time is now.
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 today.
