🚨 Hazing Victims in Wagoner County: You Are Not Alone. We Are Fighting For You.
To the parents, students, and families of Wagoner County, Oklahoma:
If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization near Wagoner County — we want you to know something important:
You are not alone. What happened to your family is not your fault. And you have the power to fight back.
Right now, in Houston, Texas, our attorneys are fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston for what they did to a young man just like your child. He was waterboarded. He was forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down. He was struck with wooden paddles. He ended up in the hospital with kidney failure.
This same fraternity — Pi Kappa Phi — has chapters at universities near Wagoner County. The same national organization that failed to stop this in Houston operates in Oklahoma.
The same culture of abuse exists at institutions near Wagoner County. The same negligence exists. The same “traditions” that sent our client to the hospital are happening to students in Wagoner County right now.
We are here for Wagoner County families. We will fight for you with the same aggression we’re bringing to the Houston case.
🏫 What Is Happening to Students Near Wagoner County?
Hazing is not “boys being boys.” It’s not “tradition.” It’s not “building character.”
It is abuse. It is assault. It is torture.
And it’s happening right now at universities near Wagoner County.
🔥 What Hazing Really Looks Like:
- Waterboarding with garden hoses — simulated drowning
- Forced to drink until vomiting — alcohol poisoning
- 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls — until muscles break down
- Striking with wooden paddles — physical assault
- Sleep deprivation — forced to drive members at all hours
- Humiliation — carrying sexual objects, stripping in cold weather
- Psychological torture — threats of expulsion, social ostracism
This isn’t hazing. This is a war crime when done to enemy combatants. When done to our children, it’s a crime against humanity.
💔 The Medical Consequences: What Hazing Does to Bodies
Hazing doesn’t just leave emotional scars. It destroys bodies.
Our client in Houston was hospitalized for four days with:
- Rhabdomyolysis — muscle breakdown that releases toxic proteins into the blood
- Acute kidney failure — life-threatening complication from rhabdomyolysis
- Severe muscle pain — unable to walk
- Brown urine — classic sign of muscle breakdown
This is what happens when fraternities force students to exercise to the point of collapse.
Other Medical Consequences of Hazing:
- Alcohol poisoning — from forced drinking
- Traumatic brain injury — from beatings or falls
- Hypothermia or heat stroke — from exposure
- Cardiac arrest — from extreme physical exertion
- Sexual assault injuries — from sexual hazing
- PTSD, anxiety, depression — long-term psychological damage
- Death — hazing kills students every year
This is not “tradition.” This is medical malpractice disguised as brotherhood.
🏛️ Who Is Responsible for Hazing Near Wagoner County?
When hazing happens, everyone who knew and did nothing is responsible.
The People and Institutions That Enable Hazing:
| Responsible Party | Their Role in Hazing | Why They Must Be Held Accountable |
|---|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organizes and conducts hazing | They are the ones who waterboard, paddle, and force exercise |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership team that allows hazing | They have the power to stop it — and choose not to |
| Individual Members | Participate in and witness hazing | Every person who stands by is complicit |
| National Organization | Sets policies and culture | They know about hazing deaths and do nothing to stop it |
| University | Provides oversight and property | They own the buildings where hazing occurs and fail to inspect |
| Housing Corporation | Owns the property | They collect rent while students are tortured in their buildings |
| Alumni | Provide funding and influence | They donate money that enables the culture of abuse |
Wagoner County families: These same entities exist at universities near you. The same negligence exists. The same culture of abuse exists.
💰 The Cost of Hazing: Millions in Settlements and Verdicts
Hazing isn’t just morally wrong — it’s financially devastating for those who enable it.
Recent Hazing Cases That Have Cost Millions:
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | Death; Settlement | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | Death; Jury Verdict | $6.1 million |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | Death; Settlement | $110 million+ |
| Leonel Bermudez | University of Houston | Pi Kappa Phi | $10 million lawsuit pending | $10 million |
These are not isolated incidents. This is what happens when hazing is allowed to continue.
Pi Kappa Phi’s Track Record of Failure:
- 2017: Andrew Coffey dies at Florida State Pi Kappa Phi from forced drinking
- 2025: Leonel Bermudez hospitalized at University of Houston Pi Kappa Phi from waterboarding and 500 squats
- Same fraternity. Same negligence. 8 years apart.
Wagoner County families: If Pi Kappa Phi has a chapter near you, your child is at risk.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights as Wagoner County Hazing Victims
Oklahoma law protects students from hazing. If your child has been hazed, you have legal rights.
What Oklahoma Law Says About Hazing:
Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1190 defines hazing as:
“Any activity 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 operating under the sanction of or recognized as an organization by an institution of higher education.”
This includes:
- Physical brutality
- Forced consumption of food, alcohol, or drugs
- Sleep deprivation
- Exposure to extreme weather
- Any activity that creates a risk of injury
Consent is not a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says that doesn’t matter.
Who Can Be Sued in Oklahoma:
| Defendant | Basis for Liability |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing; failed to stop it |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew of hazing culture |
| University | Failed to protect students; premises liability |
| Housing Corporation | Owned property where hazing occurred |
| Alumni | Enabled culture through funding and influence |
📋 What Wagoner County Families Should Do Right Now
If your child has been hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Your legal rights expire.
Immediate Action Steps:
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Get Medical Attention
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Document everything — medical records are evidence
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Preserve All Evidence
- Save all text messages, social media posts, emails about hazing
- Take photos of injuries, hazing locations, any physical evidence
- Get names and contact information of witnesses
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Do NOT Talk to the Organization
- Do not confront the fraternity, sorority, or university alone
- Do not give statements to their lawyers or insurance companies
- Do not sign anything without legal counsel
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Do NOT Post on Social Media
- Anything you post can be used against you
- Do not discuss the incident online
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Contact an Attorney Immediately
- The statute of limitations is typically 2 years in Oklahoma
- Evidence disappears quickly
- Witnesses forget details
- Call us now for a free consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911
🎯 Why Wagoner County Families Choose Attorney 911
We are not just lawyers. We are fighters for justice.
Our Experience Fighting Hazing:
✅ Currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston
✅ Proven track record in high-stakes personal injury cases — including the BP Texas City explosion litigation
✅ Former insurance defense attorneys — we know how the other side thinks and how to beat them
✅ Federal court admission — we can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction
✅ Dual-state bar licenses — Texas and New York
✅ Se habla español — bilingual staff available for Spanish-speaking families
✅ Contingency fee basis — $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.
What Sets Us Apart for Wagoner County Families:
We see your child as a person — not a paycheck.
We understand the trauma Wagoner County families are going through. We’ve seen what hazing does to kids. We’re fighting it in court right now. And we will fight for Wagoner County families with the same passion.
We know Wagoner County families have choices. What makes us different is our real emotional investment in hazing victims. We’ve seen what fraternities do to kids. We’re fighting to stop it.
We will travel to Wagoner County for your case. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
📞 Wagoner County Families: Contact Us Now
Hazing victims in Wagoner County deserve justice. We are here to fight for you.
Free Consultation for Wagoner County Families:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com
We work on contingency — $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.
We serve Wagoner County and all of Oklahoma. We will travel to you.
💔 To the Wagoner County Student Who Has Been Hazed:
We know you’re scared. We know you feel alone. We know you might be afraid to speak up.
But we want you to know something important:
You did not deserve this.
This is not your fault.
You have the right to seek justice.
And you are not alone.
Our client in Houston was afraid too. He was afraid of retribution. He was afraid of what would happen if he spoke out.
But he did speak out. And now we’re fighting for him. And we will fight for you.
Call us. We will protect you. We will fight for you. And we will make sure this never happens to another Wagoner County student again.
🏆 The Fight Ahead: What Justice Looks Like for Wagoner County
When we win for Wagoner County families, this is what justice looks like:
✅ Accountability — The people who hazed your child will face consequences
✅ Compensation — Money to pay for medical bills, therapy, and the pain they caused
✅ Institutional Change — Universities and fraternities will be forced to implement real safeguards
✅ Prevention — Your case will help protect the next Wagoner County student
✅ Closure — Your family will know that justice was served
This is not just about money. This is about sending a message that Wagoner County will not tolerate the torture of our children.
🔥 A Message to Fraternities Near Wagoner County:
We are coming for you.
If your chapter is hazing students near Wagoner County, know this:
- We are tracking your house corporations
- We are tracking your alumni chapters
- We are tracking your national insurance policies
- We know your corporate structure
- And when you haze a student in Wagoner County, we will find every liable entity
The Pi Kappa Phi chapter at University of Houston thought they could waterboard a student and get away with it. They were wrong.
The Beta Nu chapter is now shut down. The national organization is facing a $10 million lawsuit. And the individuals who participated are facing personal liability.
Your chapter could be next.
🏁 Final Call to Action for Wagoner County Families
If your child has been hazed near Wagoner County, you have a choice to make.
You can stay silent. You can hope it goes away. You can tell yourself it’s “just tradition.”
Or you can fight back.
You can hold the people who hurt your child accountable.
You can protect the next Wagoner County student.
You can send a message that this ends now.
We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we are ready to fight for Wagoner County families.
Call us now. The clock is ticking.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com
Wagoner County families: Enough is enough.
