Hazing Lawyer in West Baton Rouge Parish: Protecting Students from Fraternity & Sorority Abuse

If your child has been hazed in West Baton Rouge Parish, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to fight this battle by yourself.

At Attorney 911, we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—a case that has exposed the brutal realities of Greek life hazing, including waterboarding, forced exercise to the point of kidney failure, and physical beatings with wooden paddles. These same fraternities and sororities operate at universities near West Baton Rouge Parish, and the same culture of abuse exists here.

West Baton Rouge Parish parents: If your child has been hospitalized, traumatized, or even killed due to hazing, we will fight for you with the same aggression we’re bringing to our current case.

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in West Baton Rouge Parish: What Families Need to Know

1. Hazing Is Not “Tradition”—It’s Abuse

Hazing is not harmless fun. It’s not “building brotherhood.” It’s assault, battery, and sometimes manslaughter.

In our current case, a University of Houston fraternity pledge was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down, and struck with wooden paddles—all while being threatened with expulsion if he refused. He was hospitalized for four days with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure.

This isn’t just happening in Houston. It’s happening in West Baton Rouge Parish.

2. West Baton Rouge Parish Universities Have a Duty to Protect Students

Universities near West Baton Rouge Parish, including LSU, Southern University, and Baton Rouge Community College, have a legal responsibility to monitor Greek life, inspect fraternity and sorority houses, and intervene when hazing is reported.

But too often, they fail.

• LSU has had multiple hazing deaths, including Max Gruver (Phi Delta Theta, 2017), who died from alcohol poisoning after being forced to drink during a pledge event.
• Southern University has faced hazing allegations in the past, yet students continue to suffer in silence.
• Baton Rouge Community College and other local institutions have Greek organizations with the same national fraternities and sororities that have been linked to hazing deaths nationwide.

If your child was hazed in West Baton Rouge Parish, the university may share liability for failing to protect them.

3. The Same Fraternities That Hazed Our Client Operate Near West Baton Rouge Parish

The Pi Kappa Phi fraternity that hospitalized our client has 150+ chapters across America, including at universities near West Baton Rouge Parish.

Other fraternities with documented hazing histories include:

• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) – $10M settlement in the Stone Foltz case (Bowling Green State, 2021)
• Phi Delta Theta – $6.1M jury verdict in the Max Gruver case (LSU, 2017)
• Beta Theta Pi – $110M+ settlement in the Timothy Piazza case (Penn State, 2017)
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) – Multiple lawsuits for hazing-related injuries
• Sigma Chi – Recently sued for hazing at UT Austin (2025)

If your child was hazed by any of these organizations in West Baton Rouge Parish, we can help.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a West Baton Rouge Parish Hazing Victim

1. Louisiana Hazing Laws: Criminal & Civil Consequences

Louisiana has strict anti-hazing laws, including the Max Gruver Act, which made hazing a felony after the death of an LSU student.

Under Louisiana law (La. R.S. 17:1801):

• Hazing is a crime—punishable by fines and jail time for those involved.
• Consent is NOT a defense—even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.
• Universities can be sued for failing to prevent hazing.

2. Who Can Be Held Liable in a West Baton Rouge Parish Hazing Lawsuit?

We pursue every responsible party, including:
✅ The local fraternity/sorority chapter – They organized and carried out the hazing.
✅ The national fraternity/sorority organization – They failed to enforce anti-hazing policies despite knowing about prior incidents.
✅ The university – They own or control the property where hazing occurred and failed to supervise Greek life.
✅ Individual members – Those who directly participated in or facilitated the hazing.
✅ Alumni & housing corporations – If hazing occurred at an off-campus location they controlled.

3. What Compensation Can West Baton Rouge Parish Families Recover?

Hazing victims and their families may be entitled to:
💰 Medical expenses (past and future)
💰 Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
💰 Lost wages & future earning capacity (if injuries impact career)
💰 Punitive damages (to punish the organization for reckless conduct)
💰 Wrongful death damages (if a loved one was killed)

In our current case, we are seeking $10 million—proving that hazing cases can result in significant compensation for victims.

📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in West Baton Rouge Parish

✅ Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), alcohol poisoning, and traumatic injuries can be life-threatening.
• Document all injuries with photos and medical records.

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Save all text messages, social media posts, and GroupMe chats related to hazing.
• Take screenshots of any threatening or coercive messages.
• Get the names and contact information of witnesses.
• Do NOT delete anything—even if you think it makes you look bad.

✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, Sorority, or University Without a Lawyer

• They will try to minimize the incident, shift blame, or pressure you into silence.
• Anything you say can be used against you in a lawsuit or criminal case.

✅ Step 4: Contact a Hazing Lawyer Immediately

• Louisiana has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (2 years for wrongful death).
• Evidence disappears quickly—witnesses forget, messages get deleted, and organizations destroy records.
• The sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.

🏆 Why West Baton Rouge Parish Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW

We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—a case that has already led to the fraternity’s permanent closure at UH.

We don’t just talk about hazing—we’re in the courtroom fighting it.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys—We Know Their Playbook

Our attorneys, Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena, both worked for insurance companies before switching sides to represent victims.

We know exactly how fraternities, universities, and insurance companies try to avoid liability—and we know how to beat them.

3. We Travel to West Baton Rouge Parish for Your Case

While we are based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including West Baton Rouge Parish.

• We offer free consultations by phone or video.
• We will travel to West Baton Rouge Parish for depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Distance is not a barrier to justice.

4. No Upfront Costs—We Only Get Paid If You Win

We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning:

• You pay $0 upfront.
• We only get paid if we win your case.
• If we don’t recover compensation, you owe us nothing.

5. We Speak Spanish—Se Habla Español

Many hazing victims and their families are Spanish-speaking. We provide full legal services in Spanish to ensure no language barriers stand in the way of justice.

📞 West Baton Rouge Parish Hazing Victims: Call Now for a Free Consultation

If your child has been hazed in West Baton Rouge Parish, time is running out.

Call Attorney 911 now for a free, confidential case evaluation:

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We are available 24/7 to help West Baton Rouge Parish families.

🔥 Our Message to Fraternities & Sororities Near West Baton Rouge Parish

To Pi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, and all other Greek organizations operating near West Baton Rouge Parish:

We are watching. We are coming.

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

If you haze students in West Baton Rouge Parish, we will pursue every liable entity—your chapter, your national organization, your university, and every individual who participated.

The UH Pi Kappa Phi chapter is now shut down. Your chapter could be next.

💔 To West Baton Rouge Parish Families Who Have Lost a Child to Hazing

We know no amount of money can bring back your child. But justice can prevent the next family from suffering the same loss.

If your child was killed due to hazing in West Baton Rouge Parish, we can help you file a wrongful death lawsuit to hold the responsible parties accountable.

You are not alone. We will fight for you.

📢 West Baton Rouge Parish Parents: This Could Happen to Your Child

Hazing doesn’t discriminate. It happens at:
✔ LSU
✔ Southern University
✔ Baton Rouge Community College
✔ Other universities near West Baton Rouge Parish

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority, they are at risk.

Talk to them about the dangers of hazing. If they’ve already been hazed, contact us immediately.

🚨 Act Now—Before It’s Too Late

The statute of limitations in Louisiana is short. Evidence disappears fast. Witnesses forget.

If your child was hazed in West Baton Rouge Parish, call Attorney 911 now:

📞 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 ralph@atty911.com

We will fight for your family like we’re fighting for ours.

🏆 Attorney 911: West Baton Rouge Parish’s Trusted Hazing Lawyers

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Justice for West Baton Rouge Parish hazing victims starts here.