Hazing Victim Legal Support in Whitley County, Indiana
You Are Not Alone: Justice for Whitley County Hazing Victims
Hazing is not tradition. It is not brotherhood. It is abuse—and it has no place in Whitley County or anywhere else. If you or someone you love has been a victim of hazing at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or other student organization in Whitley County, Indiana, you have legal rights. Attorney 911 is here to fight for you.
Why Whitley County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. Nationwide Hazing Litigation Experience
We are currently representing a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure from extreme physical abuse. The same fraternities, the same negligence, and the same dangers exist in Whitley County.
2. We Know How to Win Against Powerful Institutions
Universities, national fraternities, and insurance companies will try to silence you. We don’t let them. Our attorneys—Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena—are former insurance defense lawyers who know their tactics. We’ve won millions for victims of institutional negligence.
3. We Serve Whitley County Families
While based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including in Whitley County. We offer:
✅ Free consultations (in-person or video)
✅ Contingency fee representation (you pay nothing unless we win)
✅ Willingness to travel to Whitley County for depositions, trials, and meetings
4. We Understand the Unique Risks in Whitley County
Whitley County is home to Trine University and other institutions where Greek life thrives. The same national fraternities involved in hazing deaths nationwide—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and others—have active chapters near Whitley County. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Whitley County, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.
What Counts as Hazing in Indiana?
Indiana law defines hazing as any act that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in an organization. This includes:
✔ Physical abuse (beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion)
✔ Forced consumption (alcohol, food, or other substances until vomiting)
✔ Psychological torture (humiliation, threats, sleep deprivation)
✔ Waterboarding or simulated drowning (as seen in our Pi Kappa Phi case)
✔ Sexual humiliation or assault (forced nudity, carrying sexual objects)
✔ Sleep deprivation and exhaustion (late-night activities, forced driving)
Indiana Code § 35-42-2-2 makes hazing a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. If hazing causes serious injury or death, charges can escalate to felony levels.
Who Is Liable for Whitley County Hazing?
When hazing occurs, multiple parties can be held accountable, including:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local fraternity/sorority chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National fraternity/sorority organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing risks |
| University or college | Failed to prevent hazing despite knowing it occurs |
| Individual members | Participated in or facilitated hazing |
| Chapter advisors/alumni | Enabled or ignored hazing |
| House corporations | Owned property where hazing occurred |
In our Pi Kappa Phi case, we’re suing:
- The national fraternity (for failing to enforce anti-hazing policies)
- The local chapter (for directly conducting hazing)
- The University of Houston (for owning the fraternity house where torture occurred)
- Individual members (for participating in abuse)
The same strategy applies to Whitley County hazing cases.
What to Do If You or Your Child Was Hazed in Whitley County
1. Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Even if injuries seem minor, document everything. Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening. Get medical records—these are critical evidence.
2. Preserve All Evidence
✅ Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any items used in hazing.
✅ Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs).
✅ Get witness names and contact information (other pledges, bystanders).
✅ Do not delete anything—even if it seems embarrassing or incriminating.
3. Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity, University, or Their Lawyers
They will try to minimize your claim, twist your words, or pressure you into silence. Let us handle all communications.
4. Contact Attorney 911 Immediately
Hazing cases have strict deadlines. In Indiana, you typically have 2 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Evidence disappears fast—act now.
📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
What Compensation Can Whitley County Hazing Victims Recover?
Hazing victims may be entitled to compensation for:
| Type of Damage | Examples |
|---|---|
| Medical expenses | Hospital bills, therapy, future treatment |
| Lost wages | Time missed from work due to injuries |
| Pain and suffering | Physical pain, emotional trauma, PTSD |
| Mental anguish | Anxiety, depression, fear of retribution |
| Educational disruption | Dropped classes, lost scholarships, delayed graduation |
| Punitive damages | Additional compensation to punish egregious conduct |
Recent hazing settlements and verdicts:
- $10.1 million (Stone Foltz, Pi Kappa Alpha, Bowling Green State)
- $6.1 million (Maxwell Gruver, Phi Delta Theta, LSU)
- $110+ million (Timothy Piazza, Beta Theta Pi, Penn State)
Whitley County families deserve the same justice.
Whitley County Hazing: The Reality
The Same Fraternities Operate in Whitley County
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and other national fraternities have chapters at universities near Whitley County, including Trine University. The same culture of abuse that hospitalized our client in Houston exists in Whitley County.
Universities Know Hazing Happens—And Do Nothing
In our case, the University of Houston owned the fraternity house where torture occurred. They had a prior hazing incident in 2017 and still failed to prevent it. Whitley County universities face the same liability.
Victims Are Afraid to Speak Up
Our client in the Pi Kappa Phi case was too scared to do an interview due to fear of retribution. Whitley County victims face the same intimidation. We protect our clients from retaliation.
Fraternities in Whitley County: We Are Watching
To the fraternities operating near Whitley County:
We know who you are. We know your corporate structures. We know your hazing histories. And we know how to sue you.
- Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) has paid $24 million in hazing settlements.
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) has faced multiple lawsuits for hazing deaths.
- Pi Kappa Phi has two documented hazing hospitalizations in the last 8 years.
If your chapter harms students in Whitley County, we will pursue every liable entity—including your national organization, your housing corporation, and your individual members.
The Beta Nu chapter at UH? Shut down. Your chapter could be next.
Whitley County Parents: Protect Your Child
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Whitley County, talk to them about hazing. Ask:
- Are they being forced to do extreme physical activities?
- Are they being pressured to drink alcohol or consume other substances?
- Are they being humiliated, threatened, or abused?
- Are they afraid to speak up?
If the answer is “yes,” call us immediately.
Whitley County Hazing Lawyers: Free Consultation
You don’t have to fight this alone. Attorney 911 offers free, confidential consultations to Whitley County hazing victims and their families.
📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Visit: attorney911.com
We don’t get paid unless you do. If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing.
Whitley County Deserves Justice. We Will Fight for It.
Hazing is not a rite of passage. It is not tradition. It is abuse—and it must stop.
If you or someone you love has been a victim of hazing in Whitley County, contact Attorney 911 today. We will hold the responsible parties accountable and ensure this never happens to another Whitley County family.
Enough is enough.
