Hazing Lawsuits & Fraternity Abuse Guide for Town of Nesbitt Families

When Tradition Turns Toxic: Protecting Your Child from Hazing at Texas Universities

We understand the quiet worry that lives in the heart of every East Texas parent when their child leaves for college. For families right here in Town of Nesbitt and throughout Harrison County, sending a student to Texas A&M, the University of Houston, UT Austin, or other Texas campuses represents hope and opportunity. But beneath the surface of Greek letters and campus traditions lies a dangerous reality we see too often: hazing that causes catastrophic injuries, permanent disabilities, and even death.

Right now, in Texas, we’re leading the fight against one of the most serious hazing cases in the country. Our client, Leonel Bermudez, a University of Houston student, suffered rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure after brutal hazing by the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter. The details, documented in multiple news investigations including a Click2Houston report on UH Pi Kappa Phi hazing case, are horrifying: forced to carry a “pledge fanny pack” containing humiliating items, sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” made to lie in vomit-soaked grass, and driven to complete extreme physical workouts until his muscles broke down and his urine turned brown. This $10 million lawsuit names not just the fraternity members but the University of Houston, its Board of Regents, and Pi Kappa Phi’s national headquarters.

If you’re a parent in Town of Nesbitt, Hallsville, Waskom, or anywhere in East Texas, this isn’t someone else’s problem. Your child could be next. Whether they’re at nearby East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, commuting to Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, or attending one of Texas’s major universities hours away, the same dangerous patterns repeat. This comprehensive guide explains what hazing really looks like in 2025, your legal rights under Texas law, and how our firm uses unprecedented data intelligence to hold every responsible party accountable.

IMMEDIATE HELP FOR HAZING EMERGENCIES

If your child is in danger RIGHT NOW:

• Call 911 for medical emergencies
• Then call Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
• We provide immediate help – that’s why we’re the Legal Emergency Lawyers™

In the first 48 hours:

• Get medical attention immediately, even if the student insists they are “fine”
• Preserve evidence BEFORE it’s deleted:
  • Screenshot group chats, texts, DMs immediately
  • Photograph injuries from multiple angles
  • Save physical items (clothing, receipts, objects)
• Write down everything while memory is fresh (who, what, when, where)
• Do NOT:
  • Confront the fraternity/sorority
  • Sign anything from the university or insurance company
  • Post details on public social media
  • Let your child delete messages or “clean up” evidence

Evidence disappears fast. Universities move quickly to control the narrative. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 within 24-48 hours to protect your child’s rights and preserve critical evidence.

Section 1: Hazing in 2025 – What It Really Looks Like Beyond the Stereotypes

For Town of Nesbitt families who may be unfamiliar with modern Greek life dynamics, hazing has evolved far beyond the “boys will be boys” stereotypes of previous generations. Today’s hazing is systematic, digitally coordinated, and often disguised as “tradition,” “team building,” or “character development.”

The Three-Tier Reality of Modern Hazing

Tier 1: Subtle Hazing (The Gateway)
This creates the power imbalance and sets the stage for worse abuse. It includes:

• 24/7 group chat monitoring with immediate response demands
• Mandatory “study sessions” that are actually interrogation sessions
• Forced chauffeuring of older members at all hours
• Social isolation from non-members and family
• Humiliating “pledge names” or identities

Tier 2: Harassment Hazing (The Escalation)
These behaviors cause measurable physical and psychological harm:

• Sleep deprivation through 3 AM wake-up calls or all-night “activities”
• Food/water manipulation – either deprivation or forced consumption
• “Wall sits,” “bear crawls,” or calisthenics until collapse
• Public humiliation through degrading costumes or performances
• Emotional abuse through constant criticism and threats

Tier 3: Violent Hazing (The Catastrophe)
These activities have high potential for death or permanent disability:

• Forced alcohol consumption during “lineups” or drinking games
• Physical beatings with paddles, belts, or other objects
• Dangerous physical tests like blindfolded obstacle courses
• Sexualized hazing including forced nudity or simulated acts
• Exposure to extreme temperatures without proper protection

The Leonel Bermudez case at UH exemplifies how quickly hazing escalates through these tiers. What began with carrying a humiliating fanny pack progressed to sleep deprivation, then to violent physical abuse, culminating in life-threatening organ failure.

The Digital Dimension: How Technology Enables Modern Hazing

Today’s hazing leaves a digital trail that can become powerful evidence:

• GroupMe, WhatsApp, Discord chats coordinating abuse
• Snapchat and Instagram stories documenting humiliation
• Shared location tracking via Find My Friends or Life360
• Deleted message recovery through digital forensics
• Social media challenges that are actually hazing rituals

We created an educational video on using your phone to document evidence specifically because digital evidence preservation is so critical in modern hazing cases.

Section 2: Texas Hazing Law – What Town of Nesbitt Families Must Know

Texas has some of the nation’s most comprehensive anti-hazing statutes, but many families in Harrison County and surrounding areas don’t understand how these laws actually protect their children.

Texas Education Code Chapter 37: The Hazing Statute

§ 37.151 Definition: Hazing means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against a student for purposes of initiation into, affiliation with, or maintaining membership in an organization that:

• Endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student
• Includes forced consumption of alcohol/drugs, physical brutality, or other activities that adversely affect mental health

Critical Provisions for Nesbitt Families:

• § 37.155: Consent is NOT a defense – Even if your child “agreed,” it’s still hazing under Texas law
• § 37.152: Criminal penalties escalate from Class B misdemeanor to state jail felony for serious injury/death
• § 37.153: Organizational liability allows prosecution of entire fraternities/sororities
• § 37.154: Immunity for good-faith reporting protects those who call for help

Criminal vs. Civil Liability: Two Paths to Accountability

Criminal Prosecution:

• Brought by the State of Texas through local prosecutors
• Can result in jail time, fines, and probation for perpetrators
• In Harrison County, this could involve Marshall police, university police, or the county sheriff
• Does NOT provide financial compensation to victims

Civil Lawsuit:

• Brought by victims or their families to recover damages
• Can target multiple defendants: individual members, chapters, national organizations, universities
• Compensates for medical bills, future care, pain/suffering, and wrongful death
• Our firm specializes in these complex institutional cases

The key insight for Town of Nesbitt parents: A criminal case doesn’t prevent a civil case, and vice versa. In fact, evidence from criminal investigations often strengthens civil claims.

The Federal Overlay: Title IX, Clery Act, and Stop Campus Hazing Act

When hazing involves sexual harassment, discrimination, or occurs on campus, federal laws create additional obligations and potential claims:

• Title IX requires schools to address gender-based harassment and violence
• Clery Act mandates reporting of certain campus crimes
• Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024) increases transparency requirements nationwide

Section 3: The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine – Uncovering Hidden Networks

What separates our approach is our proprietary data infrastructure. While other firms might chase individual fraternity members, we map the entire organizational ecosystem behind campus Greek life.

Public Records Directory: Fraternities, Sororities & Greek Organizations Serving Town of Nesbitt Families

If you’re a parent in Town of Nesbitt, you deserve to know who really stands behind the Greek organizations connected to your child. Using IRS filings and public records, we maintain intelligence on hundreds of Texas-registered Greek entities. Below are examples from our database:

East Texas & Nearby Region Entities:

• ETA ALPHA HOUSE CORPORATION OF KAPPA DELTA SORORITY, EIN 742930349, College Station, TX 77840 (IRS B83 filing)
• DELTA ALPHA SIGMA MULTICULTURAL SORORITY, EIN 364806998, Dallas, TX 75222 (IRS B83 filing)
• SIGMA PHI LAMBDA INC, EIN 201237505, Corinth, TX 76210 – BETA CHAPTER (IRS B83 filing)
• GAMMA PHI BETA SORORITY INC, EIN 161675890, The Woodlands, TX 77382 – ZETA RHO HCB (IRS B83 filing)
• ALPHA SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY INC, EIN 475370943, Houston, TX 77204 – THETA DELTA (IRS B83 filing)

Major University Chapter Housing Corporations:

• KAPPA SIGMA – MU CAMMA CHAPTER INC, EIN 133048786, College Station, TX 77845 (Texas A&M)
• CHI OMEGA FRATERNITY, EIN 740555581, Austin, TX 78705 – CHI OMEGA HOUSE CORPORATION (UT Austin)
• BETA NU PI KAPPA PHI FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION INC, EIN 462267515, Frisco, TX 75035 (UH-related)
• PI KAPPA PHI DELTA OMEGA CHAPTER BUILDING CORPORATION, EIN 371768785, Missouri City, TX 77459
• SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY EPSILON XI CHAPTER, EIN 746084905, Houston, TX 77204 (UH)

National Organizations with Texas Presence:

• NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL NORTH DALLAS SUBURBIA, EIN 264080411, Carrollton, TX 75011
• HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI, EIN 820644459, Lubbock, TX 79430 (Texas Tech Health Sciences)
• ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY INCORPORATED – SIGMA GAMMA CHAPTER, EIN 392352450, Houston, TX 77254
• KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY INC, EIN 453325054, Mansfield, TX 76063

This directory represents just a fraction of the 1,423 Greek organizations we track across 25 Texas metros. When your child is hazed, we already know how to identify every potentially liable entity – from the local chapter to the national insurance carriers.

Where Town of Nesbitt Families Send Their Children: Campus Realities

Based on geographic patterns and our case experience, families in Town of Nesbitt and throughout Harrison County typically have children at:

Regional Campuses (Within 2 Hours):

• East Texas Baptist University (Marshall, TX) – Right here in Harrison County
• Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX) – 50 miles south
• University of Texas at Tyler (Tyler, TX) – 70 miles southwest
• Texas A&M University-Texarkana (Texarkana, TX) – 85 miles north

Major Texas Universities (Common Destinations):

• Texas A&M University (College Station) – 250 miles southwest
• University of Texas at Austin – 200 miles southwest
• University of Houston – 180 miles south
• Baylor University (Waco) – 150 miles southwest
• Texas Tech University (Lubbock) – 400 miles west

Our investigation in the UH Pi Kappa Phi case demonstrates how we trace connections across this geographic network. The chapter house, off-campus residences, and hazing locations all fall within our mapped ecosystem.

Section 4: National Case Patterns – Texas Connections

The hazing that affects Town of Nesbitt families isn’t happening in isolation. National patterns established through decades of litigation inform our strategy in every Texas case.

Alcohol Poisoning Deaths: The Most Common Fatal Pattern

Stone Foltz – Pi Kappa Alpha, Bowling Green State (2021)

• Forced to drink entire bottle of alcohol during “Big/Little” night
• Died from alcohol poisoning
• $10 million settlement ($7M from national Pi Kappa Alpha, $3M from university)
• Texas Connection: Pi Kappa Alpha has multiple Texas chapters at UH, Texas A&M, UT

Max Gruver – Phi Delta Theta, LSU (2017)

• “Bible study” drinking game with wrong answers = forced drinking
• BAC of 0.495% at death
• Louisiana passed “Max Gruver Act” making hazing a felony
• Texas Connection: Phi Delta Theta chapters at all major Texas universities

Andrew Coffey – Pi Kappa Phi, Florida State (2017)

• “Big Brother Night” with handle of liquor
• Died from acute alcohol poisoning
• FSU suspended all Greek life temporarily
• Texas Connection: Same fraternity that hazed Leonel Bermudez at UH

Physical & Ritualized Hazing: Beyond Alcohol

Chun “Michael” Deng – Pi Delta Psi, Baruch College (2013)

• Blindfolded, weighted with backpack, repeatedly tackled in “glass ceiling” ritual
• Died from traumatic brain injury
• National fraternity convicted of aggravated assault
• Texas Connection: Shows off-campus retreat liability

Texas A&M Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chemical Burns (2021)

• Pledges covered in industrial-strength cleaner, raw eggs, causing severe burns
• Required skin graft surgeries
• $1 million lawsuit filed
• Texas Connection: Directly involves Texas A&M families

Athletic Program Hazing: Not Just Greek Life

Northwestern University Football (2023-2025)

• Sexualized and racist hazing within football program
• Multiple lawsuits, head coach fired, confidential settlements
• Texas Implication: Major Texas athletic programs have similar risks

These national patterns matter because they establish what courts call “foreseeability.” When the same fraternity uses the same dangerous rituals in Texas that killed students elsewhere, that history becomes powerful evidence in your case.

Section 5: Texas University Focus – Where Nesbitt Students Actually Attend

University of Houston: The Current Battleground

Our active litigation against UH and Pi Kappa Phi provides unprecedented insight into how hazing operates at this major Texas campus.

The Bermudez Case Timeline:

• Sept 16, 2025: Bermudez accepts bid to Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu
• Sept-Oct: Forced dress codes, overnight chauffeuring, humiliating fanny pack requirement
• Oct 13: Another pledge hog-tied face-down with object in mouth for over an hour
• Nov 3: Bermudez forced through 100+ push-ups, 500 squats under expulsion threats
• Nov 6: Chapter suspended by national headquarters
• Nov 6-9: Hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure
• Nov 14: Chapter votes to surrender charter

UH’s Greek Ecosystem (from official rosters):

• 17 IFC fraternities including Alpha Sigma Phi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• 6 Panhellenic sororities
• 9 NPHC Divine Nine organizations
• Multiple multicultural Greek councils

For Nesbitt Families with UH Students:

• UHPD and Houston Police share jurisdiction
• Civil suits typically filed in Harris County courts
• Evidence often includes surveillance from campus and surrounding areas
• Multiple insurance policies may apply (university, national, chapter housing)

Texas A&M University: Corps Culture and Greek Life Intersection

For many Town of Nesbitt families, Texas A&M represents a first-choice destination. But its unique Corps of Cadets culture creates additional hazing risks.

Documented Incidents:

• SAE Chemical Burns Case (2021): As detailed in ABC13 coverage, pledges suffered severe burns requiring skin grafts
• Corps “Roasted Pig” Lawsuit (2023): Cadet alleged being bound between beds with apple in mouth
• Multiple annual hazing violations through student conduct process

Unique A&M Factors:

• Corps of Cadets traditions that can cross into hazing
• Off-campus “Fish Camp” and other orientation activities
• Strong alumni networks that sometimes protect dangerous traditions
• College Station police and university police coordination

University of Texas at Austin: Transparency with Persistent Problems

UT Austin maintains one of Texas’s most transparent hazing violation databases, revealing ongoing issues despite public reporting.

Published Violations Include:

• Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members directed to consume milk and perform extreme calisthenics
• Texas Wranglers (spirit group): Multiple hazing violations over years
• Various fraternities for alcohol-related hazing

For Nesbitt Families:

• UT’s public database can help establish pattern evidence
• Travis County courts handle civil litigation
• Austin PD and UTPD coordinate on criminal investigations
• Urban campus means more third-party witnesses and surveillance

Baylor University and SMU: Private University Challenges

Private universities like Baylor (Waco) and SMU (Dallas) present different legal landscapes but similar hazing risks.

Baylor Considerations:

• Religious affiliation affects internal discipline processes
• Baseball team hazing suspensions (2020) show athletic program issues
• McLennan County courts handle litigation

SMU Realities:

• Affluent student body can mean deeper-pocketed defendants
• Dallas County court system for civil cases
• University Park PD jurisdiction

Section 6: Building a Hazing Case – Evidence, Strategy, Damages

When hazing affects your Town of Nesbitt family, evidence collection begins immediately and continues through sophisticated investigation.

Critical Evidence Categories

Digital Evidence (Most Important):

• GroupMe, WhatsApp, Discord chats showing planning and coordination
• Deleted message recovery through forensic tools
• Social media posts documenting activities
• Location data from phones and apps
• Email communications between members and nationals

Physical Evidence:

• Clothing with blood, vomit, or chemical stains
• Paddles, props, or other hazing instruments
• Alcohol containers or drug paraphernalia
• Medical records documenting injuries

Institutional Records:

• University conduct files showing prior violations
• National fraternity risk management reports
• Insurance policies covering chapters and nationals
• Property ownership records for hazing locations

In our UH Pi Kappa Phi case, digital evidence was crucial. The ABC13 coverage of Leonel Bermudez’s UH hazing lawsuit detailed how group chats coordinated the abuse and how members attempted to cover their tracks.

Damages Recovery Framework

Economic Damages (Quantifiable):

• Past medical bills (ER, hospitalization, surgery)
• Future medical care (ongoing therapy, medications)
• Lost educational costs (withdrawn semesters, transfers)
• Diminished earning capacity (for permanent injuries)

Non-Economic Damages:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress, PTSD, anxiety, depression
• Humiliation and loss of dignity
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Wrongful Death Damages:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of financial support
• Loss of companionship and guidance
• Parents’ and siblings’ emotional suffering

Punitive Damages (When Applicable):

• Punish particularly reckless or malicious conduct
• Deter future hazing
• Available under Texas law in appropriate cases

Insurance Coverage Strategy

Our unique advantage comes from Mr. Lupe Peña’s background as a former insurance defense attorney. We know how fraternity and university insurers:

• Value claims and set reserves
• Use “independent” medical exams to reduce settlements
• Delay proceedings to pressure families
• Argue coverage exclusions for “intentional acts”

We navigate these complex coverage battles while building cases that compel fair settlements or prepare for trial.

Section 7: Practical Guide for Town of Nesbitt Parents and Students

Immediate Action Checklist for Parents

First 24 Hours:

1. Ensure medical safety – ER visit if any injury or intoxication
2. Preserve digital evidence – screenshot ALL messages before deletion
3. Document injuries with photographs from multiple angles
4. Write detailed notes including names, dates, locations
5. Contact Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for immediate guidance

First Week:

1. Follow up medically – some injuries manifest days later
2. Secure all physical evidence (clothing, objects, receipts)
3. Identify potential witnesses (other pledges, roommates)
4. Document all university communications
5. Avoid speaking to insurance adjusters or signing anything

Common Mistakes That Destroy Hazing Cases

Based on our decades of experience, these errors can irreparably damage claims:

1. Letting your child delete evidence – Looks like cover-up, destroys case
2. Confronting the fraternity directly – Triggers evidence destruction and witness coaching
3. Signing university “resolution” agreements – Often waive legal rights for minimal compensation
4. Posting on social media – Creates inconsistencies defense attorneys exploit
5. Waiting for “internal investigation” – Evidence disappears during delays
6. Speaking to insurance adjusters – Recorded statements get used against you

We address these mistakes in our video on client mistakes that can ruin your injury case.

Student Rights and Safety Planning

If you’re being hazed:

• Your “consent” doesn’t matter under Texas law
• You have the right to leave immediately without penalty
• Good-faith reporters have some protection
• Medical amnesty may apply if you call for help

Safe exit strategies:

• Tell someone outside the organization first
• Send written resignation (email/text for record)
• Avoid “one last meeting” where pressure occurs
• If threatened, report to campus police and Dean of Students

Section 8: Why Attorney911 for Texas Hazing Cases

When your Town of Nesbitt family faces a hazing crisis, you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who understand how universities, national fraternities, and their insurance companies operate – and how to win anyway.

Our Unique Qualifications

Insurance Insider Advantage (Mr. Lupe Peña):

• Former insurance defense attorney at national firm
• Knows exactly how fraternity insurers value and fight claims
• Understands coverage exclusions and bad faith tactics
• “We know their playbook because Mr. Peña used to help write it”

Complex Institutional Litigation (Ralph Manginello):

• One of few Texas firms involved in BP Texas City explosion litigation
• Federal court experience (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas)
• 25+ years handling catastrophic injury and wrongful death
• Not intimidated by billion-dollar defendants

Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine:

• Proprietary database tracking 1,423 Greek organizations across Texas
• IRS B83 filings, university rosters, cause intelligence mapping
• Identifies ALL potentially liable entities from day one
• Used successfully in our active UH Pi Kappa Phi litigation

Dual Civil/Criminal Capability:

• Ralph’s HCCLA membership provides elite criminal defense insight
• We understand how criminal charges interact with civil claims
• Can advise witnesses and former members with exposure
• Coordinate with prosecutors when appropriate

Our Approach to Hazing Cases

Phase 1: Immediate Evidence Preservation

• Digital forensics to recover deleted messages
• Witness interviews before memories fade
• Preservation letters to prevent evidence destruction
• Medical documentation coordination

Phase 2: Ecosystem Mapping

• Identify all defendants: individuals, chapters, nationals, universities
• Trace insurance coverage across multiple policies
• Research prior incidents and pattern evidence
• Analyze organizational structure and control

Phase 3: Strategic Litigation

• Demand early mediation with full evidence presentation
• Prepare for trial while pursuing settlement
• Utilize expert network: medical, economic, Greek life culture
• Pursue ALL available damages and accountability measures

Phase 4: Resolution and Prevention

• Seek institutional reforms as part of settlements
• Protect victim privacy through confidential terms
• Ensure adequate compensation for long-term needs
• Support families through ongoing recovery

Section 9: Your Next Steps – Contact Attorney911 Today

If hazing has affected your Town of Nesbitt family, whether at East Texas Baptist University right here in Marshall, at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, or at any Texas campus, we’re here to help.

What to Expect in Your Free Consultation

When you call 1-888-ATTY-911:

1. We Listen First: We’ll hear your story without judgment or interruption
2. Evidence Review: We’ll assess any documentation you’ve preserved
3. Legal Options Explained: We’ll outline criminal reporting, civil litigation, both, or neither
4. Realistic Expectations: We’ll discuss likely timelines, challenges, and potential outcomes
5. Cost Transparency: We work on contingency – no fee unless we recover
6. No Pressure: Take time to decide what’s right for your family

Contact Information

The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911
Legal Emergency Lawyers™
Serving Texas from Houston, Austin, and Beaumont

24/7 Emergency Line: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)
Direct: (713) 528-9070
Cell: (713) 443-4781
Website: https://attorney911.com
Email: ralph@atty911.com (Ralph Manginello), lupe@atty911.com (Mr. Lupe Peña)

Spanish Language Services:
Hablamos Español – Contact Mr. Lupe Peña at lupe@atty911.com for consultation in Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

“How long do we have to file a lawsuit?”
Generally 2 years from the injury in Texas, but exceptions apply. The discovery rule may extend this if the harm wasn’t immediately known, and fraudulent concealment by defendants can toll the statute. Time is critical – evidence disappears fast. Watch our video on Texas statutes of limitations for more details.

“Will this be confidential?”
Most hazing cases settle confidentially before trial. We prioritize your family’s privacy while pursuing accountability.

“What if it happened off-campus?”
Location doesn’t eliminate liability. Universities and nationals can still be liable based on sponsorship, control, and knowledge.

“How are legal fees handled?”
We work on contingency – no upfront costs, no fee unless we win. Learn more in our video explaining contingency fees.

Final Message to Town of Nesbitt Families

The road from a hazing incident to accountability is difficult, but you don’t have to walk it alone. We’ve guided Texas families through this process for decades, from initial crisis to final resolution. We understand the unique challenges facing East Texas families, whether dealing with local universities or major campuses across the state.

Our active litigation in the UH Pi Kappa Phi case proves we’re not just talking about hazing reform – we’re fighting for it in courtrooms right now. When you choose Attorney911, you get more than legal representation. You get partners who understand both the emotional trauma and legal complexity of hazing cases.

Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911. Let’s discuss how we can help your family find answers, secure accountability, and prevent this from happening to another student. Because every Texas family deserves to send their child to college with confidence, not fear.

Plain Text Links to Key Resources

News Coverage of UH Pi Kappa Phi Case:

• Click2Houston Investigation: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/11/21/only-on-2-lawsuit-alleges-severe-hazing-at-university-of-houstons-pi-kappa-phi-chapter-fraternity/
• ABC13 Coverage: https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/
• Hoodline Summary: https://hoodline.com/2025/11/university-of-houston-and-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity-face-10m-lawsuit-over-alleged-hazing-and-abuse/

Attorney911 Educational Videos:

• Evidence Preservation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
• Statute of Limitations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
• Client Mistakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY
• Contingency Fees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc

Attorney911 Main Website: https://attorney911.com

Legal Disclaimer

This article is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC.

Hazing laws, university policies, and legal precedents can change. The information in this guide is current as of late 2025 but may not reflect the most recent developments. Every hazing case is unique, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, evidence, applicable law, and many other factors.

If you or your child has been affected by hazing, we strongly encourage you to consult with a qualified Texas attorney who can review your specific situation, explain your legal rights, and advise you on the best course of action for your family.

The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911
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