The Complete Guide to Hazing & Fraternity Lawsuits in Texas: A Resource for Timpson & All East Texas Families

If Your Child Was Hazed at a Texas University, You Are Not Alone

We understand the phone call no parent in Timpson, Shelby County, or anywhere in East Texas ever wants to receive. Your child, excited to start their college journey at a Texas university, sounds different—exhausted, secretive, or suddenly withdrawn. Perhaps they’ve come home with unexplained bruises, or their grades have plummeted. Maybe you’ve seen disturbing messages in group chats, or worse, you’ve gotten the call that they’re in the hospital. The world of forced initiation rituals, hidden behind tradition and Greek letters, has collided with your family’s life.

Right now, our firm is fighting one of the most serious hazing cases in Texas history. We represent Leonel Bermudez in a $10 million lawsuit against the University of Houston, the Pi Kappa Phi national fraternity, and 13 individual members of its now-shuttered Beta Nu chapter. The allegations are not vague—they are specific, brutal, and documented. They include a humiliating “pledge fanny pack” rule, forced overconsumption of food leading to vomiting, being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” and extreme physical workouts at Yellowstone Boulevard Park that caused Bermudez to develop life-threatening rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure. His urine was brown. He was hospitalized for four days and faces ongoing risk of permanent kidney damage. The chapter was suspended and then voted to surrender its charter.

This is happening here in Texas. And if it’s happening to your family in Timpson—whether your child is at nearby Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas A&M, the University of Houston, or any other campus—you need to know that hazing is not just “boys being boys.” It is a crime under Texas law, and it creates legal liability that can hold powerful fraternities, sororities, athletic programs, and universities accountable.

This guide is written specifically for parents and families in Timpson, Center, Joaquin, and across Shelby County and East Texas. Our goal is to arm you with knowledge: what hazing really looks like in 2025, the Texas laws that protect your child, the histories of organizations that may be involved, and the legal pathways to accountability and recovery. You are not powerless against institutions that prioritize their reputation over your child’s safety.

Immediate Help for a Hazing Emergency

If your child is in danger RIGHT NOW:

• Call 911 for any medical emergency.
• Then call us at Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911). We provide immediate help—that’s our promise as the Legal Emergency Lawyers™.

In the First 48 Hours:

• Get Medical Attention: Even if injuries seem minor or your child resists, a medical record is critical. Conditions like rhabdomyolysis or internal injuries may not be immediately apparent.
• Preserve Evidence BEFORE It Disappears:
  • Screenshot every relevant group chat (GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage), text, and social media DM immediately.
  • Photograph injuries from multiple angles, with a ruler or coin for scale.
  • Save Physical Items: Do not wash clothing; keep any props, paddles, or receipts.
• Document Everything: Write down who, what, when, and where while memories are fresh.
• DO NOT:
  • Confront the fraternity, sorority, or team directly.
  • Sign anything from the university or an insurance company.
  • Post details on public social media.
  • Allow your child to delete messages or “clean up” evidence.

Contact an Experienced Hazing Attorney Within 24-48 Hours. Evidence vanishes quickly. Universities often move to control the narrative. We can help you navigate this crisis from a position of strength. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.

Hazing in 2025: It’s Not What You Think

For parents in Timpson who may not be familiar with modern campus culture, hazing has evolved far beyond stereotypical pranks. It is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act—on or off campus—that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of joining, maintaining membership in, or holding office in any organization. Crucially, under Texas law, the victim’s “consent” is not a defense.

The Modern Faces of Hazing

1. Alcohol & Substance Hazing: This remains the most common and deadly form. It’s not just “drinking at a party.” It’s coerced consumption through games like “Bible study” (wrong answer = drink), “family tree” lineups, or being handed a handle of liquor during “Big/Little” night with an expectation to finish it.

2. Physical Hazing: This includes paddling, beatings, and “smokings”—extreme, punitive calisthenics (hundreds of push-ups, wall-sits until collapse). It also encompasses sleep deprivation, food/water restriction, and exposure to extreme elements.

3. Sexualized & Humiliating Hazing: Forced nudity, simulated sexual acts (the “elephant walk,” “roasted pig” positioning), wearing degrading costumes, or acts with racist, sexist, or homophobic overtones designed to strip away dignity.

4. Psychological & Digital Hazing: This is the 24/7 control enabled by smartphones. It includes constant berating in meetings, social isolation, and digital harassment: mandatory all-hours monitoring of group chats, forced posting of humiliating content on social media, and location tracking via apps like Snapchat Maps.

Where Hazing Happens

While fraternities and sororities are often the focus, hazing is a systemic issue across campus life:

• Fraternities & Sororities (IFC, Panhellenic, NPHC, Multicultural councils).
• Athletic Teams (from football to cheerleading).
• Corps of Cadets and ROTC programs.
• Spirit & Tradition Groups (like Texas Cowboys, Aggie Band, or service organizations).
• Marching Bands and Performance Groups.
• Academic and Cultural Clubs.

The common threads are a power imbalance, a culture of secrecy, and the manipulation of tradition to justify abuse.

Texas Law & Liability: The Legal Framework Protecting Your Child

Texas has specific statutes to combat hazing, and understanding them is the first step toward accountability.

Texas Education Code, Chapter 37: The Anti-Hazing Law

Definition (Sec. 37.151): Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, on or off campus, by one person alone or with others, directed against a student that:

1. Endangers the mental or physical health or safety of the student, AND
2. Is done for the purpose of pledging, initiation into, affiliation with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization.

Plain English for Timpson Families: If someone makes your child do something dangerous, harmful, or degrading to join or stay in a group—and they meant to do it or were reckless about the risk—that’s hazing. Location doesn’t matter. Mental harm counts as much as physical harm.

Criminal Penalties (Sec. 37.152):

• Class B Misdemeanor: Hazing that doesn’t cause serious bodily injury (up to 180 days in jail, fine up to $2,000).
• Class A Misdemeanor: Hazing that causes bodily injury.
• State Jail Felony: Hazing that causes serious bodily injury or death.

Organizational Liability (Sec. 37.153): The fraternity, sorority, or club itself can be fined up to $10,000 per violation if it authorized or encouraged the hazing, or if an officer knew and failed to report it.

Consent is NOT a Defense (Sec. 37.155): This is critical. Even if your child felt pressured to “go along with it,” that does not excuse the conduct in the eyes of Texas law.

Immunity for Good-Faith Reporting (Sec. 37.154): A person who reports hazing in good faith is immune from civil or criminal liability. Many universities also have medical amnesty policies to encourage calls to 911.

Criminal vs. Civil Cases: Two Paths to Accountability

• Criminal Cases: Brought by the state (DA’s office). Aim is punishment (jail, fines, probation). Charges can include hazing, furnishing alcohol to a minor, assault, or even manslaughter.
• Civil Cases: Brought by the victim and their family. Aim is compensation for damages and accountability. This is where we hold every responsible entity—from the individual member to the national headquarters to the university—financially liable for the harm caused.

These cases can proceed simultaneously. A criminal conviction is not required to win a civil lawsuit.

Federal Overlays: Title IX, Clery, and the Stop Campus Hazing Act

• Title IX: If hazing involves sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, federal Title IX obligations are triggered, requiring the university to investigate and take action.
• Clery Act: Requires universities to report certain crimes, including aggravated assault, which some hazing acts may constitute.
• Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): A new federal law requiring increased transparency in hazing reporting and prevention by colleges receiving federal funds, with provisions phasing in through 2026.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Civil Hazing Lawsuit?

Our investigation maps the entire chain of responsibility:

1. Individual Perpetrators: The members who planned, carried out, or covered up the acts.
2. Local Chapter & Its Officers: The chapter as an entity and its leadership (President, Pledgemaster, Risk Manager) who failed to control members or enforce policies.
3. National Fraternity/Sorority Headquarters: They often have deep knowledge of prior incidents, set (and fail to enforce) policies, and may provide insurance. Their liability hinges on what they knew or should have known.
4. The University: Public universities like UH, Texas A&M, and UT have some sovereign immunity, but can be sued for gross negligence or deliberate indifference. Private schools like SMU and Baylor have fewer protections. Universities can be liable for failing to supervise recognized organizations or for ignoring prior warnings.
5. Third Parties: Landlords of off-campus houses, owners of retreat venues, or bars that furnished alcohol to minors.

National Hazing Case Patterns: The Script Repeats

The tragic cases below are not just news stories; they are legal precedents that show how courts and juries respond to hazing. They reveal predictable patterns—patterns we see in Texas.

The Alcohol-Poisoning Death Pattern

• Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi, 2017): Died from traumatic brain injuries after a bid-acceptance night of forced drinking. Brothers delayed calling 911 for hours. Result: Dozens of criminal charges, massive civil settlements, and Pennsylvania’ “Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law.”
• Max Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta, 2017): Died from alcohol poisoning after a “Bible study” drinking game. Result: Felony convictions and Louisiana’s “Max Gruver Act.”
• Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha, 2021): Died after being forced to drink a bottle of whiskey. Result: Multiple criminal convictions and a $10 million settlement ($7M from Pi Kappa Alpha national, ~$3M from the university).
• Andrew Coffey (Florida State, Pi Kappa Phi, 2017): Died after a “Big Brother” night. Result: Chapter closure, criminal charges, and heightened scrutiny.

Takeaway for Texas Families: The “forced drinking night” is a recurring, lethal script. National fraternities are acutely aware of this risk, which strengthens arguments that future injuries were foreseeable.

Physical & Ritualized Violence

• Chun “Michael” Deng (Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi, 2013): Died from brain injuries during a blindfolded “glass ceiling” tackle ritual at a retreat. Result: The national fraternity was criminally convicted of assault and manslaughter, banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years.
• Danny Santulli (Univ. of Missouri, Phi Gamma Delta, 2021): Suffered permanent, catastrophic brain damage from alcohol poisoning. Result: Settlements with 22 defendants, chapter closure, and a national example of non-fatal catastrophic injury.

Athletic Program Hazing

• Northwestern University Football (2023-2025): Widespread allegations of sexualized and racist hazing led to multiple lawsuits, the firing of the head coach, and confidential settlements. It proved hazing is entrenched in multi-million dollar sports programs.

What This Means for Timpson: These cases create a roadmap. They show how to investigate, which entities to sue, and how to argue that national organizations and universities failed to act on clear, repeating dangers.

Texas University Spotlight: Where Timpson & East Texas Families Send Their Kids

Families in Timpson and Shelby County have deep educational ties across Texas. Your children may attend the local Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, or venture to major hubs like Texas A&M, UT Austin, or the University of Houston. Each campus has its own Greek ecosystem and history of hazing incidents.

Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX)

For Timpson Families: Located just 30 miles west in neighboring Nacogdoches County, SFA is a primary university for many Shelby County students. Its Greek life community is active and falls under the same Texas laws.

Campus Snapshot: A mid-sized public university with a significant Greek presence, including Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities, Panhellenic sororities, and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations.

Hazing Policy & Reporting: SFA prohibits hazing as defined by Texas law. Reports can be made to the Office of Student Conduct, Residence Life, or the University Police Department.

Recent Context: While major publicized cases may center on larger schools, the patterns of behavior—forced drinking, pledge servitude, physical tests—are universal in Greek culture. SFA families must be equally vigilant.

If Hazing Occurs at SFA: Investigations would involve SFA PD and potentially Nacogdoches PD for off-campus incidents. Civil suits could be filed in Nacogdoches County courts. The proximity to Timpson means we can provide direct, local legal support.

University of Houston (UH) & The Flagship Case

The Active Case: As detailed in the Click2Houston report and ABC13 coverage, our client Leonel Bermudez’s case against UH and Pi Kappa Phi is the current benchmark for serious Texas hazing litigation.

Campus Snapshot: A large, diverse urban university with over 50 fraternities and sororities across four governing councils.

Documented History: Beyond the Pi Kappa Phi case, UH has suspended chapters for hazing, including a prior Pi Kappa Alpha incident where a pledge suffered a lacerated spleen.

For Timpson Families with Students at UH: This case proves that catastrophic injury happens at Texas schools. UH’s response—labeling conduct “deeply disturbing” and cooperating—is the public face. The legal fight to uncover what they knew and when is where true accountability is forged.

Texas A&M University

Campus Snapshot: A culture defined by tradition, including a massive Greek system and the Corps of Cadets.

Corps of Cadets Hazing: In a 2023 lawsuit, a cadet alleged being bound between beds in a “roasted pig” position with an apple in his mouth, among other degrading acts. The lawsuit sought over $1 million, highlighting the specific risks within military-style programs.

Fraternity Hazing: A Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) lawsuit alleged pledges were doused with industrial-strength cleaner, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin grafts. The chapter was suspended.

For Timpson Families: The Aggie Network is strong in East Texas. The blend of Greek and Corps culture requires understanding both social and military-style hazing dynamics.

University of Texas at Austin

Campus Snapshot: Flagship university with one of the most transparent hazing disclosure systems in the nation via its public “Hazing Violations” log.

Documented Incidents: The public log shows consistent patterns:

• Pi Kappa Alpha (2023): New members forced to consume milk and perform strenuous calisthenics. Sanction: Probation.
• Texas Wranglers (Spirit Group): Sanctioned for forced workouts and alcohol-related hazing.
• Various other fraternities and sororities appear for alcohol coercion, sleep deprivation, and humiliation.

Why Transparency Matters: This public record is a gift to investigators. It shows pattern and notice—the university and nationals were aware of ongoing issues, which strengthens negligence claims when new incidents occur.

Southern Methodist University (SMU)

Campus Snapshot: A private, affluent university with a prominent Greek system.

Documented Incidents: Kappa Alpha Order was suspended after a 2017 hazing investigation involving paddling, forced drinking, and sleep deprivation.

Private University Dynamic: SMU has more discretion in releases of information, but through civil discovery, we can obtain internal reports and disciplinary records that are not public.

Baylor University

Campus Snapshot: A private Christian university with its own history of institutional crisis management.

Documented Incidents: The baseball team suspended 14 players in 2020 following a hazing investigation.

The Baylor Context: Following the football sexual assault scandal, Baylor’s policies and responses to misconduct are under particular scrutiny. This can affect how hazing allegations are handled internally and perceived legally.

Fraternities & Sororities: National Histories Inform Local Liability

When a chapter at a Texas school hazes, it is rarely an isolated “rogue” incident. National headquarters have centuries of data on what their chapters do. This history creates legal liability.

The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: Our Investigative Advantage

Our firm maintains a proprietary database built from public records to map the Greek ecosystem in Texas. This includes:

• IRS B83 Records: Over 125 Texas-registered Greek organizations (house corporations, alumni chapters) with Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) and addresses. For example:
  • Pi Kappa Phi – Delta Omega Chapter Building Corporation, EIN 37-1768785, Missouri City, TX 77459.
  • Beta Nu Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation Inc, EIN 46-2267515, Frisco, TX 75035.
  • Kappa Sigma – Mu Gamma Chapter Inc, EIN 27-3662583, Lufkin, TX 75904 (serving the East Texas region).
• Cause IQ Metro Data: Tracking of 1,423 Greek-related entities across 25 Texas metros.
• Campus Rosters: Verified lists of active chapters at UH, Texas A&M, UT, SMU, and Baylor.

This means when we take a case, we don’t start from zero. We already know how to identify the legal entities behind the Greek letters—the entities that hold insurance and can be held accountable.

National Organizations with Documented Hazing Patterns

• Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ): The organization behind the Stone Foltz death ($10M settlement). A pattern of “Big/Little” alcohol hazing.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ): Numerous deaths and injuries nationwide. At Texas A&M, the chemical burn case; at UT, a recent assault lawsuit.
• Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ): The organization in our UH case; also responsible for the Andrew Coffey death at FSU.
• Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ): The Max Gruver death at LSU.
• Kappa Alpha Order (ΚΑ): Hazing suspensions at multiple schools, including SMU.

The Legal Principle is Foreseeability: If a national fraternity has a death in Ohio from forced drinking in 2021, and a Texas chapter forces dangerous drinking in 2025, the national organization cannot claim it was an unforeseeable “accident.” Their prior knowledge is a cornerstone of negligence claims.

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Damages, and Strategy

Pursuing a hazing claim is a complex, multi-front battle against well-funded opponents. Here is how we build a winning case for Timpson families.

Critical Evidence: The Digital Paper Trail

In 2025, evidence is digital. Preservation is everything.

1. Group Chats (GroupMe, WhatsApp, Discord): These show planning, boasting, threats, and real-time coordination. We work with digital forensics experts to recover deleted messages.
2. Social Media (Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok): Posts, stories, and DMs that document events, injuries, or humiliating acts.
3. Photos & Videos: Often taken by perpetrators themselves.
4. Internal Organizational Records: Obtained via subpoena—pledge manuals, risk management reports, emails between local and national officers.
5. University Records: Prior conduct files on the chapter, Clery reports, internal investigation notes obtained through discovery or public records requests.
6. Medical Records: Documenting the full extent of physical and psychological injury, from ER reports to long-term therapy notes.

We have a detailed guide on evidence preservation in our video: Using Your Cellphone to Document a Legal Case.

Recoverable Damages: Making Your Child Whole

A civil lawsuit seeks to compensate for all harms, both economic and human.

• Economic Damages: All medical bills (past and future), lost wages, costs of therapy, diminished future earning capacity if disabled.
• Non-Economic Damages: Physical pain, emotional distress, humiliation, PTSD, loss of enjoyment of life.
• Wrongful Death Damages (for families): Funeral costs, loss of companionship, parental grief, and more.

In catastrophic injury or death cases, we work with life-care planners and economists to build a full picture of lifelong needs and losses.

Navigating Insurance & Institutional Defenses

Fraternities and universities have insurers whose goal is to minimize payouts. They employ common defenses:

• “The victim consented.” We counter with Texas law (consent is no defense) and evidence of coercion.
• “It was a rogue chapter; national didn’t know.” We use pattern evidence from other chapters to prove foreseeability.
• “It happened off-campus, not our responsibility.” We show how the university and national orgs still exercised control and benefit.
• “Our anti-hazing policy prohibits this.” We prove the policies were window-dressing, not enforced.

This is where Mr. Lupe Peña’s background as a former insurance defense attorney is invaluable. He knows the tactics insurers use because he used to deploy them. We don’t just react; we anticipate.

Practical Guides & FAQs for Timpson Parents & Students

For Parents: Warning Signs & Action Steps

Warning Signs:

• Unexplained injuries, bruises, burns, or limping.
• Extreme fatigue, sleeping all the time, or seeming perpetually exhausted.
• Sudden secrecy about organizational activities.
• Personality changes: new anxiety, depression, or irritability.
• Constant, anxious phone use related to group chats.
• Requests for unusual amounts of money for “fines” or “required” purchases.

What to Do:

1. Talk Openly: “I’m worried about you. Is anything happening that feels unsafe or humiliating?”
2. Prioritize Safety: If injured, seek medical care immediately.
3. Preserve Evidence: Follow the steps in the first section.
4. Contact a Lawyer Before Reporting: We can help you navigate reporting to the university or police in a way that protects your child’s rights and the evidence.
5. Document University Communications: Keep a log of all calls and emails.

For Students: Is This Hazing?

Ask yourself:

• Would I do this if I truly had a free choice, with no social pressure or fear of being kicked out?
• Is this activity dangerous, degrading, or illegal?
• Would my parents or the university approve if they knew every detail?
• Am I being told to keep secrets?

If you answer “no” to the first and “yes” to the others, it is hazing. Your safety comes first. Have an exit plan and know you can report anonymously through campus channels or the National Anti-Hazing Hotline (1-888-NOT-HAZE).

Critical Mistakes That Can Harm Your Case

1. Deleting Evidence: It may feel embarrassing, but deleted messages look like a cover-up. Preserve everything.
2. Confronting the Organization Directly: This triggers their defense lawyers and leads to evidence destruction.
3. Signing University “Resolution” Forms: These often contain waivers of your right to sue. Do not sign anything without an attorney.
4. Posting on Social Media: Defense investigators monitor everything. Inconsistencies can damage credibility.
5. Waiting Too Long: Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury, but evidence and witness memories fade fast. Learn more about statutes of limitation here.

Frequently Asked Questions

“Can we sue the university in Texas?”
Yes. While public universities have some legal protections (sovereign immunity), exceptions exist for gross negligence or Title IX violations. Private universities like SMU and Baylor can be sued directly. The strategy depends entirely on the facts.

“My child ‘agreed’ to participate. Do we have a case?”
Absolutely. Texas Education Code Sec. 37.155 states clearly that consent is not a defense to hazing. Courts understand the power dynamics and coercion involved.

“Will this be public? I don’t want my child’s name in the news.”
Most cases settle confidentially before trial. We can negotiate for sealed records and private settlements to protect your family’s privacy while pursuing accountability.

“How much does a hazing lawyer cost?”
We work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay no upfront fees. We only get paid if we win a settlement or verdict for you. See how contingency fees work.

“The hazing was at an off-campus house. Does that matter?”
No. Liability is based on control and foreseeability, not just location. Some of the worst hazing occurs at remote retreats or unofficial houses.

Why Attorney911 Is the Right Firm for Texas Hazing Cases

When your family in Timpson faces a hazing crisis, you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who understand the unique ecosystem of Texas universities, Greek life, and the tactics of institutional defendants.

Our Proven Credentials in Complex Institutional Litigation

• The Active Texas Hazing Case: We are lead counsel in the Leonel Bermudez v. UH & Pi Kappa Phi lawsuit. We are in the fight right now, setting the precedent for hazing accountability in Texas.
• Insurance Insider Knowledge: Mr. Lupe Peña spent years as an insurance defense attorney for a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers value claims, deploy delay tactics, and fight coverage. We know their playbook because we used to run it.
• Experience Against Giants: Managing Partner Ralph Manginello was one of the few Texas lawyers involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation. We are not intimidated by billion-dollar defendants, national fraternities, or powerful universities.
• Dual Civil & Criminal Expertise: Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand the criminal exposure in hazing cases and can effectively advise families navigating both legal tracks.
• The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: We don’t start from scratch. Our proprietary database of Texas Greek organizations gives us an immediate investigative advantage to identify all liable parties.

We Serve Families in Timpson & Across Texas

From our offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, we serve families throughout the state. We understand the East Texas community values of Timpson and Shelby County—the deep family bonds, the pride in sending children to college, and the profound betrayal when institutions fail to protect them.

We are committed to thorough investigation, aggressive advocacy, and compassionate client service. Our goal is not just compensation, but accountability and reform to prevent the next family from suffering this pain.

Your Next Step: A Confidential, No-Obligation Consultation

If hazing has impacted your family, you do not have to navigate this alone. The path forward begins with a conversation.

Contact The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC (Attorney911) today for a free, confidential case evaluation.

We will:

• Listen to your story with compassion and without judgment.
• Review any evidence you have gathered.
• Explain your family’s legal rights and options under Texas law.
• Outline the potential pathways, timelines, and strategies.
• Answer all your questions about the process and our contingency fee structure.

Call us 24/7 at 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911). You can also reach us directly at (713) 528-9070, or contact Ralph Manginello at ralph@atty911.com.

Se habla Español. For consultation in Spanish, please contact Mr. Lupe Peña at lupe@atty911.com.

Let us help you turn this crisis into a quest for answers, accountability, and justice.

Legal Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on specific facts and law. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly. The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC / Attorney911. Principal office in Houston, TX.

Plain Text Links to Key Resources:

• Click2Houston coverage of UH Pi Kappa Phi case: 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 of the same case: https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/
• Attorney911 video on evidence preservation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
• Attorney911 video on statutes of limitation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
• Attorney911 video on contingency fees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc
• Attorney911 main website: https://attorney911.com