🚨 Hazing Lawyer in Crawford County, Arkansas — Justice for Fraternity & Sorority Abuse Victims
Crawford County Families: Hazing Doesn’t Stop at State Lines — Neither Do We
If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, or student organization in or near Crawford County, Arkansas, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to fight this battle alone.
Attorney 911 is currently litigating a $10 MILLION hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — proving that fraternities and universities can and should be held accountable for the torture they call “tradition.”
The same fraternities that waterboarded our client operate at universities near Crawford County. The same negligence exists in Arkansas. And we will fight for Crawford County families with the same aggression.
📍 Serving Crawford County, Arkansas — From Our Houston Headquarters
While we’re based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide — including in Crawford County, Arkansas — through:
✅ Federal court authority — U.S. District Court admission
✅ Video consultations — Meet with us remotely
✅ Travel commitment — We come to Crawford County for depositions and trials
✅ Contingency fee representation — $0 upfront; we don’t get paid unless you win
Crawford County families: Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🏛️ The Hazing Crisis in Crawford County & Beyond
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys.” It’s not “tradition.” It’s not “building brotherhood.”
It’s assault. It’s battery. It’s torture. And it’s happening at universities near Crawford County, Arkansas.
What Hazing Looks Like in Arkansas
While we don’t have documented hazing incidents specifically from Crawford County, we know for a fact that the same fraternities and sororities with chapters in Arkansas have been involved in national hazing scandals:
| Fraternity | Arkansas Chapters | National Hazing Record |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Kappa Phi | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | Our current $10M lawsuit — waterboarding, 500 squats, kidney failure |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | Chemical burns (Texas A&M, 2021); $1M+ settlement |
| Sigma Chi | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | $10M+ lawsuit (College of Charleston, 2024) |
| Kappa Sigma | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | Death of Chad Meredith (Miami, 2001); $12.6M verdict |
| Phi Delta Theta | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | Max Gruver death (LSU, 2017); $6.1M verdict |
| Pi Kappa Alpha | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | Stone Foltz death (BGSU, 2021); $10.1M settlement |
Crawford County families: If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority at a university in Arkansas, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.
💔 What Happened to Our Client — This Could Happen in Crawford County
The $10 Million Fight We’re Waging Right Now
Victim: Leonel Bermudez
Status: “Ghost rush” — not even a University of Houston student yet
Fraternity: Pi Kappa Phi (Beta Nu Chapter at UH)
University: University of Houston
Injuries: Severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure — hospitalized for 4 days
Lawsuit: $10 MILLION filed November 21, 2025
What They Did to Him:
🔥 Waterboarded with a garden hose — simulated drowning, a form of torture
🔥 Forced to do 500 squats, 100+ pushups, bear crawls, 100-yard crawls — until he collapsed
🔥 Struck with wooden paddles — physical assault with weapons
🔥 Forced to eat milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting — then forced to keep running
🔥 Hog-tied another pledge face-down on a table with an object in his mouth — for over an hour
🔥 Forced to strip to underwear in cold weather — exposure and humiliation
🔥 Carried a fanny pack with sexual objects at all times — sexual humiliation
🔥 Threatened with expulsion if he didn’t comply — coercion and duress
Result: His muscles broke down. He passed brown urine — a sign of kidney failure. His mother rushed him to the hospital where he was diagnosed with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure. He spent 3 nights and 4 days in the hospital.
Why This Matters to Crawford County Families:
- Pi Kappa Phi has a chapter at University of Arkansas, Fayetteville — the same national organization that did this to our client
- The same “traditions” exist across all chapters — if it happened at UH, it’s happening in Arkansas
- Universities near Crawford County face the same liability failures — they know hazing happens, they have the power to stop it, they choose not to
- If your child is being hazed in Arkansas, we will fight for you just like we’re fighting in Texas
⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Crawford County Hazing Victim
Arkansas Hazing Law — What You Need to Know
Arkansas Code § 6-5-201 to 6-5-205 — Anti-Hazing Statutes
Definition of Hazing (§ 6-5-201):
Any intentional or reckless act, on or off campus, by one or more persons associated with a student organization, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission, or continued membership.
This includes:
- Physical brutality (paddling, beating, branding)
- Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances)
- Sleep deprivation
- Extreme physical exercise
- Exposure to the elements
- Humiliation or degradation
- Any activity that creates a substantial risk of harm
Crawford County families: The hazing your child experienced likely violates Arkansas law — and gives you the right to sue.
Criminal Penalties in Arkansas
| Offense | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Hazing (Class A Misdemeanor) | Up to 1 year in jail, $2,500 fine |
| Hazing causing serious physical injury (Class D Felony) | Up to 6 years in prison, $10,000 fine |
| Hazing causing death (Class C Felony) | 3-10 years in prison, $10,000 fine |
Consent is NOT a defense — even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says consent doesn’t matter.
Civil Liability — Who You Can Sue in Crawford County
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture |
| University | Failed to prevent hazing despite power to do so |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing |
| Alumni/Advisors | Allowed hazing at their homes or events |
| Housing Corporation | Owned/controlled property where hazing occurred |
| Insurance Companies | Coverage for institutional liability |
Crawford County families: You can sue everyone who participated or allowed the hazing to happen.
💰 What Your Crawford County Hazing Case Could Be Worth
Hazing cases result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Here’s what other families have recovered:
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | Settlement | $10.1 MILLION |
| Max Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | Louisiana State | Jury Verdict | $6.1 MILLION |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | Settlement | $110 MILLION+ |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Settlement | Confidential (major) |
| Adam Oakes | Delta Chi | Virginia Commonwealth | Settlement | $4+ MILLION |
Our $10 million demand is in line with these precedents — and your Crawford County case could be worth just as much.
Damages You Can Recover in Arkansas:
| Category | What It Covers | Crawford County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, treatment, therapy | Your child’s hospital stay, ER visits, ongoing care |
| Future Medical | Long-term health consequences | Kidney monitoring, potential dialysis, therapy for PTSD |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work | If your child had to miss work during recovery |
| Educational Impact | Disruption to education | Tuition refunds, scholarship loss, delayed graduation |
| Pain & Suffering | Physical and emotional trauma | The agony of hazing, fear, humiliation, ongoing anxiety |
| Punitive Damages | Punishment for egregious conduct | When hazing involves torture, forced consumption, or extreme abuse |
🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Crawford County
Step-by-Step Action Guide for Arkansas Families
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🏥 Seek Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Document everything — bruises, cuts, burns, psychological symptoms
- Rhabdomyolysis (like our client) can be life-threatening — don’t wait
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📸 Preserve All Evidence
- Photos/Videos: Injuries, hazing locations, items used in hazing
- Screenshots: Text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, Instagram DMs
- Documents: Pledge manuals, schedules, any written rules
- Witnesses: Names and contact info of other pledges or bystanders
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🚫 DO NOT Talk to the Organization
- Do not confront fraternity/sorority leadership
- Do not give statements to university administrators alone
- They will try to control the narrative and destroy evidence
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📞 Contact an Attorney Immediately
- Call Attorney 911: 1-888-ATTY-911
- Email: ralph@atty911.com
- Free consultation — we’ll evaluate your Crawford County case
- $0 upfront — we work on contingency; you pay nothing unless we win
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📝 Report to Authorities (Optional but Recommended)
- University: File a Title IX complaint (if sexual harassment was involved)
- Police: Consider filing a criminal report (hazing is a crime in Arkansas)
- We can guide you through this process
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📝 Document Everything
- Keep a journal of symptoms, medical visits, and emotional impact
- Save all medical records and bills
- Track time missed from school/work
🏆 Why Crawford County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Fight RIGHT NOW — $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit
- We don’t just talk about hazing — we’re actively litigating a $10M case
- Our client was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure
- We know how to win these cases — and we’ll fight just as hard for Crawford County families
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook
- Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching sides
- We know how they value claims, delay cases, and try to deny liability
- We use that knowledge to dismantle their defenses and maximize your recovery
3. Federal Court Authority — We Can Sue Anywhere in America
- Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- Can pursue federal civil rights claims for institutional negligence
- Distance doesn’t matter — we represent Crawford County families nationwide
4. Dual-State Bar Admission — Texas AND New York
- Many national fraternities are headquartered in New York
- Our New York bar admission gives us strategic advantage against national defendants
5. Contingency Fee Representation — $0 Upfront for Crawford County Families
- We understand the financial strain of hazing injuries
- You pay nothing upfront — we only get paid if we win your case
- No hourly fees, no retainers — just results
6. We Come to Crawford County — For Depositions, Trials, and Meetings
- We don’t make you travel to Texas for your case
- We offer video consultations for your convenience
- We travel to Crawford County for depositions, client meetings, and trials
7. Se Habla Español — Bilingual Representation for Crawford County Families
- Hazing affects students from all backgrounds
- Our staff is fluent in Spanish — no language barriers to justice
- Se habla español — we serve Spanish-speaking families in Crawford County
8. Proven Track Record — Millions Recovered for Injury Victims
- Recovered millions of dollars for personal injury victims
- BP Texas City explosion litigation — mass tort experience
- Wrongful death cases — when hazing turns fatal
- Google 4.9 stars, 250+ reviews — clients trust us to fight for them
📞 Crawford County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation
If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, or student organization in or near Crawford County, Arkansas — we can help.
🚨 24/7 Legal Emergency Hotline for Crawford County Hazing Victims:
1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com/hazing
Serving Crawford County, Arkansas — and hazing victims nationwide.
🔥 To Fraternities and Sororities Near Crawford County: We Are Watching
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Pi Kappa Alpha —
If your chapter is operating near Crawford County, Arkansas, know this:
✅ We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for $10 million after their chapter waterboarded a student and caused kidney failure
✅ We track your national organizations, your house corporations, and your insurance policies
✅ We know your history — Andrew Coffey, Stone Foltz, Max Gruver, Timothy Piazza
✅ We know you’ve paid millions in settlements — and we know you’ll pay millions more
✅ If you haze students in Arkansas, we will find every liable entity — and we will sue them all
The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston is SHUT DOWN. Your chapter could be next.
🏛️ To Universities Near Crawford County: The Time to Act Is Now
University of Arkansas, Arkansas Tech University, John Brown University, University of Central Arkansas —
You have a legal and moral duty to protect your students. When you fail, you face multi-million dollar lawsuits — just like University of Houston is facing in our current case.
We know:
- You have the power to regulate Greek life
- You own many fraternity/sorority houses
- You receive reports of hazing and do nothing
- You prioritize reputation over student safety
We are watching. We are documenting. And when your students are hazed, we will hold you accountable.
📢 Enough Is Enough — Crawford County Families Deserve Justice
Hazing has taken too many young lives. It has left too many students with permanent injuries. It has destroyed too many families.
Crawford County families: You don’t have to accept this. You don’t have to stay silent. And you don’t have to fight this battle alone.
Attorney 911 is here to help.
🚨 If your child was hazed in Crawford County, Arkansas — call us now:
1-888-ATTY-911
We don’t get paid unless you get paid. We fight for justice. And we won’t stop until Crawford County families get the accountability they deserve.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com | attorney911.com/hazing
Serving Crawford County, Arkansas — and hazing victims nationwide.
