Hazing Lawyers for White County, Arkansas Families – Attorney 911

When “Tradition” Becomes Torture: White County Parents, Your Child Is at Risk

White County is home to Harding University in Searcy—one of Arkansas’s most respected institutions. But behind the ivy-covered walls and Greek letters, a dangerous culture thrives. Hazing doesn’t stop at state lines. The same fraternities that waterboarded a student at the University of Houston, forced pledges to drink until they died at Florida State, and left a young man with permanent brain damage at Penn State operate chapters right here in Arkansas.

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority at Harding University, Lyon College, or any school near White County, they face the same risks. And if they’ve already been hazed—physically, psychologically, or sexually—you have legal rights.

At Attorney 911, we are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win. And White County families get the same aggressive representation—no matter where the hazing occurred.

🚨 This Is Happening in White County, Arkansas

The Same Fraternities. The Same Hazing. The Same Negligence.

Pi Kappa Phi. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Kappa Sigma. Sigma Chi. These aren’t just names on a sweatshirt—they’re national organizations with a documented history of hazing deaths, hospitalizations, and cover-ups. And they have active chapters near White County.

Harding University (Searcy, AR) – Greek Life Presence

Harding University, just 15 minutes from White County, has a strong Greek system with multiple fraternities and sororities. While we cannot comment on specific incidents without evidence, we know this:

• National fraternities with hazing histories operate at Harding.
• The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client in Houston exist at Arkansas chapters.
• Universities in Arkansas—just like in Texas—have the power to stop hazing. And just like in Texas, they often fail to act.

Lyon College (Batesville, AR) – Greek Life Presence

Lyon College, just 30 minutes from White County, also has active Greek organizations. The same risks apply.

💔 What Hazing Really Looks Like – The UH Case Is Your Warning

In November 2025, our client—Leonel Bermudez—was hospitalized for four days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being hazed by the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at the University of Houston.

This Is What They Did to Him:

✔ Waterboarded him with a garden hose – Simulated drowning, a form of torture.
✔ Forced him to do 500 squats and 100 pushups – Until he couldn’t stand.
✔ Struck him with wooden paddles – Physical assault with a weapon.
✔ Made him eat until he vomited – Then forced him to keep running.
✔ Hog-tied another pledge for over an hour – While fraternity members watched.
✔ Another pledge collapsed and lost consciousness – They kept going.

He wasn’t even a student at UH yet. He was a “ghost rush”—someone they recruited to join before he even enrolled. They did this to a teenager who just wanted to belong.

This Could Be Your Child.

• If your son is pledging at Harding, Lyon College, or any Arkansas school, he could be next.
• If your daughter is in a sorority, she could be subjected to psychological abuse, forced drinking, or worse.
• If your child has already been hazed, they may be too afraid to speak up.

White County parents: You trusted these organizations to keep your child safe. That trust was betrayed.

⚖️ Your Legal Rights in Arkansas – We Can Help

1. Arkansas Has Anti-Hazing Laws – And They’re Stronger Than You Think

Arkansas banned hazing in 2019 under Act 837, making it a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail and $2,500 in fines). If the hazing causes serious injury or death, it becomes a felony.

Key Legal Points for White County Families:
✅ Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says hazing is still illegal.
✅ Universities can be held liable. If Harding, Lyon College, or any Arkansas school knew or should have known about hazing and failed to stop it, they can be sued.
✅ National fraternities are responsible. Organizations like Pi Kappa Phi, SAE, and Sigma Chi have deep pockets and insurance policies—they can pay.
✅ You have 2 years to file a lawsuit. The clock starts ticking from the date of injury. Don’t wait.

2. We Sue Everyone Responsible – No Exceptions

In our $10 million UH case, we’re suing:

• The fraternity (local chapter & national organization)
• The university (for failing to protect students)
• Individual members (for direct participation in abuse)
• Former members & their spouses (for hosting hazing at their homes)

We will do the same for White County families. No one escapes accountability.

3. You Can Recover Compensation for:

💰 Medical bills (hospital stays, therapy, future treatment)
💰 Lost wages (if hazing caused your child to miss work or drop out)
💰 Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
💰 Punitive damages (to punish the organization and prevent future abuse)
💰 Wrongful death (if hazing took your child’s life)

Precedent proves it: Hazing cases win millions.

• $10.1 million – Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha)
• $6.1 million – Maxwell Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta)
• $110+ million – Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi)

White County families: Your child’s case could be next.

🛑 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in White County

Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked. Rhabdomyolysis, concussions, and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening.
• Document everything. Hospital records, doctor’s notes, and photos of injuries are critical evidence.

Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

📱 Save all texts, GroupMe messages, Snapchats, and social media posts about hazing.
📸 Take photos of injuries, hazing locations, and any objects used in abuse.
📝 Write down everything your child remembers—dates, times, names of perpetrators.
👥 Get names and contact info of witnesses (other pledges, friends, bystanders).

⚠️ DO NOT:

• Delete anything. Even old messages can be evidence.
• Confront the fraternity or sorority. They will destroy evidence and intimidate witnesses.
• Sign anything from the organization. You may unknowingly waive your rights.
• Talk to university administrators alone. They protect the institution, not your child.

Step 3: Call Attorney 911 – 1-888-ATTY-911

• Free, confidential consultation – No obligation.
• We work on contingency – You pay nothing unless we win.
• We come to White County – For depositions, meetings, and court hearings.
• We handle everything – Insurance companies, university lawyers, fraternity attorneys.

White County families: The sooner you call, the stronger your case.

🔥 Why White County Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We’re Already Fighting This Battle – Right Now

• We are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
• We know exactly how these organizations operate.
• We know how to expose their lies and hold them accountable.

2. We Have Insider Knowledge – We Used to Work for the Other Side

• Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena are former insurance defense attorneys.
• We know how fraternities and universities try to avoid liability.
• We know how to dismantle their defenses.

3. We Have Federal Court Authority – We Can Sue Anywhere

• Licensed in Texas and New York (where many national fraternities are headquartered).
• Admitted to U.S. District Court – Can pursue cases in federal court if needed.
• We serve White County families nationwide – Distance is not a barrier.

4. We Speak Spanish – Se Habla Español

• Many hazing victims in Arkansas are international students or come from Hispanic families.
• We provide bilingual legal services – No language barriers.

5. We Don’t Back Down – Even Against the Biggest Institutions

• We took on BP after the Texas City explosion (15 deaths, 180+ injuries).
• We’ve won millions for victims of 18-wheeler crashes, workplace injuries, and wrongful death.
• We’ve fought and beaten fraternities before – and we’ll do it again for White County families.

6. We Care – This Is Personal

“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.” – Lupe Pena, Attorney 911

We’ve seen what hazing does to families. We’ve seen the broken bones, the hospital bills, the psychological trauma. We’ve seen parents grieving children who never came home.

We won’t let this happen to another White County family.

📞 White County Families: Call Now – 1-888-ATTY-911

Free Consultation. No Upfront Costs. We Only Get Paid If You Win.

📍 Serving White County, Arkansas, and nationwide
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
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White County parents: You sent your child to college to learn, not to be tortured. If they’ve been hazed, we will fight for them.

🚨 To Fraternities Operating Near White County: We Are Watching

Pi Kappa Phi. Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Kappa Sigma. Sigma Chi.

If your chapter is hazing students in Harding University, Lyon College, or anywhere near White County, know this:

• We are already building cases against your national organizations.
• We know your corporate structures, your insurance policies, and your history of abuse.
• We will sue you, your university, and every individual involved.
• We will win.

The UH chapter that waterboarded our client? Shut down. Criminal referrals initiated. $10 million lawsuit ongoing.

Your chapter could be next.

🏛️ To Arkansas Universities: You Have Been Warned

Harding University. Lyon College. Every school in Arkansas with Greek life.

You have a legal and moral duty to protect your students. If you:

• Own the fraternity houses (like UH did),
• Have prior hazing incidents on record (like UH did),
• Fail to implement real oversight (like UH did),

You will be held liable.

We are coming for institutions that enable hazing. White County families deserve better.

📢 Share This Page – You Could Save a Life

Hazing thrives in secrecy. Break the silence.

🔗 Share this page with White County parents, students, and educators.
📢 Talk to your child about hazing—before it’s too late.
🚨 If you know someone who was hazed, tell them to call us.

Together, we can end hazing in Arkansas.

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White County families: We are your legal emergency responders. Call now.