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February 21, 2026 26 min read
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🚨 Abogådo Kontra Hazing gi Yona: Protehe i Estudiante Siha gi Abus | Attorney 911

Serbi Yona, Guåhan yan Todo i Estådos Unidos — Representasion Legal Agresibu para i Biktima siha yan i Familia siha gi Hazing

📞 Yanggen i Anåk-mu Ma Hazing gi Yona, Llamåye Håfa Kumeke’ilek-ña: 1-888-ATTY-911

Konsulta Gratis • Ti Måtto’ Fees Adelante • Måtto Ham gi Yona

🏆 Tåtaotao Yona Para Håfa Ume’esgoghe Attorney 911 para i Kaso siha gi Hazing

1. Ta Fanaitai Kåso Siha Giya I Estådo Siha — Yan Ta Fanå’gue

Gi halom iya Texas, ta fanaitai i biktima siha gi hazing gi todu i estådos, inkluido Yona, Guåhan. På’go mismo, ta fanaitai un demanda gi hazing na $10 na millones kontra Pi Kappa Phi yan i Unibetsedåt i Houston — i mismo na fraternidad siha yan unibetsedåt siha ni’ manmåtto giya Yona.

Ti este na teoretikal. På’go mismo ta fanaitai. Yan ta fana’tinas i mismo na representasion agresibu para i familia siha gi Yona.

2. Abogådo siha na Anåkku Defende i Seguru — Ta Tungo’ Håfa I Lina’la’-ñiha

I dos abogådo siha — Ralph Manginello yan Lupe Penaabogådo siha na anåkku defende i seguro. Ta tungo’ håfa i lina’la’ ni’ manmåtto i fraternidad, unibetsedåt, yan i kompañia seguro para u fanaitai na ti u ma sodda’ i che’cho’-ñiha.

Maneseseha:

  • “Ha konsenti para u ma pattisin”
  • “Ti mas ki tradision”
  • “Ha tungo’ håfa ha tågo’”
  • “Ti este na grabe”

Ta tungo’ i “playbook” ni’ manmåtto — yan ta u usa kontra siha.

3. Måtto Ham gi Yona para i Kaso-mu

Gi iya Houston i ofisina, lao måtto ham gi Yona para deposision, miting yan i tinala’ siha. Ta fanaitai i biktima siha gi hazing gi todu i estådos pa’go:

  • Autoridåt gi korte federal (admision gi U.S. District Court)
  • Doble lisensia gi abogasia (Texas yan New York)
  • Konsulta gi video para i familia siha gi Yona
  • Ta fanhånao para todu i lugåt ni’ manmanman manehåye

Distansia ti un barera. Ta fanaitai i familia siha gi Yona.

4. Ti Måtto’ Fees Adelante — Ti Un Pago Yanggen Ti Måtto’ Ham

Ta tungo’ na i familia siha gi Yona manmanmanman put i kostu para u fanaitai i institusion siha ni’ manmanmanman. Ta fanaitai i kaso siha gi hazing gi “contingency” — ti un pago adelanteng.

  • $0 para u kontrata ham
  • $0 mientras ta fanaitai i kaso-mu
  • Solo ta fanhånao yanggen ta sodda’ i kaso-mu
  • Ti un riesgo

Yanggen ti ta sodda’, ti un utot.

5. Ta Hånao Håfa I Lina’la’-mu — Se Habla Español

I empleådo siha bilingual yan ta akoge’ i familia siha gi Yona ni’ manhahånao Español o Chamorro. Ta asegura na ti u måtto’ barera gi lengguahi para u ma sodda’ i chine’gue’-mu.

“Komunikasion konsistente yan ni un beses ti hu llåma ya ti hu fåhan chålan put i kaso-ku.” — Dame Haskett (Kliente)

🔍 Håfa I Hazing? Na’fatinas I Abus gi Yona

Hazing todo na inentension, inespiha, o inrekunsi na che’cho’ ni’ manmanman manehåye i mental o pisikal na salud yan seguridad ni’ estudiente para i inisiasion, afilasion, o para u mantiene i membrusia gi organisasion.

Manmåtto’ hazing gi Yona — yan ti este na “tradision.” Este na abus.

Aktividåt siha Komun gi Hazing gi Organisasio siha gi Yona:

Katigoria Egemplo siha
Abus Pisikal Pegga, palo, brånding, inentension na ehesision asta ke måtai
Inentension na Konsumo Alkohol (mumu na chumo’gue), komida (konsumo asta u e’pao), ti komestible na sustansia
Ti Manmanman Dugu Inentension na ti manmanman dugus, madrugada, manmanman manehåye i dugus
Tortura Sikolohikal Waterboarding, humilasion, degradasion, abus verbal, ame’na
Abus Seksual Inentension na ti manmanman magasgas, akto seksual, konsumo gi objeto seksual, asaltu seksual
Eksposision Eksposision gi tiempo di’in manmanman manehåye, kalor, espasio manmanmanman
Sirbidumbre Inentension na limpieza, mane’ho, diligasion para i membru siha

Manmåtto’ Este gi Institusion siha gi Yona:

Lao ti ta sotta i espesifiku na kapitulo siha gi Yona sin konfirma, ta tungo’ na nasionåt na fraternidad yan sororidad ni’ manmåtto’ gi historia gi hazing manmåtto’ gi unibetsedåt siha giya Yona, inkluido:

  • Pi Kappa Phi (ta fanaitai på’go mismo)
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
  • Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)
  • Beta Theta Pi
  • Phi Delta Theta
  • Sigma Chi
  • Kappa Sigma
  • Yan otro siha

Yanggen i anåk-mu manmåtto’ para u afilia gi fraternidad o sororidad gi Yona, manmanmanman i mismo na riesgo ni’ ha na’lå’gue i kliente-ku gi Houston.

🏥 Konsekuensia Medikal gi Hazing — Håfa Debi di U Tungo’ i Familia siha gi Yona

Hazing ti “låhe siha ha’ na lalåhi.” Ha na’lå’gue serio, a biahi permanente na pinsion.

Pinsion Pisikal:

Pinsion Kåsa Konsekuensia
Rhabdomyolysis Ehesision ekstremu (ej. 500 na sentådu) Deskomposision i muskulo → fallo renal → ospital → posibleng måtai
Fallo Renal Agudu Rhabdomyolysis o dehidratasion Nesesita dialisis o transplante; posibleng måtai
Intoksikasion gi Alkohol Inentension na mumu na chumo’gue Fallo respiratorio, koma, måtai
Pinsion gi Utak Pegga, måtai, palo Inkapasidåt permanente, ti u ma tungo’, tinayuyut gi personalidåt
Hueso Roto Abus pisikal Siruhia, yeso, dångkulo na dolor
Sangradura Interno Trauma pisikal Siruhia de emergensia, pinsion gi organo
Hipotermia/Hipertermia Eksposision gi elemento siha Fallo gi organo, måtai
Neumonia gi Aspirasion E’pao mientras ti manmanman Ospital, pinsion gi pulmon

Trauma Sikolohikal:

Kondision Sintomas Impakto a Largo Plazo
PTSD Flashback, pesadiya, ansiedad Terapia, medikasion, lucha gi todu i lina’la’
Depresion Ti manmanman esperansa, fatiga, pensamiento siha gi suicide Deklinasion akademiko, aislasion sosial
Ansiedad Atake siha gi paniko, ansiedad sosial Difikultad para u funsiona gi eskuela/trabajo
Problema siha gi Konfiansa Difikultad para u forma relasion Aislasion sosial
Abuso gi Sustansia Uso di droga/alkohol para u alivia Adiksion, konsekuensia gi salud

I Historia ni’ Kliente-ku — Puedi Måtto’ Giya Yona:

Gi Nobiembre 2025, i kliente-ku Leonel Bermudez ha na’lå’gue gi severo na rhabdomyolysis yan fallo renal agudu despues de ma hazing gi Pi Kappa Phi gi Unibetsedåt i Houston. Ha na’fatinas:

  • 500 na sentådu yan 100+ na push-up asta ke ha måtai
  • Waterboarding gi hose gi jardin (simulasion di’ ahogamiento)
  • Ma palo gi palo siha gi maderå
  • Konsumo asta u e’pao, despues kontinuasion gi ehesision
  • Drill siha yan “bear crawls” asta ke ti siña u måtto

Ha pasa 4 na dia gi ospital, ti siña u måtto. I muskulo-ña ha deskompone, ha na’liberå i proteina ni’ casi ha na’lå’gue i rinon-ña.

I mismo na fraternidad manmåtto’ giya Yona. Puedi måtto’ i anåk-mu.

⚖️ Derecho Legal para i Biktima siha gi Hazing gi Yona

1. Demanda Sibil — Kompensasion para i Pinsion

Familia siha gi Yona u demanda para:

  • Gasto siha gi medikal (pasao yan futuru)
  • Salario siha ti ma sodda’ (tiempo ti ma sodda’ gi che’cho’/eskuela)
  • Dolor yan sufrimiento (pisikal yan emosional)
  • Daño punitivo (para u kastiga i kondukta ni’ manmanmanman)

Håfa Siña U Demanda gi Yona:

  • I kapitulo siha gi fraternidad/sororidad giya Yona
  • I nasionåt na organisasion
  • I unibetsedåt (yanggen manmanman manehåye o debi di u tungo’)
  • Indibidwal na membru siha ni’ manmåtto’
  • Korporasion siha ni’ gaige i prupietåt gi fraternidad/sororidad

2. Kargo Kriminåt — Para u Kastiga i Perpetrador siha

Hazing krimen gi todu i estådo, inkluido Guåhan. I perpetrador siha u fana:

  • Kargo siha gi misdemeanor (asta 1 año gi kåtson)
  • Kargo siha gi felonia (yanggen serioso na pinsion o måtai)
  • Expulsion gi eskuela
  • Rekord kriminåt permanente

3. Title IX — Hazing Basao gi Genero

Yanggen i hazing manmanmanman asaltu o akaso seksual, Title IX u aplica. I unibetsedåt siha gi Yona ni’ manmanmanman fondon federal debi di u protehe i estudiante siha kontra i violensia basao gi genero.

4. Leyes Espesifiku gi Guåhan

Lao Guåhan ha sige i leyi federal di’ Amerika, estatuto lokåt siha u aplica. Ta fanestudia i leyi gi Guåhan para u asegura na i familia siha gi Yona u sodda’ representasion komprehensivo.

💰 Kuanto Siña U Sodda’ i Kaso-mu gi Hazing gi Yona?

Kaso siha gi hazing siña u sodda’ millones gi setbimiento yan sentensia. Egemplo siha gi pasao:

Kaso Fraternidad Unibetsedåt Resultao
Stone Foltz Pi Kappa Alpha Bowling Green State $10.1 na millones gi setbimiento
Maxwell Gruver Phi Delta Theta Louisiana State $6.1 na millones gi sentensia
Timothy Piazza Beta Theta Pi Penn State $110+ na millones gi setbimiento
Andrew Coffey Pi Kappa Phi Florida State Setbimiento konfidensiat
Kaso-ku Pi Kappa Phi Unibetsedåt i Houston $10 na millones gi demanda

Familia siha gi Yona u sodda’ i mismo na resultao. I balor depende gi:

  • Seriedad i pinsion
  • Grabedåt i kondukta
  • Yanggen i unibetsedåt manmanman manehåye yan ti ha a’atan
  • Kuanto siña u pega i seguro
  • Kalidåt i representasion legal

🔎 **Håfa Para U Hånao Yanggen i Anåk-mu Ma

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🚨 Hazing Lawyers in Yona: Protecting Students from Abuse | Attorney 911

Serving Yona, Guam and Nationwide — Aggressive Legal Representation for Hazing Victims and Families

📞 If Your Child Was Hazed in Yona, Call Us Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Free Consultation • No Upfront Fees • We Come to Yona

🏆 Why Yona Families Choose Attorney 911 for Hazing Cases

1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW — And Winning

While we’re based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including Yona, Guam. We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — the same fraternities and universities that operate near Yona.

This isn’t theoretical. This is happening NOW. And we’re bringing the same aggressive representation to Yona families.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know How They Fight

Both of our attorneys — Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena — are former insurance defense lawyers. We know exactly how fraternities, universities, and their insurance companies try to minimize or deny claims.

They’ll say:

  • “He consented to participate”
  • “It’s just tradition”
  • “He knew what he was getting into”
  • “It wasn’t that serious”

We know their playbook — and we use it against them.

3. We Travel to Yona for Your Case

While we’re headquartered in Houston, we come to Yona for depositions, client meetings, and trials. We represent hazing victims nationwide through:

  • Federal court authority (U.S. District Court admission)
  • Dual-state bar licenses (Texas AND New York)
  • Video consultations for Yona families
  • Willingness to travel wherever justice demands

Distance is not a barrier. We will fight for Yona families.

4. No Upfront Costs — You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

We understand Yona families may be concerned about the cost of fighting powerful institutions. We take hazing cases on contingency — you pay nothing upfront.

  • $0 to hire us
  • $0 while we work on your case
  • We only get paid if we win your case
  • No risk to you

If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.

5. We Speak Your Language — Se Habla Español

Our staff is bilingual and we welcome Yona families who speak Spanish or Chamorro. We ensure no language barriers prevent you from getting justice.

“Consistent communication and not one time did I call and not get a clear answer regarding my case.” — Dame Haskett (Client)

🔍 What Is Hazing? Recognizing Abuse in Yona

Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in an organization.

Hazing happens in Yona — and it’s not “tradition.” It’s abuse.

Common Hazing Activities in Yona Organizations:

Category Examples
Physical Abuse Beatings, paddling, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion
Forced Consumption Alcohol (binge drinking), food (eating until vomiting), non-food substances
Sleep Deprivation Forced late nights, early mornings, disrupted sleep
Psychological Torture Waterboarding, humiliation, degradation, verbal abuse, threats
Sexual Abuse Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects, sexual assault
Exposure Cold weather exposure, heat exposure, confined spaces
Servitude Forced cleaning, driving, errands for members

This Happens at Yona Institutions:

While we can’t name specific Yona chapters without verified information, we know that national fraternities and sororities with hazing histories operate at universities near Yona, including:

  • Pi Kappa Phi (currently being sued by our firm)
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
  • Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)
  • Beta Theta Pi
  • Phi Delta Theta
  • Sigma Chi
  • Kappa Sigma
  • And many others

If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority in Yona, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.

🏥 Medical Consequences of Hazing — What Yona Families Need to Know

Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys.” It causes serious, sometimes permanent injuries.

Physical Injuries:

Injury Cause Consequences
Rhabdomyolysis Extreme physical exertion (e.g., 500 squats) Muscle breakdown → kidney failure → hospitalization → potential death
Acute Kidney Failure Rhabdomyolysis or dehydration Requires dialysis or transplant; can be fatal
Alcohol Poisoning Forced binge drinking Respiratory failure, coma, death
Traumatic Brain Injury Beatings, falls, paddling Permanent cognitive impairment, memory loss, personality changes
Broken Bones Physical abuse Surgery, cast, long-term pain
Internal Bleeding Physical trauma Emergency surgery, organ damage
Hypothermia/Hyperthermia Exposure to elements Organ failure, death
Aspiration Pneumonia Vomiting while unconscious Hospitalization, lung damage

Psychological Trauma:

Condition Symptoms Long-Term Impact
PTSD Flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety Therapy, medication, lifelong struggle
Depression Hopelessness, fatigue, suicidal thoughts Academic decline, social withdrawal
Anxiety Disorders Panic attacks, social anxiety Difficulty functioning in school/work
Trust Issues Difficulty forming relationships Social isolation
Substance Abuse Self-medicating with drugs/alcohol Addiction, health consequences

Our Client’s Story — This Could Happen in Yona:

In November 2025, our client Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure after being hazed at the University of Houston’s Pi Kappa Phi chapter. He was forced to:

  • Perform 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
  • Endure waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
  • Be struck with wooden paddles
  • Eat until vomiting, then continue exercising
  • Run drills and bear crawls until he couldn’t stand

He spent 4 days in the hospital, unable to walk. His muscles broke down, releasing proteins that nearly destroyed his kidneys.

This same fraternity has chapters near Yona. This could happen to your child.

⚖️ Legal Rights for Yona Hazing Victims

1. Civil Lawsuits — Compensation for Injuries

Yona families can sue for:

  • Medical expenses (past and future)
  • Lost wages (time missed from work/school)
  • Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
  • Punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct)

Who Can Be Sued in Yona:

  • The local fraternity/sorority chapter
  • The national organization
  • The university (if they knew or should have known)
  • Individual members who participated
  • Housing corporations that own fraternity/sorority property

2. Criminal Charges — Holding Perpetrators Accountable

Hazing is a crime in most states, including Guam. Perpetrators can face:

  • Misdemeanor charges (up to 1 year in jail)
  • Felony charges (if serious bodily injury or death occurs)
  • Expulsion from school
  • Permanent criminal record

3. Title IX — Gender-Based Hazing

If hazing involves sexual harassment or assault, Title IX applies. Yona universities receiving federal funding must protect students from gender-based violence.

4. Guam-Specific Laws

While Guam follows U.S. federal law, local statutes may apply. We research Guam’s legal framework to ensure Yona families receive comprehensive representation.

💰 How Much Is a Yona Hazing Case Worth?

Hazing cases can result in multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Recent examples:

Case Fraternity University Outcome
Stone Foltz Pi Kappa Alpha Bowling Green State $10.1 million settlement
Maxwell Gruver Phi Delta Theta Louisiana State $6.1 million jury verdict
Timothy Piazza Beta Theta Pi Penn State $110+ million settlement
Andrew Coffey Pi Kappa Phi Florida State Confidential settlement
Our Case Pi Kappa Phi University of Houston $10 million lawsuit pending

Yona families can achieve similar results. The value depends on:

  • Severity of injuries
  • Egregiousness of conduct
  • Whether the university knew and failed to act
  • Insurance coverage available
  • Quality of legal representation

🔎 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Yona

1. Seek Medical Attention Immediately

Even if injuries seem minor, get a medical evaluation. Some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) may not show symptoms immediately.

2. Preserve ALL Evidence

  • Photos/videos of injuries, hazing activities, locations
  • Text messages, social media posts, GroupMe chats about hazing
  • Medical records from hospital/clinic visits
  • Names and contact info of witnesses
  • Physical evidence (clothing, objects used in hazing)

3. Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without a Lawyer

Fraternities, sororities, and universities will try to:

  • Get you to sign liability waivers
  • Record your statements to use against you
  • Offer quick settlements that don’t cover your damages
  • Pressure you to stay quiet

Call us first. We handle all communications.

4. Report to Authorities

  • File a police report with Yona law enforcement
  • Report to the university’s Title IX office (if applicable)
  • Report to the national fraternity/sorority organization

5. Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

Statutes of limitations apply — you have limited time to act.

📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 Now for a Free Consultation

🏢 Who We Sue for Yona Hazing Victims

1. The Local Chapter

The Yona chapter that directly organized and conducted the hazing.

2. The National Organization

National fraternities/sororities have millions in assets and insurance. They knew or should have known about hazing risks.

3. The University

Yona universities have a duty to protect students. If they knew about hazing and failed to stop it, they share liability.

4. Individual Members

Every person who participated in or facilitated hazing can be sued personally.

5. Housing Corporations

If hazing occurred in a fraternity/sorority house, the entity that owns the property may be liable.

6. Insurance Companies

We pursue all available insurance policies to maximize compensation.

📋 Our Process for Yona Hazing Cases

  1. Free Consultation — We listen to your story and evaluate your case
  2. Evidence Preservation — We ensure critical evidence is protected
  3. Investigation — We gather medical records, witness statements, and documentation
  4. Demand Letter — We send a formal demand to all defendants
  5. Negotiation — We negotiate aggressively for maximum compensation
  6. Litigation — If necessary, we file a lawsuit and take your case to trial
  7. Resolution — We secure the compensation you deserve

We handle every aspect of your case so you can focus on healing.

Frequently Asked Questions from Yona Families

Q: My child consented to participate. Can we still sue?

A: YES. Under the law, consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the organization can still be held liable for injuries.

Q: We’re in Yona. How can a Texas law firm help us?

A: We represent hazing victims nationwide. We offer:

  • Video consultations for Yona families
  • Willingness to travel to Yona for your case
  • Federal court authority to pursue cases anywhere in the U.S.
  • Experience with out-of-state defendants

Q: What if the fraternity says it was “just a prank”?

A: Hazing is not a prank. Waterboarding, forced exercise until collapse, and paddling are assault and battery — not “tradition.”

Q: How long do we have to file a lawsuit?

A: Statutes of limitations vary by state. In many cases, you have 2 years from the date of injury. Do not wait — evidence disappears and witnesses forget.

Q: What if my child is afraid of retaliation?

A: We protect our clients. Many hazing victims fear retribution for speaking out. We:

  • Handle all communications to prevent intimidation
  • Protect your identity when necessary
  • Pursue claims against individuals who retaliate

Q: How much does it cost to hire you?

A: $0 upfront. We work on contingency — we only get paid if we win your case. If we don’t recover compensation for you, you owe us nothing.

🎯 Our Message to Yona Fraternities and Universities

To the fraternities operating near Yona:

We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter. If your chapter hazes students, we will pursue every liable entity — including your national organization, housing corporation, and individual members.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter operates near Yona, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.

To Yona universities:

The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. You have a duty to protect students. If you fail to act on hazing reports, you will face the same accountability.

The message is clear: Hazing will not be tolerated. We will hold you accountable.

📞 Yona Families: Call Us Now — 1-888-ATTY-911

Free Consultation • No Upfront Fees • We Come to Yona

Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com

Serving Yona, Guam and Nationwide

Hazing isn’t tradition. It’s abuse. And we will stop it.

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