⚠️ Idaho County Hazing Attorney — Legal Rights for Fraternity & Sorority Abuse Victims
Attorney 911 — Fighting for Idaho County Students and Families Affected by Hazing
🚨 Idaho County Parents: Your Child Could Be Next
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “tradition.” It’s abuse. It’s torture. And it’s happening at colleges and universities across America — including near Idaho County.
What happened at University of Houston could happen here.
In November 2025, our law firm filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing. The fraternity:
- Waterboarded him with a garden hose
- Forced him to do 500 squats and 100 pushups until he collapsed
- Struck him with wooden paddles
- Forced him to eat until he vomited, then made him keep running
- Hog-tied another pledge with an object in his mouth for over an hour
This wasn’t an isolated incident. The same fraternity killed a student in 2017 at Florida State University. They had 8 years to fix their culture. They did nothing.
The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where this happened. They had a prior hazing hospitalization in 2017 at a different fraternity. They did nothing.
Idaho County families — this could be your child. The same national fraternities operate at universities near Idaho County. The same negligence exists at Idaho County institutions.
You have rights. You have options. We can help.
🏢 Who We Are — Idaho County’s Hazing Litigation Experts
Attorney 911 is a Texas-based personal injury and criminal defense law firm with offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont. While we’re headquartered in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide — including Idaho County.
Why Idaho County Families Choose Attorney 911:
| Advantage | Why It Matters for Idaho County Victims |
|---|---|
| 25+ Years Courtroom Experience | Battle-tested trial attorneys ready to fight for Idaho County families |
| Former Insurance Defense Attorneys | We know how insurance companies and fraternities try to avoid liability — and how to beat them |
| Federal Court Authority | Can pursue Idaho County cases in federal court against national organizations |
| Dual-State Bar Admission (TX & NY) | Strategic advantage for cases against national fraternities headquartered in multiple states |
| Nationwide Hazing Expertise | Currently litigating $10 million UH hazing case — same strategies available for Idaho County victims |
| Se Habla Español | Bilingual staff serving Spanish-speaking Idaho County families |
| Contingency Fee Representation | $0 upfront — Idaho County families pay nothing unless we win |
We protect victims like you throughout Idaho County, Texas, and nationwide.
⚖️ Idaho County Hazing Laws — Know Your Rights
What Is Hazing in Idaho?
Idaho law defines hazing as any activity that:
- Endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student
- Is required for membership, affiliation, or maintaining membership in an organization
- Includes physical brutality, forced consumption, sleep deprivation, or psychological abuse
Idaho Code § 18-917 makes hazing a misdemeanor, and if it causes serious bodily injury or death, it can be a felony.
Important for Idaho County victims:
- Consent is NOT a defense — even if a student “agreed” to participate, the organization can still be liable
- Organizations can be held responsible — not just individual members
- Universities can be liable if they knew or should have known about hazing
💰 What Idaho County Hazing Victims Can Recover
If your child was hazed in Idaho County, you may be entitled to compensation for:
Economic Damages:
- Medical bills — Hospitalization, surgery, therapy, rehabilitation
- Future medical expenses — Ongoing treatment for injuries like kidney damage (as seen in our UH case)
- Lost wages — Time missed from work or internships
- Lost academic opportunities — Impact on scholarships, degree progress, career trajectory
Non-Economic Damages:
- Physical pain and suffering — From injuries like rhabdomyolysis, broken bones, or burns
- Emotional distress — PTSD, anxiety, depression from the abuse
- Humiliation and shame — From degrading hazing rituals
- Loss of enjoyment of life — Inability to participate in normal activities
Punitive Damages:
- Additional compensation to punish the organization for egregious conduct
- Applicable when hazing involves torture (like waterboarding), extreme physical abuse, or willful disregard for safety
Precedent for Idaho County families:
- $10.1 million — Stone Foltz (Ohio, 2021)
- $6.1 million — Maxwell Gruver (Louisiana, 2017)
- $110+ million — Timothy Piazza (Pennsylvania, 2017)
Our $10 million UH case is in line with these precedents — Idaho County victims can recover similar amounts.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Idaho County
Step-by-Step Action Guide for Idaho County Families:
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Get Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Document all symptoms and treatment
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) can be life-threatening — seek emergency care if your child has muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine
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Preserve All Evidence
- Take photos of injuries at all stages of healing
- Save all communications — texts, GroupMe chats, Snapchats, emails, social media posts
- Document everything — dates, times, locations, people involved
- Write down your child’s account while it’s fresh
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Do NOT Talk to the Organization
- Do NOT speak to fraternity/sorority leaders, university administrators, or their lawyers
- Do NOT sign anything from the organization
- Do NOT post about the incident on social media
- Anything your child says can be used against them
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Report to Authorities
- Consider filing a police report
- Report to university’s Title IX office (for gender-based hazing)
- Report to university’s student conduct office
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Contact an Idaho County Hazing Attorney
- Call Attorney 911 immediately: 1-888-ATTY-911
- We offer free, confidential consultations for Idaho County families
- We can guide you through the legal process and protect your rights
🏛️ Who Is Liable for Idaho County Hazing?
When hazing happens, multiple parties can be held accountable:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted the hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise chapter; knew about hazing culture |
| University | Failed to prevent hazing despite having authority to do so |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated the hazing |
| Chapter Advisors | Failed to monitor chapter activities |
| Housing Corporation | Owned property where hazing occurred |
In our UH case, we’re suing:
- Pi Kappa Phi National
- Local chapter
- University of Houston (they owned the fraternity house)
- Individual members
- Housing corporation
Idaho County families — we can pursue the same defendants for you.
🔍 How We Build Idaho County Hazing Cases
Our Proven Process for Idaho County Victims:
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Free Case Evaluation
- We listen to your child’s story
- We assess the strength of the case
- We explain your legal options
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Evidence Preservation
- Send preservation letters to all defendants
- Demand all communications, photos, videos be saved
- Prevent destruction of evidence
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Comprehensive Investigation
- Interview witnesses
- Obtain medical records
- Review university policies
- Investigate prior hazing incidents at the chapter
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Expert Consultation
- Medical experts (for injuries like rhabdomyolysis)
- Hazing culture experts
- Economic experts (for lost wages, future medical costs)
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Demand Letter
- Send formal demand to all defendants
- Outline damages and legal claims
- Demand fair settlement
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Negotiation or Litigation
- Negotiate aggressively for fair settlement
- If necessary, file lawsuit and take case to trial
- We are trial attorneys — we’re not afraid to go to court
⏳ Idaho County Hazing Statute of Limitations
Idaho law limits how long you have to file a hazing lawsuit:
- Personal Injury: 2 years from date of injury
- Wrongful Death: 2 years from date of death
DO NOT WAIT.
- Evidence disappears
- Witnesses forget
- Your legal rights expire
Our UH client was hospitalized in November 2025. We filed his lawsuit within weeks. This is how you protect your rights.
🎯 Why Idaho County Families Trust Attorney 911
We’re Not Just Lawyers — We’re Advocates
Our Hazing Litigation Philosophy:
- Aggressive Representation — We don’t back down from powerful institutions
- Compassionate Advocacy — We understand the trauma hazing victims experience
- Nationwide Reach — We can represent Idaho County victims no matter where the hazing occurred
- No Upfront Cost — Idaho County families pay nothing unless we win
What Sets Us Apart for Idaho County Victims:
- We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing case — we know how to win
- We’ve seen what fraternities do to kids — we’re fighting to stop it
- We treat your child like family — not just another case
- We travel to Idaho County — for depositions, meetings, and trials
📞 Idaho County Hazing Victims — Call Now for Free Consultation
If your child was hazed at a college or university near Idaho County, we can help.
Call Attorney 911 today:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
Available 24/7 for Idaho County hazing emergencies
We work on contingency — $0 upfront for Idaho County families. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.
🏆 Our Commitment to Idaho County Families
“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’re not just fighting for compensation. We’re fighting to stop hazing.
Every Idaho County hazing case we take:
- Holds abusers accountable
- Forces institutions to change
- Protects future students
- Sends a message that hazing won’t be tolerated
Idaho County families — you’re not alone. We’re here to help.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Idaho County Families
Q: My child was hazed, but they don’t want to report it. What should I do?
A: Hazing victims often fear retaliation or social consequences. We can help protect your child’s identity and guide them through the process safely. The most important thing is to preserve evidence and seek medical attention immediately.
Q: The fraternity said my child “consented” to the hazing. Is that a defense?
A: No. Idaho law explicitly states that consent is not a defense to hazing. Even if your child agreed to participate, the organization can still be held liable.
Q: We’re in Idaho County. Can you still represent us?
A: Absolutely. While we’re based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including Idaho County. We offer video consultations and travel to Idaho County as needed.
Q: How much does it cost to hire an Idaho County hazing attorney?
A: Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, so there’s no financial risk to your family.
Q: What if the hazing happened off-campus?
A: It doesn’t matter. Hazing is illegal whether it happens on or off campus. If the organization was involved, they can be held liable.
Q: Can we sue the university?
A: Yes, if the university knew or should have known about the hazing. In our UH case, we’re suing the university because they owned the fraternity house and failed to prevent the abuse.
Q: What if my child was hazed at a private university near Idaho County?
A: Private universities can be held liable just like public universities. We pursue all responsible parties regardless of institution type.
Q: How long will an Idaho County hazing case take?
A: Every case is different. Some settle in 6-12 months, while others may take 2-3 years if they go to trial. We work to resolve cases as efficiently as possible while maximizing your recovery.
Q: Will my child have to testify?
A: We try to resolve cases without requiring victims to testify, but if the case goes to trial, testimony may be necessary. We prepare our clients thoroughly and support them throughout the process.
Q: What if the hazing was “just” psychological — no physical injuries?
A: Psychological hazing is still illegal and actionable. PTSD, anxiety, and depression are real injuries that deserve compensation. We work with mental health experts to document the impact.
📚 Idaho County Hazing Resources
Idaho Hazing Laws:
- Idaho Code § 18-917 — Hazing statute
- Idaho Code § 18-4006 — Homicide by hazing
National Resources:
- HazingPrevention.Org — Education and prevention
- StopHazing.org — Research and advocacy
- National Hazing Hotline: 1-888-NOT-HAZE
Idaho County-Specific Support:
- Idaho County Sheriff’s Office — To report hazing crimes
- Local university Title IX offices — For gender-based hazing
- Idaho County counseling centers — For mental health support
🔥 Idaho County Parents — The Time to Act Is Now
Hazing doesn’t stop on its own. It takes brave victims and determined attorneys to force change.
Andrew Coffey died in 2017. Pi Kappa Phi had 8 years to fix their culture. They did nothing.
Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized in 2025. The same fraternity. The same negligence.
Idaho County families — don’t wait for your child to be next.
Call Attorney 911 today:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Free consultation. No upfront cost. No obligation.
We fight for Idaho County victims — and we win.
