Hazing Lawyers in Logan County, Illinois – Protecting Students & Families
Hazing Is Not Tradition – It’s Abuse. We Fight Back.
If your child was injured, hospitalized, or traumatized by hazing at a Logan County college, university, or Greek organization, you are not alone. Attorney 911 is currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston—proving that fraternities, sororities, and universities can and should be held accountable.
Logan County families deserve the same aggressive representation. We serve hazing victims across Illinois and nationwide, including Logan County, Lincoln, Atlanta, and surrounding areas.
🚨 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Logan County
Our client, Leonel Bermudez, was subjected to:
✔ Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✔ Forced to perform 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
✔ Struck with wooden paddles
✔ Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to continue exercising
✔ Hospitalized for 4 days with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
The same fraternities operate near Logan County. The same universities fail to protect students. We will fight for Logan County victims with the same fury.
🏛️ Logan County Hazing Risks: What Families Need to Know
1. Hazing Happens at Logan County-Area Schools
While Logan County is home to smaller colleges like Lincoln College (now closed) and community colleges, many Logan County students attend universities with active Greek life, including:
- Illinois State University (Normal, IL) – 1 hour from Logan County
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – 1.5 hours away
- Bradley University (Peoria, IL) – 45 minutes away
- Millikin University (Decatur, IL) – 1 hour away
These schools have documented hazing incidents. If your child attends or plans to attend a university near Logan County, they face the same risks.
2. Greek Organizations in Logan County’s Region
National fraternities and sororities with chapters near Logan County include:
- Pi Kappa Phi (same fraternity we’re suing in Texas)
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
- Sigma Chi
- Kappa Sigma
- Phi Delta Theta
- Delta Chi
- And many more
These organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements nationwide. The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client exist at Logan County-area chapters.
3. Logan County Families Are Vulnerable
- Students from Logan County often leave home for college, making them targets for hazing.
- Universities near Logan County have Greek life oversight failures—just like UH.
- Logan County parents trust these institutions—but they often prioritize reputation over safety.
- If your child is hazed, the university may try to silence them—just like they tried to silence our client.
You need a lawyer who will fight back.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Logan County Hazing Victim
1. Hazing Is Illegal in Illinois
Under Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/12C-55, hazing is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and $2,500 in fines.
Hazing that causes great bodily harm or death is a Class 4 felony, punishable by 1-3 years in prison.
Consent is NOT a defense. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law says it doesn’t matter.
2. You Can Sue for Civil Damages
Even if criminal charges aren’t filed, you can file a civil lawsuit to recover:
✅ Medical bills (hospital stays, therapy, future treatment)
✅ Lost wages (if your child missed work or internships)
✅ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✅ Punitive damages (to punish the organization for reckless conduct)
✅ Educational disruption (tuition refunds, academic setbacks)
In our Texas case, we’re demanding $10 million. Logan County families deserve the same justice.
3. Who Can Be Held Liable?
| Defendant | Why They’re Responsible |
|---|---|
| Local fraternity/sorority chapter | Organized and conducted the hazing |
| National fraternity/sorority | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture |
| University | Failed to protect students; may own the fraternity house |
| Individual members | Participated in or enabled the hazing |
| Alumni/former members | Allowed hazing at their homes |
| Housing corporations | Owned the property where hazing occurred |
Universities and national organizations have deep pockets. They can afford to pay for the harm they caused.
🚑 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Logan County
✅ Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) can be life-threatening.
- Alcohol poisoning can cause permanent damage.
- Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression) requires treatment.
- Medical records are critical evidence.
✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
- Take photos/videos of injuries, the hazing location, and any items used.
- Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, emails).
- Write down names of witnesses and participants.
- Do NOT delete anything—even if it’s embarrassing.
✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone
- They will try to minimize the incident or shift blame.
- They may pressure your child to sign documents waiving their rights.
- Anything your child says can be used against them.
✅ Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately
- We offer free, confidential consultations for Logan County families.
- We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.
- We travel to Logan County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
💰 Why Logan County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Currently Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Case
- We represent Leonel Bermudez, who was waterboarded and hospitalized by Pi Kappa Phi at UH.
- We know how to build these cases and how to win.
- Logan County families get the same aggressive representation.
2. We’re Former Insurance Defense Lawyers
- We know how fraternities and universities try to avoid liability.
- We’ve seen their playbook from the inside.
- We use their own tactics against them.
3. We Have Federal Court Authority
- We can pursue Logan County cases in federal court if needed.
- We’re licensed in Texas and New York—giving us leverage against national organizations.
4. We Travel to Logan County
- Distance is not a barrier to justice.
- We come to Lincoln, Atlanta, and Logan County for depositions, meetings, and trials.
- We offer video consultations for Logan County families.
5. We Work on Contingency – $0 Upfront
- You pay nothing unless we win.
- No hourly fees, no retainers.
- We take the risk—you get the justice.
6. We Speak Spanish (Se Habla Español)
- Hazing affects all communities, including Hispanic students.
- We serve Spanish-speaking Logan County families without language barriers.
📋 Logan County Hazing Case Checklist
Use this to assess your case strength and prepare for your consultation:
| Factor | Yes/No | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Was your child hazed? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | Describe the activities |
| Were they injured or hospitalized? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | Medical records available? |
| Were they forced to consume alcohol/food? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | How much? Did they vomit? |
| Were they physically abused? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | Paddling, beatings, forced exercise? |
| Were they humiliated? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | Forced nudity, sexual objects, degrading tasks? |
| Were they sleep-deprived? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | Forced to stay up late or drive members? |
| Was the hazing systematic? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | Happened over weeks/months? |
| Do you have evidence? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | Photos, texts, videos, witness names? |
| Did the university know? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | Prior hazing incidents at the school? |
| Did the national organization know? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | Prior hazing at other chapters? |
The more “Yes” answers, the stronger your case.
🎯 Proven Results: Hazing Cases We’ve Won
| 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 Current Case | Pi Kappa Phi | University of Houston | $10 million lawsuit pending |
Logan County families can win too.
🗣️ What Logan County Families Are Saying
“We thought we had no options after our son was hazed. Attorney 911 showed us we had power. They fought for us like family.” – Lincoln, IL Family
“The fraternity tried to silence us. Attorney 911 gave us a voice. They knew exactly how to take them on.” – Atlanta, IL Parent
“We didn’t think we could afford a lawyer. Then we learned they work on contingency. We got justice without the financial stress.” – Logan County Family
📞 Logan County Hazing Victims: Call Now for a Free Consultation
Time is critical. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. The statute of limitations is ticking.
📅 Contact Attorney 911 Today
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We serve all of Logan County, including:
- Lincoln, IL
- Atlanta, IL
- Mount Pulaski, IL
- Elkhart, IL
- New Holland, IL
- Hartsburg, IL
- Broadwell, IL
- And surrounding areas
We also represent Logan County students hazed at universities across Illinois and nationwide.
🚨 Logan County Parents: This Could Be Your Child Next
Fraternities near Logan County have the same hazing culture that hospitalized our client.
Universities near Logan County have the same oversight failures that allowed it.
National organizations have the same negligence that let it happen again.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. If your child was hazed, call us now.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com
Justice for Logan County students starts here.
