Hazing Lawyers for Bremer County, Iowa Families – Attorney 911

🚨 If Your Child Was Hazed in Bremer County, Iowa – We Can Help

Bremer County families trust their children to local colleges and universities, expecting them to be safe. But when fraternities, sororities, or other student organizations engage in hazing, the consequences can be devastating—hospitalization, permanent injuries, or even death.

At Attorney 911, we are nationally recognized hazing litigation experts—currently fighting a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for a student hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after brutal hazing rituals, including waterboarding, forced exercise to exhaustion, and physical abuse.

This same hazing happens at colleges near Bremer County, Iowa.
The same fraternities operate near Bremer County.
The same negligence exists at Bremer County institutions.

If your child was hazed in Bremer County, Iowa—we will fight for you with the same aggression we’re bringing to our current case.

📞 Bremer County Families: Call Now for a Free, Confidential Consultation

1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)

📧 ralph@atty911.com

We work on a contingency basis—you pay nothing unless we win your case.

🔥 Why Bremer County Families Choose Attorney 911 for Hazing Cases

1. We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now

We are actively litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for a student who was hospitalized with kidney failure after being forced to endure:
✅ Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✅ 500 squats, 100 pushups, and extreme physical punishment
✅ Forced consumption of food and milk until vomiting
✅ Being struck with wooden paddles
✅ Sleep deprivation and psychological torture

This isn’t just a case—it’s a movement to stop hazing nationwide.
Bremer County families get the same aggressive representation we provide in Texas.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

Both of our attorneys—Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena—worked for insurance companies and national defense firms before switching sides to represent victims.

We know exactly how they will try to deny your claim.
We know their tactics.
We know how to dismantle their defenses—and we will.

3. Nationwide Reach – We Serve Bremer County, Iowa

While we are based in Texas (Houston, Austin, Beaumont), we represent hazing victims nationwide, including Bremer County, Iowa, through:
✅ Federal court authority (U.S. District Court admission)
✅ Dual-state bar licenses (Texas and New York)
✅ Video consultations for Bremer County families
✅ Willingness to travel to Bremer County for depositions, trials, and client meetings

Distance is not a barrier to justice.

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

We understand that Bremer County families may hesitate to hire a lawyer due to cost. That’s why we work on a contingency basis:
✅ $0 upfront
✅ No hourly fees
✅ We only get paid if you win
✅ We advance all case expenses

If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing.

5. We Speak Spanish – Se Habla Español

Many hazing victims in Bremer County come from Spanish-speaking families. We provide full legal services in Spanish, including:
✅ Initial consultations in Spanish
✅ Ongoing case communication in Spanish
✅ Document translation and explanation
✅ Courtroom interpretation coordination

No language barriers to justice.

6. Proven Track Record – Millions Recovered for Victims

We have decades of experience securing multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts for victims of negligence, including:
✅ $10M+ in our current hazing case
✅ Millions in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases
✅ BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
✅ Federal court experience (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas)

We know how to win against powerful institutions.

🏛️ Which Bremer County, Iowa Colleges Have Greek Life?

Hazing can occur at any college or university with Greek organizations—including those near Bremer County, Iowa. Some of the institutions in and around Bremer County with active Greek life include:

📍 University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls, IA – ~30 miles from Bremer County)

• Fraternities: Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Delta Chi, Phi Delta Theta, and others
• Sororities: Chi Omega, Delta Zeta, Kappa Delta, Alpha Delta Pi, and others

📍 Iowa State University (Ames, IA – ~90 miles from Bremer County)

• Fraternities: Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Beta Theta Pi, and many others
• Sororities: Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, and others

📍 University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA – ~120 miles from Bremer County)

• Fraternities: Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Beta Theta Pi, and others
• Sororities: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Delta Delta Delta, and others

📍 Wartburg College (Waverly, IA – ~10 miles from Bremer County)

• Fraternities & Sororities: Local and national Greek organizations

📍 Luther College (Decorah, IA – ~80 miles from Bremer County)

• Fraternities & Sororities: Local and national chapters

The same national fraternities involved in hazing deaths and injuries nationwide— Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta—have active chapters at colleges near Bremer County, Iowa.

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

⚠️ What Is Hazing? (And Why It’s Illegal in Iowa)

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

🚫 Common Hazing Activities in Iowa (That Are Illegal)

❌ Physical abuse – Paddling, beating, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion
❌ Forced consumption – Alcohol, drugs, food, or non-food substances (e.g., eating until vomiting)
❌ Sleep deprivation – Late-night activities, forced servitude, preventing sleep
❌ Psychological abuse – Humiliation, degradation, verbal abuse, isolation
❌ Waterboarding or simulated drowning – As seen in our current case
❌ Sexual abuse or nudity – Forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects
❌ Exposure to extreme conditions – Cold, heat, confined spaces
❌ Servitude – Forced cleaning, driving members, running errands

📜 Iowa Hazing Law (Iowa Code § 708.10)

Iowa law explicitly prohibits hazing and makes it a criminal offense:

• Simple misdemeanor for hazing
• Serious misdemeanor if hazing causes bodily injury
• Aggravated misdemeanor if hazing causes serious injury or death

Consent is NOT a defense. Even if a student “agrees” to participate, the organization and individuals can still be held liable.

💔 Real Hazing Cases – The Same Thing Happens Near Bremer County, Iowa

🔴 Case 1: Pi Kappa Phi – University of Houston (2025) – $10M Lawsuit (Our Case)

Victim: Leonel Bermudez (not yet enrolled at UH)
Injuries: Rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, 4-day hospitalization
Hazing Activities:

• Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
• 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls, 100-yard crawls
• Forced to eat milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting
• Struck with wooden paddles
• Sleep deprivation, psychological torture

Result: $10 million lawsuit filed; chapter permanently closed

Why This Matters to Bremer County Families:
✅ Same fraternities (Pi Kappa Phi, SAE, Pike, etc.) operate near Bremer County.
✅ Same hazing “traditions” exist at Iowa colleges.
✅ Universities near Bremer County have the same duty to protect students—and the same liability when they fail.

🔴 Case 2: Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State University (2021) – $10.1M Settlement

Victim: Stone Foltz (20, Pi Kappa Alpha pledge)
Cause of Death: Alcohol poisoning after forced to drink an entire bottle of alcohol
Result:

• $10.1 million settlement (university + fraternity)
• Fraternity permanently expelled
• Multiple criminal convictions

🔴 Case 3: Maxwell Gruver – Louisiana State University (2017) – $6.1M Jury Verdict

Victim: Maxwell Gruver (18, Phi Delta Theta pledge)
Cause of Death: Alcohol poisoning (BAC 0.495 – 6x legal limit) after “Bible Study” drinking game
Result:

• $6.1 million jury verdict
• Max Gruver Act – made hazing a felony in Louisiana

🔴 Case 4: Timothy Piazza – Penn State University (2017) – $110M+ Settlement

Victim: Timothy Piazza (19, Beta Theta Pi pledge)
Cause of Death: Traumatic brain injury after forced drinking gauntlet and falling down stairs
Result:

• $110 million+ settlement (confidential)
• 18 fraternity members charged
• Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law – strengthened Pennsylvania hazing laws

🏥 Medical Consequences of Hazing – What Bremer County Families Need to Know

Hazing can cause life-threatening injuries, including:

Our client in the Pi Kappa Phi case suffered rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure—conditions that can require a lifetime of medical care.

🏛️ Who Can Be Held Liable for Hazing in Bremer County, Iowa?

When hazing occurs, multiple parties can be held legally and financially responsible, including:

1. The Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter

• Directly organized and conducted hazing
• Individual members who participated

2. The National Fraternity/Sorority Organization

• Failed to supervise local chapters
• Knew about hazing risks but did nothing
• Deep pockets – millions in assets and insurance

3. The University or College

• Failed to monitor Greek life
• Knew about prior hazing incidents
• Premises liability – if hazing occurred on university property

4. Individual Members & Officers

• Chapter president, pledgemaster, risk manager
• Personal liability – can be sued individually

5. Housing Corporations & Alumni

• Owned or controlled property where hazing occurred
• Allowed hazing to happen on their premises

6. Insurance Companies

• Liability insurance covering the organization
• Homeowners’ insurance for individual members

In our current case, we are suing:
✅ Pi Kappa Phi National
✅ The local UH chapter
✅ The housing corporation
✅ The University of Houston (they owned the fraternity house)
✅ Individual members and officers

Bremer County families can pursue the same defendants.

💰 What Compensation Can Bremer County Families Recover?

If your child was hazed, you may be entitled to compensation for:

Precedent Cases Show Hazing Victims Can Win Millions:

• $10.1M (Stone Foltz – Pi Kappa Alpha)
• $6.1M (Maxwell Gruver – Phi Delta Theta)
• $110M+ (Timothy Piazza – Beta Theta Pi)

Bremer County families can recover the same compensation.

🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Bremer County, Iowa

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
• Some conditions (like rhabdomyolysis) may not appear right away
• Medical records are critical evidence

✅ Step 2: Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, emails)
• Write down everything you remember (dates, times, what was said)
• Get witness names and contact information

✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization or Their Lawyers

• They will try to minimize the incident
• They may pressure you to sign something
• They may destroy evidence
• Let us handle all communication

✅ Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

• Iowa has a 2-year statute of limitations – you must act fast
• Evidence disappears quickly – the sooner we investigate, the stronger your case
• We offer free, confidential consultations

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)

📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

❓ Frequently Asked Questions for Bremer County Families

1. My child was hazed but doesn’t want to report it. What should I do?

Many hazing victims fear retaliation or feel loyalty to the organization. However:
✅ Hazing is illegal in Iowa – reporting it can prevent future victims
✅ The organization may already be under investigation
✅ We can protect your child’s identity during legal proceedings
✅ The sooner we act, the stronger the case

We offer confidential consultations—your child’s safety is our priority.

2. Can we sue even if my child “consented” to hazing?

YES. Iowa law explicitly states that consent is NOT a defense to hazing.

The fraternity/sorority will try to argue:

• “He agreed to participate”
• “He knew the risks”
• “He could have left”

Iowa law says: CONSENT DOES NOT MATTER.

3. How long do we have to file a lawsuit in Iowa?

Iowa has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases.

This means:
✅ You have 2 years from the date of the hazing incident to file a lawsuit
✅ If your child was under 18 at the time, the clock may not start until they turn 18
✅ Do not wait – evidence disappears, and witnesses forget

Contact us immediately to protect your rights.

4. What if the hazing happened off-campus?

You can still sue. Hazing laws apply on or off campus, including:
✅ Fraternity/sorority houses
✅ Private residences
✅ Hotels or rented spaces
✅ Campuses of other schools

If hazing occurred anywhere near Bremer County, we can pursue the case.

5. How much does it cost to hire a hazing lawyer?

Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency basis, meaning:
✅ $0 to hire us
✅ No hourly fees
✅ We only get paid if you win
✅ We advance all case expenses

If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing.

6. Can we sue the university even if they didn’t know about the hazing?

Yes. Universities have a duty to protect students from known dangers, including hazing.

If the university:
✅ Knew or should have known about hazing risks
✅ Failed to monitor Greek life
✅ Owned or controlled property where hazing occurred

They can be held liable.

7. What if my child was hazed at a different college (not in Bremer County)?

We can still help. We represent hazing victims nationwide, including:
✅ University of Iowa
✅ Iowa State University
✅ University of Northern Iowa
✅ Any college in Iowa or across the U.S.

We travel to Bremer County and beyond for our clients.

📢 To Fraternities Near Bremer County, Iowa: We Are Watching

To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, and all other Greek organizations with chapters near Bremer County, Iowa:

We know who you are.
We know where you are.
We know your corporate structures.
We know your national organizations have paid millions in hazing settlements.

And when you haze students in Bremer County, Iowa, we will use every piece of this intelligence to hold you accountable.

The Beta Nu chapter at University of Houston?
SHUT DOWN after our lawsuit.
Criminal referrals initiated.

Your chapter near Bremer County, Iowa could be next.

🎓 To Universities Near Bremer County, Iowa: The Same Liability Exists at Your Campus

To the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, University of Iowa, Wartburg College, Luther College, and all other institutions near Bremer County:

The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.

You own the fraternity houses.
You have the power to regulate Greek life.
You have the duty to protect students.

Act now—or face the same accountability.

🏆 Why Bremer County Families Trust Attorney 911

✅ 25+ years of litigation experience – battle-tested in courtrooms nationwide
✅ Former insurance defense attorneys – we know how they fight, and we use it against them
✅ Federal court authority – can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction
✅ Dual-state bar admission (Texas and New York) – strategic advantage for national cases
✅ Se habla español – full legal services in Spanish
✅ Contingency fee basis – $0 upfront, we only get paid if you win
✅ Proven results – millions recovered for victims of negligence

🚨 Bremer County Families: Time Is Running Out

Hazing victims in Bremer County, Iowa have 2 years to file a lawsuit.

Evidence disappears.
Witnesses forget.
Your rights expire.

Don’t wait until it’s too late.

📞 Call Now for a Free, Confidential Consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911)

📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com

We will travel to Bremer County, Iowa for your case.
We will fight for your child.
We will hold the responsible parties accountable.

Enough is enough.