Hazing Lawyers Serving Grundy County, Iowa – Attorney 911
Justice for Hazing Victims in Grundy County and Across Iowa
Grundy County families trust their children to local colleges and universities expecting safety, not abuse. Yet every year, students in Grundy County and across Iowa endure brutal hazing rituals that leave them physically injured, psychologically traumatized, or worse.
At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston – a case that has made national headlines. This same fraternity operates chapters near Grundy County, and the same culture of abuse exists at Iowa institutions. If your child has been hazed in Grundy County, we will fight for you with the same relentless advocacy.
You are not alone. We see you. We believe you. And we will hold them accountable.
🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Grundy County and Iowa
Grundy County is home to a strong community that values education, integrity, and student safety. But the reality is that hazing happens at Iowa colleges and universities near Grundy County, including:
- University of Northern Iowa (UNI) – Cedar Falls, IA (~60 miles from Grundy County)
- Iowa State University (ISU) – Ames, IA (~90 miles from Grundy County)
- University of Iowa (UIowa) – Iowa City, IA (~120 miles from Grundy County)
- Private colleges in Iowa with active Greek life
The same national fraternities involved in hazing deaths and lawsuits nationwide have chapters near Grundy County, including:
✔ Pi Kappa Phi (currently facing our $10M lawsuit)
✔ Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) (multiple hazing deaths)
✔ Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) (Stone Foltz case, $10M+ settlement)
✔ Phi Delta Theta (Max Gruver case, $6.1M verdict)
✔ Beta Theta Pi (Timothy Piazza case, $110M+ settlement)
Grundy County parents: If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority at an Iowa college, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.
💔 What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Grundy County
Our client, Leonel Bermudez, was a “ghost rush” – a prospective member who wasn’t even enrolled at the University of Houston yet. Despite this, Pi Kappa Phi subjected him to weeks of systematic torture, including:
✅ Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✅ Forced to do 500+ squats, 100+ pushups, and extreme calisthenics until he collapsed
✅ Struck with wooden paddles as punishment
✅ Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to continue exercising in his own vomit
✅ Hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth (another pledge endured this)
✅ Sleep deprivation – forced to drive fraternity members at all hours
✅ Psychological abuse – threats of expulsion, carrying sexual objects, stripping in cold weather
Result: Leonel was hospitalized for 4 days with severe rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure – a life-threatening condition caused by extreme physical exertion.
Pi Kappa Phi’s response? They closed the chapter and said they “look forward to returning to campus.” No apology. No accountability. Just planning their comeback while our client recovers.
Grundy County families: This is what hazing looks like. This is what we fight against.
⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Grundy County Hazing Victim
Iowa has strong hazing laws, and victims in Grundy County have the right to pursue justice through civil lawsuits. You may be entitled to compensation for:
| Type of Damage | What It Covers | Grundy County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, ER visits, therapy, rehabilitation | If your child was hospitalized from hazing in Grundy County |
| Pain & Suffering | Physical pain from injuries, emotional trauma | PTSD, anxiety, depression from hazing abuse |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work during recovery | If your child had to take time off from a job or internship |
| Future Medical Costs | Ongoing treatment, dialysis, potential transplant | If hazing caused long-term health issues |
| Educational Disruption | Tuition refunds, scholarship loss, delayed graduation | If hazing forced your child to drop classes or transfer schools |
| Punitive Damages | Punishment for outrageous conduct | If the hazing was extreme (waterboarding, paddling, forced drinking) |
Iowa’s hazing law (Iowa Code § 708.10) makes hazing a criminal offense. If your child was hazed in Grundy County, you can pursue both criminal charges and a civil lawsuit for financial compensation.
🔍 Who Can Be Held Liable for Grundy County Hazing?
When hazing happens, multiple parties share responsibility. In our Houston case, we are suing:
✔ The local fraternity chapter (directly responsible for hazing)
✔ The national fraternity organization (failed to supervise, ignored prior incidents)
✔ The university (failed to protect students, owned the fraternity house)
✔ Individual members (participated in or allowed hazing)
✔ Former members & their families (hosted hazing at their homes)
Grundy County families: The same liability applies to Iowa institutions. If your child was hazed at a fraternity near Grundy County, we will pursue every responsible party to ensure full accountability.
💰 Proven Results: Multi-Million Dollar Hazing Settlements
Hazing cases win big when victims come forward. Our firm is currently seeking $10 million in our Houston case, but other recent hazing lawsuits have resulted in:
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | $10.1M+ settlement |
| Max Gruver | Phi Delta Theta | Louisiana State | $6.1M jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | $110M+ settlement |
| Andrew Coffey | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Confidential settlement |
Grundy County families: These results prove that hazing victims CAN and DO win justice. We will fight for the same outcome for Iowa victims.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Grundy County
If your child has been hazed at a college near Grundy County, time is critical. Follow these steps:
🚨 Immediate Actions:
- Get medical help – Even if injuries seem minor, hazing can cause hidden damage (rhabdomyolysis, concussions, internal injuries).
- Document everything – Take photos of injuries, save texts/GroupMe messages, record witness names.
- Do NOT talk to the fraternity or university alone – They will try to control the narrative. Call us first.
- Do NOT post on social media – Anything you share can be used against you.
- Contact Attorney 911 immediately – 1-888-ATTY-911 – The sooner we start, the stronger your case.
📅 Long-Term Steps:
✅ Preserve all evidence (texts, photos, medical records)
✅ Follow up with medical treatment – Insurance companies will argue you weren’t hurt if you delay care.
✅ Keep records of all expenses (medical bills, lost wages, therapy costs)
✅ Avoid signing anything from the fraternity, university, or insurance company without legal review.
🏆 Why Grundy County Families Choose Attorney 911
✅ Nationwide Hazing Litigation Experience
We are currently fighting a $10M hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to build these cases and win.
✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
We know how insurance companies undervalue claims and deny liability. We use that insider knowledge to maximize your compensation.
✅ Federal Court Authority
We are admitted to U.S. District Court, allowing us to pursue hazing cases nationwide – including in Grundy County and across Iowa.
✅ Dual-State Licensed (Texas & New York)
This gives us strategic advantage when suing national fraternities headquartered in other states.
✅ Willing to Travel to Grundy County
We come to you for depositions, meetings, and trials. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
✅ Contingency Fee – $0 Upfront
You pay nothing unless we win your case. We only get paid if you do.
📞 Grundy County Hazing Victims: Call Now for a Free Consultation
If your child has been hazed at a college near Grundy County, we can help.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We serve Grundy County and all of Iowa. Your child’s suffering ends here. Justice starts now.
🔥 A Message to Grundy County Fraternities and Universities
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and all other fraternities operating near Grundy County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10M+ verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
If your Iowa chapter harms students, we will pursue every liable entity – the national organization, the local chapter, the university, and individual members.
We already shut down the Pi Kappa Phi Beta Nu chapter in Houston. Your chapter could be next.
To Iowa universities near Grundy County:
The same institutional negligence that made the University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now or face the same accountability.
📢 Enough Is Enough. Grundy County Deserves Better.
Grundy County families send their children to college expecting safety, not torture. Hazing is not tradition. It is abuse. It is assault. And it must end.
If your child has been hazed in Grundy County or at an Iowa college, we will fight for you. We will expose the truth. We will hold them accountable. And we will make sure this never happens to another Grundy County family.
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now. Justice starts today.
