Hazing Lawyers for Anderson County, Kansas – Protecting Students & Families
Anderson County Families: Your Child Deserves Justice
Hazing isn’t just “tradition” or “initiation”—it’s abuse, assault, and sometimes manslaughter. If your son or daughter was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or student organization in Anderson County, Garnett, Colony, or anywhere in Kansas, you have legal rights. Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now—and we’re ready to fight for you.
🚨 This Is Happening in Kansas Too
The same fraternities involved in deadly hazing cases nationwide—Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi—have active chapters at universities near Anderson County. The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client in Texas happen in Kansas. The same negligence that allowed hazing at the University of Houston exists at Kansas institutions.
If your child was hazed in Anderson County, we will hold every responsible party accountable—no matter where they are.
🔥 What Is Hazing? (Kansas & Federal Law)
Hazing is any activity that endangers a student’s physical or mental health for the purpose of initiation, membership, or maintaining status in a group. It is illegal in Kansas.
Examples of Hazing in Anderson County & Kansas:
✔ Forced alcohol consumption (binge drinking, “drink until you vomit”)
✔ Extreme physical punishment (500 squats, bear crawls, paddling)
✔ Waterboarding or simulated drowning (yes, this happens)
✔ Sleep deprivation (forced late-night activities, no rest)
✔ Psychological torture (humiliation, threats, isolation)
✔ Sexual abuse or harassment (forced nudity, carrying sexual objects)
✔ Forced eating until vomiting (milk, hot dogs, peppercorns)
✔ Branding, burning, or physical assault
In Kansas, hazing is a crime. Under Kansas Statute § 21-5416, hazing that causes serious bodily injury or death is a felony. Even if no one was hospitalized, you can still sue for damages.
💔 Real Hazing Cases – The Same Thing Happens in Kansas
📌 Our Current Case: $10 Million Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi & University of Houston
Victim: Leonel Bermudez (not even a UH student yet—just a “ghost rush”)
What Happened:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose
- Forced to do 500 squats, 100+ pushups until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to keep running
- Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis (kidney failure)
Why This Matters to Anderson County Families:
✅ Pi Kappa Phi has chapters near Anderson County—the same national fraternity that allowed this torture.
✅ Universities near Anderson County own fraternity houses—just like UH owned the house where this happened.
✅ This isn’t the first time. Pi Kappa Phi had a hazing death in 2017 (Andrew Coffey) and did nothing to stop it.
✅ The same “traditions” exist in Kansas. If it happened in Texas, it’s happening in Kansas.
💰 Other Multi-Million Dollar Hazing Verdicts & Settlements
| Case | Fraternity | University | Outcome | Why It Matters for Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz (2021) | Pi Kappa Alpha | Bowling Green State | $10.1 Million | Same fraternity as our case; shows juries award millions for hazing |
| Maxwell Gruver (2017) | Phi Delta Theta | LSU | $6.1 Million Jury Verdict | Led to Max Gruver Act—hazing is now a felony in Louisiana |
| Timothy Piazza (2017) | Beta Theta Pi | Penn State | $110+ Million (est.) | Fraternity members waited 12 hours to call 911 after he fell down stairs |
| Andrew Coffey (2017) | Pi Kappa Phi | Florida State | Confidential Settlement | Same fraternity as our case—they had 8 years to fix their culture and didn’t |
These cases prove one thing: Hazing cases WIN. Juries award millions. And Kansas families deserve the same justice.
⚖️ Who Can Be Sued for Hazing in Anderson County?
If your child was hazed, multiple parties can be held liable—not just the fraternity members.
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Anderson County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Local Fraternity Chapter | Directly organized hazing | Same chapters operate near Anderson County |
| National Fraternity/Sorority | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing | Pi Kappa Phi, SAE, Pike, Beta Theta Pi—all have Kansas chapters |
| University/College | Owned fraternity house; failed to stop hazing | Kansas universities with Greek life face same liability |
| Chapter Officers (President, Pledgemaster) | Directed hazing activities | Individual students can be sued personally |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing | Each member can be held accountable |
| Alumni or Former Members | Hosted hazing at their home | Premises liability applies |
| Insurance Companies | Coverage for negligence | Deep pockets—where the real money is |
In our current case, we’re suing:
✔ Pi Kappa Phi National
✔ The local chapter
✔ University of Houston (they owned the fraternity house)
✔ Individual members & alumni
We will do the same for Anderson County families.
🏛️ Kansas Hazing Laws – What You Need to Know
📜 Kansas Statute § 21-5416 – Criminal Hazing
- Hazing is a crime in Kansas.
- If hazing causes serious bodily injury or death, it’s a felony (up to 3 years in prison).
- Consent is NOT a defense—even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.
💰 Civil Lawsuits – You Can Sue for Damages
Even if no criminal charges are filed, you can still sue for:
✅ Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
✅ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✅ Lost wages (if your child missed work or internships)
✅ Educational disruption (dropped classes, delayed graduation)
✅ Punitive damages (to punish the organization for reckless behavior)
Kansas has no cap on pain and suffering damages—meaning juries can award millions for severe cases.
🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Anderson County
✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor.
- Hazing injuries like rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) can be life-threatening.
- Document everything—medical records are key evidence.
✅ Step 2: Preserve Evidence
✔ Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence.
✔ Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, emails).
✔ Get witness names (other pledges, friends, bystanders).
✔ Do NOT delete anything—even if it’s embarrassing.
✅ Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone
- They will try to control the narrative.
- They will downplay the hazing.
- They may destroy evidence.
- Do not sign anything without talking to a lawyer first.
✅ Step 4: Call Attorney 911 Immediately
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We offer:
✔ Free, confidential consultations for Anderson County families
✔ No upfront costs—we work on contingency (you pay nothing unless we win)
✔ Nationwide representation—we can sue fraternities and universities anywhere
✔ Video consultations—you don’t have to travel to Houston
🎯 Why Anderson County Families Choose Attorney 911
✅ We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW
- We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
- We know how to build these cases and win.
- We have expert witnesses (medical, Greek life culture, institutional negligence).
✅ We Know How to Sue Fraternities & Universities
- Former insurance defense attorneys—we know how they try to avoid paying.
- Federal court authority—we can sue national fraternities anywhere.
- Dual-state bar admission (Texas & New York)—strategic advantage for multi-state cases.
✅ We Travel to Kansas for Your Case
- We will come to Anderson County, Garnett, Colony, or anywhere in Kansas for depositions, meetings, and trials.
- We handle everything remotely if needed—you don’t have to leave Kansas.
✅ We’ve Won Millions for Victims
- BP Texas City explosion litigation (mass tort experience)
- Wrongful death cases (holding institutions accountable)
- Multi-million dollar settlements for personal injury victims
✅ We Care About Your Child—Not Just the Money
“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 see your child as a person, not a paycheck. We will fight for justice because hazing is wrong, and it has to stop.
📞 Anderson County Families: Call Now for a Free Consultation
You are not alone. You have rights. And we will fight for you.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.
🚫 Fraternities Near Anderson County: We Are Watching
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, and all other fraternities with Kansas chapters:
We know what you’re doing. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts in other states apply to Kansas. If your chapter hazes students in Anderson County, we will find every liable entity and sue them.
The Beta Nu chapter at UH? Shut down.
The fraternity president? Personally liable for $6.5 million (Stone Foltz case).
The national organization? Sued for millions.
Your chapter could be next.
🏛️ Kansas Universities: You Are Liable Too
If your university owns fraternity houses (like UH did) or fails to supervise Greek life, you can be sued for hazing. Kansas institutions with Greek life include:
| University | Nearby Cities | Greek Life Presence |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence (~1.5 hrs from Anderson County) | Strong Greek system |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan (~2.5 hrs) | Active fraternities & sororities |
| Wichita State University | Wichita (~2 hrs) | Greek organizations |
| Emporia State University | Emporia (~1 hr) | Greek life |
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg (~1.5 hrs) | Fraternities & sororities |
If hazing happens on your campus, you will be held accountable.
📢 Anderson County Parents: Know the Warning Signs of Hazing
Hazing often starts with “harmless” activities but quickly escalates. Watch for these red flags:
❌ Sudden secrecy – Your child stops talking about their activities.
❌ Unexplained injuries – Bruises, cuts, or unusual soreness.
❌ Sleep deprivation – Falling asleep in class, exhaustion.
❌ Changes in behavior – Anxiety, depression, withdrawal.
❌ Unexplained expenses – “Dues” that seem too high.
❌ Strange requests – Being asked to drive members at odd hours.
❌ Social isolation – Avoiding friends outside the group.
❌ Fear of consequences – Afraid to leave or speak up.
If you suspect hazing, call us immediately. We can help.
🎯 Our Promise to Anderson County Families
- We will listen to your child’s story without judgment.
- We will investigate every detail of the hazing.
- We will preserve evidence before it disappears.
- We will sue every responsible party—individuals, chapters, nationals, universities.
- We will fight for maximum compensation—medical bills, pain and suffering, punitive damages.
- We will protect your child from retaliation—fraternities try to silence victims.
- We will travel to Kansas for your case—distance is not a barrier.
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
Anderson County families: You don’t have to face this alone.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We work on contingency—you pay nothing unless we win.
🚨 Anderson County Hazing Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
For immediate help after hazing incidents.
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