🛡️ Gray County Hazing Lawyer: Fraternity Abuse & University Negligence Attorney
Serving Gray County Families from Houston, Austin & Beaumont
If your child was hazed at a fraternity or sorority near Gray County, you deserve justice. We are fighting this battle RIGHT NOW in Texas — and we will fight for Gray County families too.
📞 Call 24/7 for a Free Consultation: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com/hazing
🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Gray County — What Families Need to Know
Gray County is home to hardworking families who send their children to college expecting them to be safe. But behind the Greek letters and campus traditions, a dangerous culture of hazing thrives — one that has sent students to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
This isn’t just happening in big cities. It’s happening near Gray County.
The same national fraternities that waterboarded a student at the University of Houston operate at universities across Kansas. The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client exist at Gray County-area institutions. And the same negligence that allowed hazing at UH is present at schools near Gray County.
Gray County families: Your child could be next.
🎓 What Is Hazing? — The Reality in Gray County
Hazing isn’t harmless fun. It’s abuse disguised as tradition. In our current case, a University of Houston fraternity pledge was:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced to do 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to run sprints
- Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
This is not “boys being boys.” This is torture. And it’s happening at universities near Gray County.
Common Hazing Activities in Gray County-Area Schools:
| Activity | Description | Danger |
|---|---|---|
| Forced drinking | Binge drinking, chugging games | Alcohol poisoning, death |
| Extreme exercise | 500+ squats, 100+ pushups, bear crawls | Rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure |
| Waterboarding | Simulated drowning with hose or water | Psychological trauma, physical harm |
| Paddling | Struck with wooden paddles | Bruising, internal injuries |
| Forced eating | Eating until vomiting | Choking, aspiration, food poisoning |
| Sleep deprivation | Forced late nights, early mornings | Exhaustion, accidents |
| Psychological abuse | Humiliation, degradation, threats | PTSD, anxiety, depression |
| Sexual humiliation | Forced nudity, carrying sexual objects | Emotional trauma, sexual assault |
Gray County parents: If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority, they face these risks.
⚠️ The Landmark Case — Proof That Gray County Victims Can Win
📰 Attorney 911 vs. Pi Kappa Phi & University of Houston — $10 Million Lawsuit (2025)
Gray County families: This case is your warning. This case is your proof.
We are currently representing Leonel Bermudez, a young man who was hazed at the University of Houston’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. The abuse was so severe that he was hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure.
The same fraternity that did this to our client operates at universities near Gray County.
The same university negligence that allowed this at UH exists at Gray County-area schools.
What Happened to Leonel Bermudez:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sept 16, 2025 | Accepts bid to Pi Kappa Phi as “ghost rush” (not yet enrolled at UH) |
| Sept-Nov 2025 | Weeks of systematic hazing — waterboarding, forced eating, extreme exercise |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Another pledge hog-tied face-down on table for over an hour |
| Oct 15, 2025 | A pledge loses consciousness during forced workout |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Bermudez punished — forced to do 500 squats, 100 pushups, bear crawls |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Collapses from exhaustion; cannot stand without help |
| Nov 4-5, 2025 | Symptoms worsen; unable to move |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Mother rushes him to hospital with brown urine (sign of muscle breakdown) |
| Nov 6-10, 2025 | Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Pi Kappa Phi closes UH chapter (7 days before lawsuit) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $10 MILLION LAWSUIT FILED by Attorney 911 |
Media Coverage:
- ABC13: “Abuse and hazing led to hospitalization”
- KHOU 11: “$10 million lawsuit filed”
- Houston Chronicle: “UH fraternity hazing lawsuit”
- Houston Public Media: “University of Houston, Pi Kappa Phi sued for $10 million”
Gray County families: This is what hazing looks like. This is what we do about it.
💰 Why $10 Million? — The Cost of Hazing in Gray County
Hazing isn’t just wrong — it’s expensive. And institutions need to pay.
What $10 Million Covers for Gray County Victims:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Medical Bills | Hospital stays, ER visits, specialists, future treatment |
| Therapy & Counseling | PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work during recovery |
| Educational Impact | Tuition for missed semesters, delayed graduation |
| Pain & Suffering | Physical pain from injuries, emotional trauma from abuse |
| Punitive Damages | Punishing the institution to prevent future hazing |
Precedent Cases — Gray County Victims Can Win Big:
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | $10.1 MILLION |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1 MILLION jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | $110+ MILLION (estimated) |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Confidential settlement |
| Adam Oakes | Virginia Commonwealth | Delta Chi | $4+ MILLION |
Gray County families: These cases prove that hazing lawsuits win. The same results are possible for Gray County victims.
⚖️ Legal Rights for Gray County Hazing Victims
1. Texas Hazing Laws Protect Your Child
Texas Education Code § 37.151-37.157 defines hazing as any activity that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of initiation into an organization.
This includes:
- Physical brutality (paddling, beating, waterboarding)
- Forced consumption of food, alcohol, or drugs
- Sleep deprivation
- Extreme exercise
- Psychological abuse
Gray County families: These laws apply to all Texas schools — including universities near Gray County.
2. Consent Is NOT a Defense
Texas law explicitly states:
“It is not a defense to prosecution that the person against whom the hazing was directed consented to or acquiesced in the hazing activity.”
Translation: Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still protects them. No one can consent to being abused.
3. Who Is Liable for Gray County Hazing?
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise despite knowledge of hazing culture |
| University | Failed to protect students; premises liability if they own the house |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed hazing activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in or failed to stop hazing |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes; premises liability |
Gray County families: We sue everyone responsible — not just the students, but the institutions that enabled them.
🏢 Who We Are — Gray County’s Hazing Litigation Experts
Attorney 911 — Legal Emergency Lawyers™ for Gray County Hazing Victims
We are a Texas-based personal injury and criminal defense law firm with offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont. While we are based in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide, including Gray County families.
Why Gray County families choose us:
| Advantage | How It Helps Gray County Victims |
|---|---|
| 25+ Years Courtroom Experience | Battle-tested trial attorneys with proven results |
| Former Insurance Defense Insight | We know how insurance companies think — and how to beat them |
| Federal Court Admission | Can pursue Gray County cases in federal court if needed |
| Dual-State Bar Admission | Texas AND New York licensed — strategic advantage against national fraternities |
| Se Habla Español | Bilingual staff serving Spanish-speaking Gray County families |
| Nationwide Hazing Expertise | Currently litigating $10M UH hazing case — same strategies for Gray County victims |
Meet Your Gray County Hazing Attorneys:
Ralph P. Manginello — Managing Partner
- 25+ years of litigation experience
- Former insurance defense attorney — knows how to dismantle their defenses
- Federal court admission — can pursue Gray County cases in federal jurisdiction
- BP Texas City explosion litigation — experience with complex, high-stakes cases
- Father of three — understands what Gray County families are going through
Lupe Eleno Peña — Associate Attorney
- 12+ years of litigation experience
- Former national insurance defense attorney — insider knowledge of their tactics
- Fluent in Spanish — serves Gray County Hispanic families
- Wrongful death and catastrophic injury expertise — exactly what Gray County families need
- Third-generation Texan — deep understanding of Texas values and culture
Gray County families: We don’t just talk about hazing. We’re fighting it in court RIGHT NOW.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Gray County
Step-by-Step Action Guide for Gray County Families
| Step | Action | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ensure Safety | Remove your child from the situation immediately | Prevent further harm |
| 2. Seek Medical Attention | Go to the ER or urgent care — even if injuries seem minor | Document injuries; rhabdomyolysis symptoms may be delayed |
| 3. Preserve Evidence | Take photos of injuries, save texts/social media, get witness info | Critical for building your case |
| 4. Do NOT Talk to the Organization | Fraternities/sororities will try to control the narrative | They will use your words against you |
| 5. Do NOT Post on Social Media | Anything you post can be used against you | Insurance companies monitor social media |
| 6. Report to Authorities | File a police report; consider Title IX report | Creates official record |
| 7. Contact an Attorney | Call Attorney 911 for a free consultation | Know your rights and options |
Gray County families: Time is critical. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Statutes of limitations expire. Call us immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911.
🔍 How We Build Gray County Hazing Cases
Our Proven Process for Gray County Families:
- Free Consultation — We listen to your story and evaluate your case
- Immediate Evidence Preservation — We send preservation letters to all defendants
- Medical Documentation — We work with doctors to document injuries
- Expert Network — We consult hazing culture experts, medical professionals, and economists
- Aggressive Negotiation — We demand fair compensation from insurance companies
- Litigation — If they won’t settle, we take them to court
- Trial — We present your case to a jury and fight for maximum compensation
Gray County families: We don’t back down. We don’t settle for less than you deserve.
💡 Why Gray County Families Need a Hazing Lawyer
You Can’t Fight These Institutions Alone
Universities and national fraternities have:
- Teams of lawyers
- Insurance companies
- Risk management departments
- Crisis PR teams
They will try to:
- Blame your child for “consenting”
- Offer lowball settlements
- Destroy evidence
- Intimidate witnesses
- Wear you down until you give up
Gray County families: You need your own team of aggressive attorneys who know how to fight them.
🏆 Our Results for Hazing Victims
While we can’t guarantee specific outcomes, we have a proven track record of fighting for victims:
Current Case:
- $10 MILLION LAWSUIT against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston for hazing victim hospitalized with kidney failure
Past Experience:
- Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury and wrongful death cases
- BP Texas City explosion litigation — complex, high-stakes cases against massive corporations
- Hundreds of cases won by exposing flawed evidence and institutional negligence
Gray County families: We know how to win. And we will fight for you.
📢 The Message to Gray County Fraternities
To the Fraternities Operating Near Gray County:
We are watching.
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter operates near Gray County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.
We track your house corporations, your national headquarters, and your documented history of hazing deaths. If your Gray County-area chapters harm students, we will pursue every liable entity.
The Beta Nu chapter at UH? SHUT DOWN. Charter surrendered. Criminal referrals initiated. Our client’s $10 million lawsuit is ongoing.
That’s what happens when you haze in Texas. Gray County chapters could be next.
🎯 Universities Near Gray County — You Are On Notice
To the Universities with Chapters Near Gray County:
The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.
You own the houses. You have the power to regulate. You have the duty to protect.
In 2017, a University of Houston student was hospitalized from hazing. In 2025, another was hospitalized. You had 8 years to fix this. You failed.
Gray County-area universities: Act now or face the same accountability.
📞 Gray County Families — Contact Us Today
If your child was hazed at a fraternity or sorority near Gray County, you have legal rights. We can help.
Free Consultation for Gray County Hazing Victims
📞 Call 24/7: 1-888-ATTY-911
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com/hazing
We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win.
Gray County families: Distance is not a barrier. We serve victims nationwide, including Gray County. We will travel to Gray County for depositions, trials, and client meetings.
🔥 Gray County Hazing Victims — Enough Is Enough
Hazing isn’t tradition. It’s abuse.
It’s not bonding. It’s torture.
It’s not harmless. It’s life-threatening.
Gray County families: Your child deserves better. Your family deserves justice.
Call us today. Let’s end this together.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com | attorney911.com/hazing
📍 Serving Gray County from Our Offices in:
- Houston: 1177 W Loop S Suite 1600, Houston, TX 77027
- Austin
- Beaumont
Gray County families: We are your advocates. We are your voice. We are your Legal Emergency Lawyers™.
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