🚨 Hazing Lawyers in Lane County, Kansas – Protecting Students & Families
If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or student organization in Lane County, Kansas, you have legal rights. Attorney 911 is currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston – and we’re ready to fight for Lane County families with the same aggressive representation.
Call our 24/7 Hazing Emergency Hotline: 1-888-ATTY-911
🔴 The Hazing Crisis in Lane County – What Families Need to Know
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys” or “tradition.” It’s abuse, assault, and sometimes torture – and it’s happening right here in Kansas. While our current case is in Texas, the same national fraternities and sororities operate at universities near Lane County, including:
- Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS – 30 miles from Lane County)
- Garden City Community College (Garden City, KS)
- Colby Community College (Colby, KS)
- Dodge City Community College (Dodge City, KS)
The same organizations that waterboarded our client in Houston have chapters near Lane County. The same culture of abuse exists here – and we’re ready to expose it.
⚠️ What Happened in Houston Could Happen in Lane County
In November 2025, we filed a $10 million lawsuit on behalf of Leonel Bermudez, a young man who was hospitalized with kidney failure and rhabdomyolysis after being hazed by Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Houston. The hazing included:
- Waterboarding 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 (milk, hot dogs, peppercorns)
- Sleep deprivation – forced to drive fraternity members at all hours
- Psychological torture – carrying sexual objects, being hog-tied
This isn’t just hazing. It’s torture. And it’s happening at fraternities near Lane County.
💔 Why Lane County Families Are at Risk
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National Fraternities Operate Here – Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and other organizations with documented hazing histories have chapters at Kansas universities near Lane County.
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Universities Fail to Protect Students – Just like the University of Houston, colleges near Lane County have the power to stop hazing but often fail to act until it’s too late.
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The “Consent” Myth – Fraternities will claim “he agreed to participate.” Kansas law says consent is NOT a defense to hazing. If your child was coerced, intimidated, or pressured, that’s not true consent.
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Medical Dangers Are Real – Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), kidney failure, alcohol poisoning, traumatic brain injuries – these aren’t hypothetical risks. They’re happening to students right now.
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Fear Silences Victims – Our Houston client was afraid to speak out due to threats of retaliation. Lane County victims face the same fear – but we can protect you.
🏛️ Kansas Hazing Laws – Your Legal Rights
Kansas has strong anti-hazing laws that protect students. Under Kansas Statute § 21-5418, hazing is defined as:
“Any activity which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into, or affiliation with, any organization operating under the sanction of a postsecondary educational institution.”
Kansas Hazing Penalties:
| Offense Level | Punishment |
|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Up to 1 year in jail, $2,500 fine |
| Felony (if serious bodily injury or death occurs) | Up to 3.5 years in prison, $100,000 fine |
Important: Kansas law explicitly states that consent is NOT a defense to hazing. Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the organization can still be held liable.
💰 What Lane County Hazing Victims Can Recover
If your child has been hazed in Lane County, you may be entitled to compensation for:
Economic Damages:
- Medical bills (emergency room, hospitalization, therapy)
- Future medical expenses (dialysis, kidney treatment, mental health care)
- Lost wages (if injuries affect ability to work)
- Tuition reimbursement (if forced to drop out or transfer)
Non-Economic Damages:
- Pain and suffering (physical pain from injuries)
- Mental anguish (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
- Emotional distress (humiliation, shame, trauma)
- Loss of enjoyment of life (impact on college experience)
- Disfigurement (scars, permanent injuries)
Punitive Damages:
- Additional compensation to punish the organization for extreme misconduct
- Applies when hazing is intentional, reckless, or part of a pattern
Precedent Cases Show Hazing Victims Can Win Millions:
- $10.1 million – Stone Foltz (Pi Kappa Alpha, Ohio)
- $6.1 million – Maxwell Gruver (Phi Delta Theta, Louisiana)
- $110+ million – Timothy Piazza (Beta Theta Pi, Pennsylvania)
Lane County families can recover the same compensation – we’ll fight for it.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Lane County
1. Seek Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, get checked by a doctor
- Rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and brain injuries may not show symptoms right away
- Medical records create critical evidence
2. Preserve All Evidence
- Take photos of injuries, hazing locations, any objects used
- Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs)
- Write down everything that happened (dates, times, who was involved)
- Get witness names and contact information
3. Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity or University Alone
- They will try to control the narrative
- They may pressure your child to sign documents waiving their rights
- Anything your child says can be used against them
4. Contact a Hazing Lawyer Immediately
- Kansas has a 2-year statute of limitations – don’t wait
- Evidence disappears quickly (photos deleted, witnesses forget)
- We offer free, confidential consultations for Lane County families
5. Report to Authorities (Optional but Recommended)
- File a police report
- Report to the university’s Title IX office
- Report to the national fraternity/sorority organization
🛡️ Why Lane County Families Choose Attorney 911
1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now
- Currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston
- Same strategies available for Lane County victims
- We know how to expose the culture of abuse in Greek organizations
2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys
- We know how insurance companies think – we used to work for them
- We anticipate their defenses and dismantle them
- We maximize compensation for our clients
3. Nationwide Representation for Lane County Families
- Based in Texas but serve hazing victims nationwide
- Federal court authority – can pursue cases anywhere
- Video consultations available for Lane County families
- We travel to Kansas for depositions, meetings, and trials
4. Bilingual Services (Se Habla Español)
- Hazing affects students from all backgrounds
- We provide full legal services in Spanish for Lane County Hispanic families
- No language barriers to justice
5. No Upfront Costs – We Only Get Paid If You Win
- $0 upfront – we take cases on contingency
- No hourly fees – you pay nothing unless we win
- We take the risk so you can fight back
6. Aggressive, Compassionate Advocacy
- We don’t back down from powerful institutions
- We protect our clients from retaliation
- We treat Lane County families like our own family
🎯 Who We Can Sue for Lane County Hazing Victims
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
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| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture |
| University | Failed to protect students; may own fraternity house |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing; failed to stop it |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility (president, pledgemaster) |
| Alumni | Allowed hazing at their homes |
| Housing Corporations | Owned property where hazing occurred |
| Insurance Companies | May provide coverage for damages |
📞 Lane County Families – Call Now for a Free Consultation
Hazing is not tradition. It’s not bonding. It’s abuse. And it’s illegal.
If your child has been hazed at a Kansas university near Lane County, you have legal rights. We’re currently fighting a $10 million hazing case – and we’ll bring the same fight to Lane County.
Call our 24/7 Hazing Emergency Hotline:
📞 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Free Consultation – No Upfront Costs – We Only Get Paid If You Win
🏆 Our Commitment to Lane County Families
“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’re not just fighting for compensation. We’re fighting to stop the cycle of abuse. When we hold fraternities and universities accountable, we protect the next generation of Lane County students.
You’re not alone. We’re here to fight for you.
