🚨 Hazing Victims in Saline County: You Are Not Alone. We Are Fighting For You.

If your child was hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any student organization near Saline County, Kansas — we can help.

You’re reading this because something happened to your child. Something you never expected when you sent them off to college. Something that left them bruised, broken, or worse. Something that wasn’t “tradition” — it was abuse.

And now you’re wondering: What do we do? Can we fight back? Will anyone listen?

The answer is yes. We are listening. And we are fighting this battle right now.

🔥 This Is Happening Now — And It Could Happen to Saline County Students Too

Right now, in Texas, our attorneys are litigating a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston. Why? Because a young man named Leonel Bermudez was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, struck with wooden paddles, and made to eat until he vomited — all as part of fraternity “hazing.”

He ended up in the hospital with kidney failure. He spent four days fighting for his life.

And here’s the worst part: This wasn’t the first time.

In 2017, a Pi Kappa Phi pledge died from forced drinking at Florida State. The fraternity had eight years to fix their culture. They didn’t.

In 2017, a student at University of Houston was hospitalized with a lacerated spleen from hazing. The university had eight years to implement real oversight. They didn’t.

Now, in 2025, Leonel Bermudez is in the hospital. Same fraternity. Same failure. Eight years apart.

The same national fraternities operate at universities near Saline County, Kansas. The same negligence exists at Saline County institutions. And the same hazing could be happening to your child right now.

🏛️ Who We’re Holding Accountable

In our Houston case, we’re suing:

• The local fraternity chapter — the people who did this
• The national fraternity organization — they knew about the “hazing crisis” and did nothing
• The university — they own the fraternity house where the torture happened
• Individual members — every person who participated or allowed it

And we will do the same for Saline County families.

💔 What Hazing Really Is — It’s Not “Tradition”

Hazing isn’t “boys being boys.” It’s not “building brotherhood.” It’s not “tradition.”

It is:

• Assault — when they hit your child with paddles
• Battery — when they force them to drink until they vomit
• Torture — when they waterboard them with a garden hose
• Reckless endangerment — when they make them do 500 squats until their muscles break down
• Psychological abuse — when they humiliate, threaten, and isolate them

And in the worst cases, it’s manslaughter. Or murder.

📚 What Saline County Parents Need to Know About Hazing

🚫 “Consent” is Not a Defense in Kansas

Even if your child “agreed” to participate, Kansas law says consent doesn’t matter. Hazing is illegal regardless of whether the victim “consented.”

⏳ You Have a Limited Time to Act

In Kansas, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. But evidence disappears quickly. Witnesses forget. Organizations destroy records.

Don’t wait. The clock is ticking.

💰 Hazing Cases Win Millions

We’re seeking $10 million in our Houston case. Other hazing cases have resulted in:

• $10.1 million — Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State)
• $6.1 million — Maxwell Gruver (LSU)
• $110+ million — Timothy Piazza (Penn State)

Saline County victims deserve the same justice.

🏛️ Universities Are Liable

If the hazing happened on campus or at a university-owned property, the school can be held responsible. They have a duty to protect students — and they often fail.

🏢 National Organizations Have Deep Pockets

Fraternities and sororities have national organizations with millions in assets and insurance. They can pay. And they will — if we make them.

👨💼 Individual Members Can Be Sued Personally

Every person who participated in or facilitated the hazing can be held personally liable. That includes chapter officers, members, and even alumni who hosted events.

🛡️ What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Saline County

If your child was hazed — or if you suspect they were — follow these steps immediately:

🚑 1. Get Medical Attention

Even if your child says they’re “fine,” take them to a doctor. Some injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) don’t show symptoms immediately. Document everything.

📸 2. Preserve Evidence

• Take photos of any injuries (bruises, cuts, burns)
• Save all communications — texts, GroupMe messages, Snapchats, emails
• Write down everything your child remembers — dates, times, locations, names
• Get witness information — other pledges, bystanders
• Do NOT delete anything — even if it’s embarrassing

🚫 3. Do NOT Talk to the Organization

• Do NOT let your child give a statement to the fraternity, sorority, or university
• Do NOT sign anything from the organization
• Do NOT post on social media about the incident
• Do NOT confront the organization without legal counsel

Anything you say can be used against you. Let us handle the communication.

📞 4. Call Us Immediately — Free Consultation

📞 1-888-ATTY-911

We offer free, confidential consultations for hazing victims and their families. We can evaluate your case, explain your rights, and help you decide the best path forward.

We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win.

🏛️ 5. Report to Authorities (Optional)

You may choose to report the hazing to:

• Campus police
• Local law enforcement
• University Title IX office
• Kansas Board of Regents

We can guide you through this process.

🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Saline County Hazing Case?

✅ We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now

We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston. We know how to build these cases. We know how to win. Saline County families get the same aggressive representation.

✅ We’re Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Before we represented victims, we worked for insurance companies. We know their playbook. We know how they try to minimize claims. We use that knowledge to maximize your recovery.

✅ We Have Federal Court Authority

We’re admitted to U.S. District Court, which means we can pursue Saline County cases in federal court if needed. This is critical for cases involving national organizations.

✅ We’re Licensed in Texas and New York

This gives us strategic flexibility when pursuing national fraternities and sororities headquartered in different states.

✅ We Speak Spanish

Se habla español. We can serve Saline County’s Hispanic families without language barriers.

✅ We Travel to Saline County

We have offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont — but we’ll come to Saline County for depositions, trials, and client meetings. Distance is not a barrier.

✅ We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront

We understand the financial strain hazing injuries can cause. You pay nothing unless we win your case. No hourly fees. No hidden costs. Just justice.

✅ We’ve Won Millions for Victims

We’ve recovered millions of dollars for victims of personal injury, wrongful death, and institutional negligence. We know how to fight — and win — against powerful defendants.

✅ We Care About Your Child

This isn’t just a case to us. This is a child who was hurt. A family that’s suffering. We treat every client like family. We fight hard because we truly care.

🏢 Universities and Greek Organizations Near Saline County

Saline County is home to Salina, Kansas, and is part of the Salina micropolitan area. Nearby institutions with Greek life and student organizations include:

🎓 Colleges and Universities Near Saline County:

1. Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS) — 50 miles east

   • Major Greek life presence
   • Multiple fraternities and sororities
   • Known for strong athletic and agricultural programs

2. University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS) — 130 miles east

   • Large Greek system
   • Multiple fraternities and sororities
   • Major research university

3. Wichita State University (Wichita, KS) — 90 miles south

   • Active Greek life
   • Multiple fraternities and sororities

4. Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS) — 100 miles west

   • Smaller Greek system but present
   • Multiple fraternities and sororities

5. Bethany College (Lindsborg, KS) — 25 miles south

   • Private liberal arts college
   • Greek life present

6. Kansas Wesleyan University (Salina, KS) — Located in Saline County

   • Private university
   • Greek life present

⚠️ National Fraternities with Chapters Near Saline County:

These are the same national organizations involved in major hazing cases nationwide — including our current $10 million lawsuit:

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

📞 Saline County Families: Call Us Now — 1-888-ATTY-911

We are ready to fight for Saline County hazing victims.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
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Free consultation. Confidential. No obligation. You pay nothing unless we win.

🚨 Don’t Wait. Evidence Disappears. Witnesses Forget. Your Rights Expire.

Call now. Let’s hold them accountable.