Hazing Victim Legal Support in Greenup County, Kentucky
You Are Not Alone. We Are Fighting This Battle Nationwide — Including Right Here in Greenup County.
🚨 Hazing Happens in Greenup County Too — And It’s Time to Stop It
If your child attends Morehead State University, Shawnee State University, or any college near Greenup County, they face the same hazing risks that hospitalized our client in Houston. The same national fraternities — Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, and others — operate chapters at universities across Kentucky and Ohio. The same “traditions” that led to kidney failure in Texas exist right here in our community.
Greenup County families: You are not powerless. You have legal rights. And we are here to fight for you.
📞 Immediate Help for Greenup County Hazing Victims
Call now for a free, confidential consultation:
📱 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9111)
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We serve Greenup County families nationwide. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🔥 The Hazing Crisis in America — And Why Greenup County Families Need to Know
What Is Hazing?
Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in an organization.
This includes:
- Forced alcohol consumption
- Extreme physical exercise (like 500 squats until collapse)
- Waterboarding or simulated drowning
- Beatings with wooden paddles
- Sleep deprivation
- Psychological humiliation
- Sexual abuse or harassment
Hazing is not “tradition.” It is not “building brotherhood.” It is abuse. And it is illegal in Kentucky.
💔 The Devastating Reality of Hazing in Kentucky and Ohio
Statistics You Need to Know:
- 55% of students in fraternities, sororities, and sports teams experience hazing.
- 40% of student athletes report being hazed.
- Since 2000, there has been at least one hazing death every year in the U.S.
- 95% of students who are hazed do not report it — often out of fear, shame, or loyalty to their group.
Hazing doesn’t just happen at big universities. It happens at:
- Morehead State University (MSU)
- Shawnee State University (SSU)
- Marshall University (Huntington, WV — just across the river)
- Ohio University (Athens, OH)
- University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
- And other colleges near Greenup County
The same fraternities that have paid millions in settlements nationwide operate chapters near Greenup County. They have the same hazing culture. And they need to be held accountable.
⚠️ The Landmark Case That Proves Greenup County Families Can Fight Back
Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi — The $10 Million Fight We’re Bringing to Greenup County
What Happened:
Leonel Bermudez, a young man from Houston, accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi at the University of Houston. What followed was weeks of systematic abuse that hospitalized him for three nights and four days with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure.
The Hazing Activities:
✅ Waterboarding with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
✅ 500 squats and 100+ pushups until he collapsed
✅ Struck with wooden paddles
✅ Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to lie in vomit-soaked grass
✅ Sleep deprivation — forced to drive fraternity members at all hours
✅ Another pledge lost consciousness during a workout — they kept going
The Result:
- November 3, 2025: Bermudez punished for missing an event — forced to exercise until he could not stand without help.
- November 4-5, 2025: His condition worsened. He couldn’t move.
- November 6, 2025: His mother rushed him to the hospital. He was passing brown urine — a classic sign of muscle breakdown.
- November 6-10, 2025: Hospitalized for 3 nights, 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure.
The Aftermath:
- Pi Kappa Phi closed the chapter — but only after the lawsuit was filed.
- University of Houston admitted the events were “deeply disturbing.”
- Our lawsuit demands $10 million — and we are fighting this battle right now.
Why This Matters to Greenup County Families:
- The same fraternities operate near Greenup County. If it happened in Houston, it can happen at Morehead State or Shawnee State.
- Universities near Greenup County have the same duty to protect students. If they fail, they can be held liable — just like UH.
- $10 million sends a message. This is the price for torturing our children. Greenup County families can send the same message.
🏛️ Legal Rights for Greenup County Hazing Victims
Kentucky Hazing Laws — What You Need to Know
Kentucky has strong anti-hazing laws designed to protect students. Under KRS 164.370, hazing is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by:
- Up to 12 months in jail
- Fines up to $500
But criminal charges are not your only option. You can also file a civil lawsuit to hold the fraternity, university, and individuals accountable.
Who Can Be Sued in a Greenup County Hazing Case?
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture |
| University | Failed to protect students despite knowing hazing occurs |
| Chapter Officers | Leadership responsibility; directed hazing activities |
| Individual Members | Participated in hazing; failed to stop it |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes; premises liability |
| Insurance Companies | Coverage for institutional and individual liability |
Greenup County families: You don’t have to sue just the local chapter. The national organization, university, and individuals all share responsibility.
What Damages Can Greenup County Families Recover?
| Damage Type | What It Covers | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, therapy, future treatment | $50,000+ for rhabdomyolysis treatment |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work during recovery | $10,000+ for missed internships |
| Pain and Suffering | Physical pain from injuries | Agony of kidney failure |
| Emotional Distress | PTSD, anxiety, depression | Fear of retribution; nightmares |
| Punitive Damages | Punish egregious conduct | Waterboarding = torture; deserves punishment |
| Wrongful Death | If hazing results in death | Funeral costs; loss of companionship |
Precedent Cases Prove You Can Win Millions:
- $10.1 million — Stone Foltz (Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha)
- $6.1 million — Maxwell Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta)
- $110+ million — Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi)
Greenup County families: These same results are possible for you.
📋 What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed in Greenup County
Step-by-Step Action Guide for Greenup County Families
| Step | Action | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ensure Safety | Remove your child from the situation immediately | Hazing can escalate quickly |
| 2. Seek Medical Attention | Go to the ER or urgent care — even if injuries seem minor | Rhabdomyolysis and alcohol poisoning can be life-threatening |
| 3. Document Everything | Take photos of injuries, save texts, preserve evidence | Evidence disappears fast |
| 4. Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity | They will try to control the narrative | Anything you say can be used against you |
| 5. Do NOT Post on Social Media | Insurance companies will use posts to minimize your claim | Stay quiet until your case is resolved |
| 6. Report to Authorities | File a police report; consider Title IX complaint | Creates official record |
| 7. Contact an Attorney | Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free consultation | Know your rights before talking to anyone |
Greenup County families: Time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations expire. Call us today.
🎯 Why Greenup County Families Choose Attorney 911
We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now — And We’ll Fight for You Too
✅ 25+ Years of Litigation Experience — Battle-tested in courtrooms across Texas and federal courts
✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We know their playbook and use it against them
✅ Federal Court Authority — Can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction nationwide
✅ Dual-State Bar Admission — Texas AND New York licensed; strategic advantage for national fraternity cases
✅ Se Habla Español — Bilingual staff serving Spanish-speaking families
✅ Nationwide Hazing Expertise — Currently litigating the $10 million UH hazing case
✅ Contingency Fee — $0 upfront. We don’t get paid unless you win.
Greenup County families: We don’t just talk about hazing. We’re fighting it in court right now. And we will bring that same fight to your case.
📞 Call Now — Free Consultation for Greenup County Families
📱 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9111)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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We serve Greenup County and nationwide. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🚨 To Fraternities Operating Near Greenup County: We Are Watching
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi — if your chapter is near Greenup County, know this:
- We track your house corporations, your alumni chapters, and your national insurance structures.
- We know your documented history of hazing deaths and settlements.
- If your chapter harms students in Greenup County, we will pursue every liable entity.
- We already shut down the Beta Nu chapter at UH. Your chapter could be next.
Universities near Greenup County: The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now or face the same accountability.
💔 To Greenup County Families: You Deserve Justice
Hazing is not “boys being boys.” It is not “tradition.” It is not “building character.”
It is abuse. It is assault. And it is illegal.
If your child was hazed at Morehead State, Shawnee State, Marshall, or any college near Greenup County, you have legal rights. You can hold the fraternity, university, and individuals accountable. And you can recover compensation for the harm they caused.
We are fighting this battle right now. And we will fight for you.
📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 Today — Free Consultation for Greenup County Families
📱 1-888-288-9111
📧 ralph@atty911.com
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Greenup County families: You are not alone. We are here to help.
