🚨 Hazing Victims in Lee County, Kentucky — You Are Not Alone

Lee County families: If your child has been hazed at a fraternity, sorority, sports team, marching band, or any student organization — we can help.

Hazing is not “tradition.” It’s not “bonding.” It’s abuse. And it’s illegal in Kentucky.

At Attorney 911, we are currently fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston — where a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, struck with wooden paddles, and hospitalized with kidney failure. This same fraternity has chapters at universities near Lee County. The same negligence exists at Lee County institutions.

We will fight for Lee County families with the same aggression.

🔍 What Is Hazing? (Kentucky Law)

Kentucky defines hazing as any activity expected of someone joining a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers them — regardless of whether they consented.

Examples of Hazing in Kentucky:

• Forced alcohol consumption (binge drinking, “drinking games”)
• Extreme physical punishment (excessive exercise, beatings, paddling)
• Sleep deprivation (forced late nights, early mornings)
• Psychological abuse (humiliation, threats, isolation)
• Sexual assault or harassment (forced nudity, inappropriate touching)
• Waterboarding or simulated drowning (yes, this happens in Kentucky too)
• Forced eating (eating until vomiting, consuming non-food substances)

If your child experienced any of these, they were hazed — and you have legal rights.

💔 Real Cases — Real Consequences

📌 Our Current Case: $10 Million Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi (Houston, TX)

• Victim: Leonel Bermudez (not even a UH student yet — a “ghost rush”)
• Hazing: Waterboarding, 500 squats, forced eating until vomiting, wooden paddles, sleep deprivation
• Result: Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
• Lawsuit: $10 million against Pi Kappa Phi, University of Houston, and individual members
• Status: Active litigation — we are fighting this right now

This same fraternity has chapters at universities near Lee County. The same hazing happens in Kentucky.

📌 Other Recent Hazing Cases in Kentucky & Nearby States

Hazing happens in Kentucky. It happens at universities near Lee County. And it can be deadly.

⚖️ Kentucky Hazing Laws — What You Need to Know

📜 Kentucky Revised Statutes § 508.155 — Hazing is a CRIME

• Hazing is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail and $500 fine)
• If hazing causes serious physical injury or death, it becomes a Class D felony (1-5 years in prison)
• Consent is NOT a defense — even if your child “agreed” to participate, the hazers can still be charged

🏛️ Civil Lawsuits — Holding Institutions Accountable

In addition to criminal charges, families can sue:

• The fraternity/sorority chapter (local and national)
• The university (for failing to prevent hazing)
• Individual members (for their direct involvement)
• Housing corporations (if hazing occurred at a fraternity/sorority house)

Damages you can recover:
✅ Medical bills (hospital stays, therapy, future treatment)
✅ Lost wages (if your child missed work or can’t work due to injuries)
✅ Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
✅ Punitive damages (to punish the organization for gross negligence)

🚨 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Lee County

✅ Step 1: Get Medical Help Immediately

• Even if injuries seem minor, get a medical evaluation
• Some hazing injuries (like rhabdomyolysis) don’t show symptoms right away
• Medical records are critical evidence

✅ Step 2: Preserve ALL Evidence

📌 Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any items used (paddles, alcohol bottles, etc.)
📌 Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails)
📌 Write down everything (dates, times, what happened, who was involved)
📌 Get witness names and contact info (other pledges, bystanders)

❌ DO NOT:

• Delete any messages or posts
• Talk to the fraternity/sorority or university without a lawyer
• Sign anything from the organization
• Post about the incident on social media

✅ Step 3: Report the Hazing

• Call the police (hazing is a crime in Kentucky)
• Report to the university (Title IX office, student affairs)
• File a complaint with the national organization (if applicable)

**✅ Step 4: Contact an Attorney — FREE CONSULTATION

Call Attorney 911 now: 📞 1-888-ATTY-911

• We offer FREE, confidential consultations
• We work on contingency — you pay NOTHING unless we win
• We will travel to Lee County for your case
• We have experience with hazing cases and know how to fight these institutions

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

✅ We Are Currently Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit

• We know how these cases work
• We know how to defeat the “consent” defense
• We know how to hold universities and national organizations accountable

✅ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook

• Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena used to defend insurance companies
• We know exactly how they try to minimize or deny claims
• We use that knowledge to maximize your recovery

✅ Nationwide Representation — We Serve Lee County

• Based in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont, Texas
• Federal court admission — we can sue national organizations anywhere
• Willing to travel to Lee County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
• Video consultations available for Lee County families

✅ Aggressive, Compassionate Advocates

• We care about our clients — we see you as people, not just cases
• We fight hard — we don’t back down from powerful institutions
• We get results — millions recovered for injury victims

✅ Se Habla Español — Bilingual Representation

• Hazing affects all students, including Spanish-speaking families
• We provide full legal services in Spanish
• No language barriers — justice for all Lee County families

💰 What Is Your Lee County Hazing Case Worth?

Every case is different, but hazing victims and families have recovered millions in similar cases:

Your case could be worth:

• $100,000 – $500,000 for minor injuries with clear liability
• $500,000 – $2 million for serious injuries (hospitalization, surgery, PTSD)
• $2 million – $10 million+ for catastrophic injuries or wrongful death

We will fight for the maximum compensation for your Lee County family.

📞 Lee County Families: Call Now for a FREE Consultation

📅 Time is critical — Kentucky has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
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We serve Lee County and all of Kentucky. Distance is not a barrier — we will come to you.

🎯 Frequently Asked Questions About Hazing in Lee County

❓ “My child doesn’t want to report the hazing. What should I do?”

• We understand — many victims fear retaliation or social consequences
• You have options:
  • You can report anonymously to the university or police
  • You can consult an attorney first to understand your rights
  • We can help protect your child’s identity during legal proceedings

❓ “The fraternity says it was just a ‘tradition’ and not hazing. Is that true?”

• No. Kentucky law is clear: if the activity was humiliating, degrading, abusive, or dangerous — it’s hazing.
• Consent doesn’t matter — even if your child “agreed” to participate, the hazers are still liable.

❓ “The university says they didn’t know about the hazing. Can we still sue?”

• Yes. Universities have a duty to protect students from foreseeable harm.
• If the university failed to monitor Greek life or ignored prior hazing incidents, they can be held liable.

❓ “The fraternity says my child can’t sue because they signed a waiver. Is that true?”

• No. Waivers do not protect organizations from liability for illegal activity like hazing.
• Kentucky courts have repeatedly rejected this defense.

❓ “How much does it cost to hire an attorney for a hazing case?”

• Nothing upfront. We work on contingency — you pay nothing unless we win.
• Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict, so there’s no financial risk to your Lee County family.

❓ “What if my child was hazed at a high school in Lee County?”

• Hazing happens in high schools too — especially in sports teams, marching bands, and clubs.
• Kentucky law applies to all schools, not just colleges.
• We can help — contact us for a free consultation.

❓ “Can we sue if the hazing happened off-campus?”

• Yes. Kentucky hazing law applies on or off campus.
• If the hazing occurred at a private home, the homeowner can be sued for premises liability.

🚨 Warning to Fraternities & Sororities Near Lee County

To all Greek organizations operating near Lee County, Kentucky:

We are watching.

The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.

If you haze students in Kentucky, we will:
✅ Sue your chapter
✅ Sue your national organization
✅ Sue your housing corporation
✅ Sue every individual member involved
✅ Pursue criminal charges where applicable

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma — if your chapter operates near Lee County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.

The Beta Nu chapter in Houston learned this the hard way. Your chapter could be next.

🏆 Our Commitment to Lee County Families

At Attorney 911, we don’t just talk about fighting hazing — we are fighting it right now.

Our promise to Lee County families:
✔ We will listen — your story matters
✔ We will investigate — we leave no stone unturned
✔ We will fight — we don’t back down from powerful institutions
✔ We will win — we have a track record of multi-million dollar results

You are not alone. We are here to help.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

Lee County hazing victims — we will fight for you.