🛡️ Attorney 911 — Lincoln County, Kentucky Hazing Victim Legal Representation
Serving Lincoln County Families from Our Houston Headquarters — Aggressive Nationwide Representation for Hazing Victims
🚨 Lincoln County Parents: Your Child Was Hazed. Now What?
This happened in Houston. It could happen in Lincoln County. And we will fight for Lincoln County families with the same fury.
On November 21, 2025, our law firm filed a $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, struck with wooden paddles, and hospitalized with kidney failure from hazing.
This wasn’t an accident. This was systematic abuse disguised as tradition. And it happens at universities near Lincoln County, Kentucky every year.
If your child has been hazed in Lincoln County or anywhere in Kentucky — we can help.
🏢 Who We Are: Lincoln County’s Hazing Litigation Experts
Attorney 911 Legal Emergency Lawyers™ is a Texas-based personal injury and criminal defense law firm with offices in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont. While we are headquartered in Texas, we serve hazing victims nationwide — including Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Why Lincoln County Families Choose Attorney 911 for Hazing Cases
| Advantage | How It Helps Lincoln County Victims |
|---|---|
| 25+ Years Courtroom Experience | Proven track record in complex litigation — ready to fight for Lincoln County families |
| Former Insurance Defense Attorneys | We know how insurance companies and fraternities try to deny claims — and how to beat them |
| Federal Court Authority | Can pursue Lincoln County cases in federal court if needed |
| Dual-State Bar Admission (Texas & New York) | Strategic advantage for cases involving out-of-state national fraternities |
| Se Habla Español | Bilingual staff serving Spanish-speaking Lincoln County families |
| Nationwide Hazing Expertise | Currently litigating $10M UH hazing case — same strategies available for Lincoln County victims |
| Willing to Travel to Lincoln County | For depositions, trials, and client meetings — distance is not a barrier |
📋 Lincoln County Hazing Victims: What to Do Right Now
Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, document everything medically
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and alcohol poisoning symptoms may be delayed
- Medical records are critical evidence for your case
Step 2: Preserve All Evidence
✅ Take photos/videos of:
- Injuries (bruises, cuts, burns, swelling) — document at all stages of healing
- Hazing locations (fraternity house, basement, field, etc.)
- Items used in hazing (paddles, hoses, alcohol containers)
✅ Save all communications:
- Text messages, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails
- Screenshots of social media posts about hazing
- Any “pledge manuals” or written rules
✅ Get witness information:
- Names and contact info of other pledges
- Names of any bystanders who witnessed hazing
Step 3: Do NOT Talk to the Organization Without a Lawyer
- Do NOT confront fraternity/sorority leadership
- Do NOT sign anything from the organization
- Do NOT give statements to university administrators without legal counsel
- Do NOT post about the incident on social media
Step 4: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately
📞 Call 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7) for a free, confidential consultation
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
We work on contingency — Lincoln County families pay $0 upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.
⚠️ The Hazing Crisis in Lincoln County, Kentucky
Hazing Doesn’t Stop at State Lines — It Happens Near Lincoln County Too
While our current case is in Texas, hazing is a nationwide epidemic — and Lincoln County, Kentucky is not immune.
Universities near Lincoln County with Greek life include:
- Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) — Richmond, KY (~50 miles from Lincoln County)
- University of Kentucky (UK) — Lexington, KY (~75 miles from Lincoln County)
- Centre College — Danville, KY (~30 miles from Lincoln County)
- Berea College — Berea, KY (~60 miles from Lincoln County)
The same national fraternities and sororities operate at these schools:
- Pi Kappa Phi
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)
- Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)
- Phi Delta Theta
- Kappa Sigma
- Sigma Chi
- And many more
If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority near Lincoln County, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.
💔 What Hazing Really Looks Like — Lincoln County Parents Need to Know
Our client at the University of Houston was subjected to:
| Hazing Activity | Description | Medical Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Waterboarding | Simulated drowning with a garden hose while doing calisthenics | Psychological trauma, fear of drowning |
| 500+ Squats | Forced to perform 500+ squats as punishment | Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) → kidney failure |
| 100+ Pushups | Forced to perform 100+ pushups | Muscle damage, pain |
| Wooden Paddles | Struck with wooden paddles | Bruising, potential internal injuries |
| Forced Eating | Forced to eat milk, hot dogs, peppercorns until vomiting | Vomiting, dehydration, choking risk |
| Sleep Deprivation | Forced to drive fraternity members during early morning hours | Exhaustion, impaired judgment |
| Psychological Torture | Carrying a fanny pack with sexual objects at all times | Humiliation, anxiety |
| Hog-Tying | Another pledge hog-tied face-down on table with object in mouth for over an hour | False imprisonment, psychological trauma |
Result: Our client was hospitalized for 4 days with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure.
Lincoln County parents: This is what hazing can do to your child. This is not tradition. This is abuse.
📜 Lincoln County Hazing Victims’ Legal Rights
Kentucky Anti-Hazing Law (KRS 164.380)
Kentucky law defines hazing as:
“Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation, admission, or affiliation with any organization.”
Key Provisions:
- Criminal penalties for hazing — up to a Class D felony if serious injury or death occurs
- Consent is not a defense — Even if a student “agrees” to participate, hazing is still illegal
- Organizations can be held liable — Fraternities, sororities, and universities can be sued
Civil Liability for Lincoln County Hazing Victims
Lincoln County families can sue for:
- Negligence — Fraternities, sororities, and universities have a duty to protect students
- Assault & Battery — Intentional harmful contact (paddling, waterboarding, etc.)
- Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress — Extreme and outrageous conduct causing severe distress
- Premises Liability — If hazing occurred in a fraternity house owned by the university
- Negligent Supervision — National organizations and universities failed to monitor Greek life
💰 What Lincoln County Hazing Victims Can Recover
Economic Damages (Quantifiable Losses)
- Medical bills — Hospital stays, ER visits, therapy, future treatment
- Lost wages — Time missed from work during recovery
- Educational impact — Tuition for disrupted semester, lost scholarships
- Future medical costs — Ongoing treatment for injuries (e.g., kidney monitoring)
Non-Economic Damages (Pain & Suffering)
- Physical pain from injuries
- Mental anguish from trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
- Emotional distress from humiliation and abuse
- Loss of enjoyment of life — Inability to participate in normal activities
Punitive Damages (Punishment for Egregious Conduct)
- Awarded when conduct is intentional, reckless, or grossly negligent
- Meant to punish the wrongdoers and deter future hazing
- No cap on punitive damages in Kentucky for personal injury cases
Precedent Cases Show Lincoln County Victims Can Win Big
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | Settlement | $10.1M+ |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | Jury Verdict | $6.1M |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | Settlement | $110M+ |
| Andrew Coffey | Florida State | Pi Kappa Phi | Settlement | Confidential (multi-million) |
Lincoln County families: These verdicts and settlements prove that hazing cases win. The same legal strategies apply to Kentucky cases.
🔍 Who Is Liable for Lincoln County Hazing?
When hazing occurs, multiple parties can be held accountable:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Lincoln County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing | EKU, UK, Centre College, Berea College chapters |
| National Organization | Failed to supervise chapters despite knowing about hazing | Pi Kappa Phi, SAE, Pike, etc. — same nationals operate near Lincoln County |
| University | Failed to prevent hazing despite having authority to regulate Greek life | EKU, UK, Centre, Berea — all have Greek oversight |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing | Chapter officers, pledgemasters, active members |
| Alumni/Advisors | Hosted hazing events or failed to report abuse | Alumni who allow hazing at their homes |
| Housing Corporation | Owned fraternity property where hazing occurred | If university or alumni own the house |
Lincoln County families: We sue everyone responsible — not just the students who participated, but the institutions that enabled them.
🎯 Why Lincoln County Families Need Attorney 911
1. We’re Already Fighting This Battle — And Winning
- We are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston
- We know how to build these cases, gather evidence, and hold institutions accountable
- Lincoln County families get the same aggressive representation
2. We Know How to Beat the “Consent” Defense
Fraternities and sororities will argue:
- “He agreed to participate”
- “He knew the risks”
- “He could have left at any time”
Kentucky law says: CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE.
- KRS 164.380 explicitly states that consent does not justify hazing
- We will destroy this argument in court
3. We Have Insider Knowledge of Insurance Tactics
- Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena are former insurance defense attorneys
- We know how insurance companies try to deny or minimize claims
- We know their playbook — and how to beat them at their own game
4. We’ll Travel to Lincoln County
- We come to Lincoln County for depositions, trials, and client meetings
- We offer video consultations for Lincoln County families who can’t travel
- Distance is not a barrier to justice
5. We Work on Contingency — $0 Upfront for Lincoln County Families
- No upfront costs — Lincoln County families pay nothing to hire us
- No hourly fees — We only get paid if we win your case
- No financial risk — If we don’t win, you owe us nothing
📞 Lincoln County Hazing Victims: Call Us Now
Every day you wait is a day closer to losing your legal rights.
Kentucky has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims — meaning you have only one year from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.
Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Organizations destroy records.
Don’t let them get away with it.
🚨 Free, Confidential Consultation for Lincoln County Families
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7)
📧 Email: ralph@atty911.com
🌐 Website: attorney911.com
We serve Lincoln County, Kentucky and nationwide. Your child deserves justice — no matter where the hazing happened.
🔥 A Message to Lincoln County Fraternities and Universities
To the fraternities operating near Lincoln County: We are watching.
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, and all other nationals with chapters near Lincoln County:
- The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
- If your Lincoln County chapter harms students, we will pursue every liable entity.
- We are currently suing Pi Kappa Phi for waterboarding a student and causing kidney failure.
- Your chapter could be next.
To Eastern Kentucky University, University of Kentucky, Centre College, and Berea College:
- The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus.
- If you own fraternity houses, you own the liability.
- If you fail to act on hazing reports, you will be held accountable.
- Act now — or face the same consequences as UH.
🏆 We Don’t Just Talk About Hazing. We’re Fighting It Right Now.
Bermudez v. University of Houston & Pi Kappa Phi — $10M Lawsuit (2025)
What We’ve Achieved So Far:
✅ Chapter shut down — Pi Kappa Phi closed the UH Beta Nu chapter
✅ Criminal referrals initiated — UH spokesperson confirmed “potential criminal charges”
✅ National attention — Coverage in ABC13, KHOU 11, Houston Chronicle, Houston Public Media
✅ Pattern exposed — Andrew Coffey (2017) + Bermudez (2025) = systemic failure
What’s Next for Lincoln County Cases:
- Aggressive discovery — We will uncover every communication, every policy failure
- Maximum compensation — We will pursue every liable party for full damages
- Systemic change — We will push for new laws and university reforms
- Justice for Lincoln County victims — We will fight for every family, every student
💬 Lincoln County Families: You Are Not Alone
Hazing victims often feel:
- Ashamed
- Embarrassed
- Afraid of retaliation
- Loyal to the organization
- Like they “deserved it”
We understand. And we’re here to tell you:
- You did not deserve this.
- This was not your fault.
- You have the right to seek justice.
- You have the right to compensation.
- You have the right to hold them accountable.
Lincoln County parents: If your child has been hazed, we will fight for you. We will protect your child. We will honor their courage in coming forward.
Call us. We’re ready to listen.
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com | attorney911.com
Attorney 911 — Legal Emergency Lawyers™
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Lincoln County families: We will travel to you. We will fight for you. We will win for you.
