Hazing Lawyers Serving Iberville Parish, Louisiana – Aggressive Legal Representation for Victims

🚨 You Are Not Alone – We Are Fighting This Battle Right Now

Iberville Parish families: If your child has been hazed at a college, university, fraternity, sorority, or student organization near Iberville Parish, you need to know this—we are currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This is not theoretical. This is happening right now, and we are bringing the same aggressive legal representation to Iberville Parish families.

Hazing is not “tradition.” It is not “brotherhood.” It is abuse, assault, and sometimes manslaughter. And when institutions like universities and national fraternities fail to protect students, they must be held accountable—regardless of where in Louisiana or the United States the hazing occurred.

At Attorney 911, we are hazing litigation specialists. We know how these organizations operate. We know how they try to silence victims. And we know how to win multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements that force real change.

If your child has been hazed in Iberville Parish or anywhere in Louisiana, call us immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911. We offer free, confidential consultations, and we work on a contingency basis—meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.

🔥 The Hazing Crisis in Iberville Parish and Beyond

Hazing is a national epidemic, and Iberville Parish is not immune. The same fraternities and sororities operating at universities near Iberville Parish have chapters across Louisiana and the United States—and they have a documented history of abuse.

What Is Hazing?

Hazing is any activity that endangers the physical or mental health of a student for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in an organization. This includes:

• Physical abuse (beatings, paddling, forced exercise to exhaustion)
• Forced consumption (alcohol, food, non-food substances until vomiting)
• Sleep deprivation (late-night activities, early-morning demands)
• Psychological torture (waterboarding, humiliation, threats)
• Sexual abuse (forced nudity, sexual acts, carrying sexual objects)

Hazing in Louisiana – The Stark Reality

Louisiana has seen its share of tragic hazing incidents:

• Max Gruver (LSU, 2017) – Died from alcohol poisoning during Phi Delta Theta hazing. His family won a $6.1 million jury verdict, and Louisiana passed the Max Gruver Act, making hazing a felony.
• Andrew Coffey (FSU, 2017) – Died from forced alcohol consumption at Pi Kappa Phi. The fraternity was permanently closed at FSU.
• Multiple incidents at Louisiana universities – Hazing reports have surfaced at LSU, Tulane, University of Louisiana, and other institutions near Iberville Parish.

The same fraternities involved in these tragedies operate at universities near Iberville Parish. If your child is pledging a fraternity or sorority, they face the same risks that hospitalized our client in Houston.

🏛️ Our Landmark Case: $10 Million Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi & University of Houston

This Is What Hazing Looks Like – And This Is What We’re Doing About It

Case Name: Bermudez v. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Inc., et al.
Filing Date: November 21, 2025
Damages Sought: $10,000,000
Attorneys: Ralph Manginello & Lupe Pena – Attorney 911

What Happened to Leonel Bermudez?

Leonel Bermudez, a transfer student who had not even enrolled at the University of Houston yet, accepted a bid to join Pi Kappa Phi in September 2025. What followed was weeks of systematic abuse, torture, and hazing that left him hospitalized with severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure for three nights and four days.

The Hazing Activities That Hospitalized Our Client:

✅ Waterboarding with a garden hose – Simulated drowning, a form of torture
✅ Forced to perform 500+ squats and 100+ pushups – Until he collapsed and could not stand
✅ Struck with wooden paddles – Physical assault with weapons
✅ Forced to eat milk, hot dogs, and peppercorns until vomiting – Then forced to continue running while in physical distress
✅ Another pledge lost consciousness and collapsed – Fraternity members did not call for medical help
✅ Hog-tied face-down on a table with an object in his mouth – Another pledge was subjected to this for over an hour
✅ Sleep deprivation – Forced to drive fraternity members during early morning hours
✅ Humiliation – Forced to carry a fanny pack with sexual objects at all times

The Medical Consequences:

• Severe rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown)
• Acute kidney failure (life-threatening)
• Brown urine (myoglobinuria – a sign of muscle damage)
• Very high creatine kinase levels (confirms muscle damage)
• Three nights, four days in the hospital

Why This Case Matters for Iberville Parish Families

1. Pi Kappa Phi has 150+ chapters across America – Including near Iberville Parish.
2. The same “traditions” that hospitalized our client exist at Iberville Parish-area fraternities.
3. Universities near Iberville Parish face the same liability failures as UH.
4. If your child is being hazed, we will fight for you just like we’re fighting in Houston.

⚖️ Legal Rights for Iberville Parish Hazing Victims

Louisiana Anti-Hazing Laws – You Are Protected

Louisiana has some of the strongest anti-hazing laws in the country, thanks to the Max Gruver Act (passed after Max Gruver’s death in 2017). Under Louisiana law:

• Hazing is a felony if it results in serious bodily injury or death.
• Consent is NOT a defense – Even if a student “agreed” to participate, hazing is still illegal.
• Organizations can be held criminally and civilly liable.
• Universities can be held liable if they knew or should have known about hazing.

Who Can Be Sued in a Hazing Case?

In hazing cases, multiple parties can be held liable, including:

1. The local fraternity/sorority chapter – Directly responsible for hazing activities.
2. The national fraternity/sorority organization – Failed to supervise and enforce anti-hazing policies.
3. The university/college – Failed to protect students despite prior incidents.
4. Individual members – Those who participated in or facilitated hazing.
5. Alumni and advisors – If they knew about hazing and did nothing.
6. Insurance companies – Fraternities and universities have liability insurance that can pay damages.

Damages You Can Recover in a Hazing Lawsuit

If your child has been hazed, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional)
• Lost wages (if hazing affected employment)
• Educational disruption (tuition, scholarships, academic setbacks)
• Punitive damages (to punish the organization and deter future hazing)
• Wrongful death damages (if hazing resulted in death)

💰 Precedent Cases: Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts & Settlements

Hazing cases win big when victims and families stand up. Here are some of the largest hazing verdicts and settlements in U.S. history—and these same results are possible for Iberville Parish families.

These cases prove that hazing victims and families can win multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. The same legal strategies apply to Iberville Parish cases.

📋 What Iberville Parish Families Should Do If Their Child Is Hazed

If your child has been hazed, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations expire. Here’s what you should do immediately:

1. Seek Medical Attention

• Go to the emergency room immediately if your child shows signs of injury.
• Rhabdomyolysis symptoms (muscle pain, dark urine, difficulty walking) require emergency care.
• Psychological trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression) should be documented by a mental health professional.

2. Preserve All Evidence

• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, and any physical evidence.
• Save all communications (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails).
• Write down everything your child remembers about the hazing (dates, times, participants, activities).
• Get witness contact information (other pledges, bystanders).

3. Do NOT Confront the Organization Alone

• Do not talk to fraternity/sorority members, university officials, or insurance adjusters without legal counsel.
• Do not sign anything from the organization or university.
• Do not post on social media about the incident.

4. Contact a Hazing Lawyer Immediately

• Call Attorney 911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation.
• We will preserve evidence, investigate the incident, and build your case.
• We work on a contingency basis—you pay nothing unless we win.

🎯 Why Iberville Parish Families Choose Attorney 911

1. We Are Currently Litigating a $10 Million Hazing Case

• We are actively fighting against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston right now.
• We know how these organizations operate, and we know how to win.

2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook

• Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for insurance companies before switching to represent victims.
• We know how they try to deny claims, minimize damages, and intimidate victims.
• We use that insider knowledge to maximize your compensation.

3. Nationwide Reach – We Serve Iberville Parish Families Anywhere

• While we are based in Texas, we represent hazing victims nationwide, including in Iberville Parish.
• We have federal court authority and dual-state bar licenses (Texas & New York).
• We will travel to Iberville Parish for depositions, trials, and client meetings.

4. Aggressive, Compassionate Representation

• We treat Iberville Parish families like family.
• We understand the emotional toll hazing takes on victims and families.
• We fight relentlessly for justice and accountability.

5. No Upfront Costs – You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

• We work on a contingency fee basis—meaning you pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you.
• This ensures that every Iberville Parish family can afford top-tier legal representation.

📞 Call Now – Free Consultation for Iberville Parish Hazing Victims

If your child has been hazed at a college or university near Iberville Parish, do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and statutes of limitations expire.

Call Attorney 911 now at 1-888-ATTY-911 for a free, confidential consultation. We will:

• Evaluate your case and explain your legal options.
• Preserve evidence before it disappears.
• Fight for maximum compensation for your child’s injuries.
• Hold the responsible parties accountable—no matter how powerful they are.

We are ready to fight for Iberville Parish families. Are you ready to fight back?

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🚨 Don’t Let Them Silence You. Don’t Let Them Get Away With It.

Hazing is abuse. We are the attorneys who stop it.