Hazing Lawyer for Suffolk County Families – Justice for Victims of Fraternity & Sorority Abuse
Attorney 911 – Nationwide Hazing Litigation Experts
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Suffolk County Families: Your Child Deserves Justice
Hazing is not “tradition.” It’s not “brotherhood.” It’s abuse—and it’s happening right here in Suffolk County.
At Attorney 911, we’re actively fighting a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and hospitalized with kidney failure. The same fraternities operate at universities near Suffolk County. The same negligence exists in Suffolk County institutions.
If your child was hazed in Suffolk County, we will fight for you with the same fury.
🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Suffolk County
Hazing isn’t just a problem in other states—it’s happening right here in Suffolk County. Students at universities near Suffolk County face the same risks our client did:
- Forced alcohol consumption until vomiting or blacking out
- Extreme physical punishment (pushups, squats, paddling)
- Psychological torture (humiliation, sleep deprivation, waterboarding)
- Sexual abuse (forced nudity, degrading rituals)
- Medical emergencies (rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, traumatic brain injury)
Suffolk County parents send their children to college expecting them to be safe. Instead, they’re being tortured in the name of “tradition.”
⚠️ Real Cases, Real Consequences – This Could Be Your Child
🔥 Our Current Case: $10 Million Lawsuit Against Pi Kappa Phi & UH
Victim: Leonel Bermudez (a “ghost rush” – not even enrolled at UH yet)
What Happened:
- Waterboarded with a garden hose (simulated drowning)
- Forced to do 500 squats, 100+ pushups, bear crawls until he collapsed
- Struck with wooden paddles
- Forced to eat until vomiting, then made to lie in his own vomit
- Hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure
Result: Pi Kappa Phi immediately closed the chapter—but they’re already planning to come back. We’re suing for $10 million to make sure they never return.
📰 Media Coverage:
- ABC13: “Abuse and hazing led to hospitalization of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity pledge”
- KHOU 11: “$10 million lawsuit filed against UH, fraternity over hazing allegations”
- Houston Chronicle: “UH fraternity hazing lawsuit”
- Houston Public Media: “University of Houston, Pi Kappa Phi sued for $10 million”
This isn’t just happening in Texas. It’s happening near Suffolk County—and we will fight for Suffolk County families.
💔 Why Suffolk County Families Choose Attorney 911
1️⃣ We’re Actively Fighting Hazing RIGHT NOW
While other firms talk about hazing, we’re in the courtroom fighting a $10 million case against Pi Kappa Phi and UH. Suffolk County families get the same aggressive representation.
2️⃣ Former Insurance Defense Attorneys – We Know Their Playbook
Both of our attorneys—Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña—worked for insurance companies and national defense firms before switching sides. We know exactly how fraternities, universities, and insurers try to minimize claims. Now, we use that knowledge to maximize compensation for Suffolk County victims.
3️⃣ Nationwide Reach – We Serve Suffolk County Families
- Headquartered in Houston, Austin, and Beaumont – but we travel to Suffolk County for depositions, trials, and client meetings.
- Federal court authority – can pursue cases against national fraternities anywhere in the U.S.
- Dual-state bar licenses (Texas & New York) – strategic advantage for Suffolk County cases involving out-of-state organizations.
- Video consultations available – Suffolk County families can meet with us remotely.
4️⃣ No Upfront Costs – We Only Get Paid If You Win
We work on a contingency fee basis—$0 upfront. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
5️⃣ Bilingual Support – Se Habla Español
Many hazing victims in Suffolk County are from immigrant families. We speak Spanish and can serve Suffolk County’s Hispanic community without language barriers.
6️⃣ Proven Track Record – Millions Recovered for Victims
- $10 million lawsuit (pending) against Pi Kappa Phi & UH
- Multi-million dollar settlements in personal injury and wrongful death cases
- Former BP Texas City explosion litigation – experience taking on massive corporate defendants
- Hazing-specific expertise – rhabdomyolysis, Kappa Sigma, Texas A&M cases
⚖️ Suffolk County Hazing Victims’ Legal Rights
Who Can Be Held Liable in Suffolk County Hazing Cases?
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable | Suffolk County Application |
|---|---|---|
| Local Fraternity/Sorority Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing | Same chapters operate near Suffolk County |
| National Fraternity/Sorority | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture | Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, etc. |
| University/College | Owned property; failed to prevent hazing | Suffolk County institutions with Greek life |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing | Suffolk County students involved in hazing |
| Alumni/Hosts | Allowed hazing at their homes | Suffolk County alumni hosting events |
| Insurance Companies | Coverage for institutional liability | Deep pockets for compensation |
Suffolk County Families: You Can Sue Even If…
✅ Your child “consented” to hazing → Texas law says consent is NOT a defense (Tex. Educ. Code § 37.154)
✅ The hazing happened off-campus → Hazing laws apply anywhere
✅ Your child wasn’t officially a student yet → “Ghost rushes” (like our client) are still protected
✅ The fraternity claims it was “just tradition” → Tradition doesn’t justify torture
✅ The university says they didn’t know → They own the fraternity houses—they should have known
🏥 Medical Consequences of Hazing – Suffolk County Victims Need to Know
Hazing isn’t just “roughhousing”—it causes serious, sometimes permanent injuries:
| Injury | Cause | Long-Term Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Rhabdomyolysis | Extreme physical exertion (500 squats, bear crawls) | Kidney failure, dialysis, transplant, death |
| Acute Alcohol Poisoning | Forced binge drinking | Brain damage, organ failure, death |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | Beatings, falls, paddling | Permanent cognitive impairment, memory loss, personality changes |
| Hypothermia/Hyperthermia | Forced exposure to cold/heat | Organ damage, cardiac arrest, death |
| Sexual Assault | Forced nudity, degrading rituals | PTSD, depression, lifelong trauma |
| PTSD/Anxiety/Depression | Psychological torture | Suicidal ideation, therapy for years, medication |
Our client was hospitalized for 4 days with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure. This could happen to your child in Suffolk County.
💰 What Suffolk County Hazing Victims Can Recover
Economic Damages (Tangible Losses)
- Medical bills (ER, hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
- Lost wages (time missed from work/school)
- Educational disruption (tuition, scholarships lost)
- Future earning capacity (if injuries cause permanent limitations)
Non-Economic Damages (Pain & Suffering)
- Physical pain from hazing activities
- Mental anguish (fear, humiliation, trauma)
- Emotional distress (PTSD, anxiety, depression)
- Loss of enjoyment of life (inability to participate in normal activities)
Punitive Damages (Punishing the Wrongdoers)
If the conduct was especially egregious (waterboarding, torture, cover-ups), juries can award additional damages to punish the defendants and prevent future hazing.
Precedent Cases Show Suffolk County Families Can Win Millions:
| Case | Fraternity | Outcome | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz (BGSU) | Pi Kappa Alpha | Settlement | $10.1M+ |
| Maxwell Gruver (LSU) | Phi Delta Theta | Jury Verdict | $6.1M |
| Timothy Piazza (Penn State) | Beta Theta Pi | Settlement | $110M+ |
| Andrew Coffey (FSU) | Pi Kappa Phi | Settlement | Confidential (multi-million) |
| Our Case (UH) | Pi Kappa Phi | Pending | $10M |
📋 What Suffolk County Families Should Do If Their Child Was Hazed
✅ Step 1: Get Medical Attention Immediately
- Even if injuries seem minor, rhabdomyolysis and alcohol poisoning can be deadly.
- Document everything—ER records, doctor’s notes, test results.
✅ Step 2: Preserve ALL Evidence
| Evidence Type | What to Save |
|---|---|
| Medical Records | Hospital bills, doctor’s notes, test results |
| Photos/Videos | Injuries, hazing activities, fraternity house |
| Texts/Messages | GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp, emails |
| Social Media | Screenshots of posts about hazing |
| Witness Info | Names and contact info of other pledges |
| Documents | Pledge manuals, schedules, rules given to your child |
⚠️ DO NOT:
- Delete any messages or posts
- Talk to fraternity/sorority members without a lawyer
- Sign anything from the organization
- Post about the incident on social media
✅ Step 3: Call Attorney 911 – FREE Consultation
📞 1-888-ATTY-911 | ✉ ralph@atty911.com
We will:
- Evaluate your case for free
- Explain your legal rights
- Handle all communications with the fraternity, university, and insurance companies
- Fight for maximum compensation
🎯 Why Suffolk County Families Should Act NOW
⏳ 2-Year Statute of Limitations (Most States)
- You have only 2 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.
- Evidence disappears—witnesses forget, fraternities delete messages, universities destroy records.
- The sooner you act, the stronger your case.
🚫 Fraternities Will Try to Silence Your Child
- They’ll say: “It was just tradition.”
- They’ll say: “He consented.”
- They’ll say: “It wasn’t that bad.”
- They’ll say: “If you sue, you’ll ruin your future.”
Don’t let them intimidate you. We’ve seen this before—and we know how to fight back.
💔 Your Child Is Not Alone
Our client was fearful of retribution for speaking out. We protected him. We will protect your Suffolk County child too.
📢 Message to Suffolk County Fraternities & Universities
To the fraternities operating near Suffolk County:
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi—
If your chapter operates near Suffolk County, know that Attorney 911 represents hazing victims across America.
To Suffolk County universities:
The same institutional negligence that made University of Houston a defendant exists at your campus. Act now—or face the same accountability.
The message is clear: Hazing will cost you millions. We will make sure of it.
📞 Suffolk County Families: Call Now for a FREE Consultation
1-888-ATTY-911 | ralph@atty911.com | attorney911.com/hazing
We serve Suffolk County and nationwide. Distance is not a barrier to justice.
🔥 Enough is Enough. It’s Time for Justice.
Attorney 911 – Fighting for Suffolk County Hazing Victims
