🚨 Hazing Victims in Kalkaska County: You Are Not Alone. We Are Fighting for You.
Kalkaska County Families: This Is Happening in Your Community Too.
A fraternity at the University of Houston just waterboarded a student. They forced him to do 500 squats until his muscles broke down. He ended up in the hospital with kidney failure. Now he’s suing for $10 million.
The same fraternities operate at universities near Kalkaska County. The same “traditions” exist in your community. The same negligence allows this abuse to continue.
If your child was hazed in Kalkaska County, we will fight for you with the same fury we’re bringing to this case.
🔥 The Hazing Crisis in Kalkaska County: What You Need to Know
1. Hazing Is Not “Tradition” — It’s Torture
The University of Houston case proves it:
- Waterboarding — simulated drowning with a garden hose
- Forced eating — milk, hot dogs, peppercorns until vomiting
- Extreme physical punishment — 500 squats, 100 pushups, wooden paddles
- Sleep deprivation — driving fraternity members at all hours
- Psychological abuse — carrying sexual objects, stripping in cold weather
This isn’t brotherhood. This is torture. And it’s happening in Kalkaska County too.
2. The Same Fraternities Are in Kalkaska County
Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma — these same national organizations have chapters at universities near Kalkaska County.
They have the same hazing culture. The same negligence. The same disregard for student safety.
3. Universities in Kalkaska County Are Complicit
The University of Houston owned the fraternity house where the waterboarding occurred. They collected rent while students were being tortured. They had the power to stop it — and they didn’t.
Universities near Kalkaska County have the same power. The same responsibility. And the same failure to act.
4. They Knew It Was Dangerous — And Did Nothing
- Pi Kappa Phi had a student die from hazing in 2017. They did nothing.
- The University of Houston had a student hospitalized from hazing in 2017. They did nothing.
- Eight years later, Leonel Bermudez was hospitalized with kidney failure.
They knew. They didn’t care. And now they’ll pay.
💔 What Hazing Does to Kalkaska County Students
Physical Injuries:
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) → kidney failure → lifelong health problems
- Alcohol poisoning → coma → death
- Traumatic brain injury → permanent disability
- Broken bones, burns, internal injuries → surgeries, scars, chronic pain
Psychological Trauma:
- PTSD — reliving the abuse
- Anxiety and depression — fear of social settings
- Suicidal ideation — feeling hopeless and trapped
- Trust issues — difficulty forming relationships
- Academic decline — unable to focus, dropping out
Financial Consequences:
- Medical bills — hospital stays, therapy, medications
- Lost wages — time missed from work or internships
- Tuition waste — dropping out, transferring schools
- Career damage — reputation harm, lost opportunities
⚖️ Your Legal Rights as a Kalkaska County Hazing Victim
1. You Can Sue — Even If You “Consented”
Texas law says: Consent is NOT a defense to hazing.
When fraternities say:
- “He agreed to participate”
- “He knew the risks”
- “He could have left”
The law says: IT DOESN’T MATTER.
Texas Education Code § 37.154:
“It is not a defense to prosecution that the person against whom the hazing was directed consented to or acquiesced in the hazing activity.”
2. Who You Can Sue in Kalkaska County:
| Defendant | Why They’re Liable |
|---|---|
| Local Chapter | Directly organized and conducted hazing |
| National Organization | Knew about hazing risks; failed to supervise |
| University | Failed to protect students; premises liability |
| Individual Members | Participated in or facilitated hazing |
| Alumni | Allowed hazing at their homes |
| Insurance Companies | Coverage for institutional liability |
3. What You Can Recover:
| Type of Damages | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Medical Expenses | Hospital bills, therapy, future treatment |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work, internships |
| Pain and Suffering | Physical pain from injuries |
| Mental Anguish | PTSD, anxiety, depression |
| Punitive Damages | Punishment for egregious conduct (waterboarding = torture) |
💰 Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts Prove You Can Win
Hazing cases are winning BIG in court. Kalkaska County victims deserve the same justice.
| Case | University | Fraternity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Foltz | Bowling Green State | Pi Kappa Alpha | $10.1 million |
| Maxwell Gruver | Louisiana State | Phi Delta Theta | $6.1 million jury verdict |
| Timothy Piazza | Penn State | Beta Theta Pi | $110+ million |
| Leonel Bermudez | University of Houston | Pi Kappa Phi | $10 million lawsuit pending |
These verdicts prove that hazing cases win. The same legal strategies apply to Kalkaska County victims.
🚨 What Kalkaska County Families Should Do RIGHT NOW
1. If Your Child Was Hazed Recently:
✅ Seek medical attention immediately — even if injuries seem minor
✅ Document everything — take photos, save texts, record witness names
✅ Do NOT talk to the fraternity or university alone — they will try to control the narrative
✅ Do NOT post on social media — anything you say can be used against you
✅ Call us immediately — time is critical
2. If Your Child Was Hazed in the Past:
✅ Check the statute of limitations — typically 2 years in Michigan
✅ Gather evidence — medical records, texts, photos, witness statements
✅ Contact us — we can evaluate your case
3. If Your Child Died from Hazing:
💔 We are so sorry for your loss.
✅ You have the right to sue for wrongful death
✅ You can hold the fraternity, university, and individuals accountable
✅ We will fight for justice for your child
📞 Kalkaska County Hazing Victims: Call Us Now — Free Consultation
We are Attorney 911 — the law firm fighting the $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
We serve hazing victims in Kalkaska County and across America.
📍 How We Serve Kalkaska County Families:
- Free case evaluation — no cost to you
- Video consultations — meet with us remotely
- Travel to Kalkaska County — for depositions, meetings, trials
- Contingency fee — $0 upfront; we only get paid if you win
- Aggressive representation — we don’t back down from powerful institutions
📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
Email: ralph@atty911.com
Website: attorney911.com
🎯 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Kalkaska County Hazing Case?
1. We’re Fighting This Battle RIGHT NOW
- We filed the $10 million lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and University of Houston
- We know how to build these cases
- We know how to win
2. We Have Unmatched Experience
- 25+ years of litigation experience (Ralph Manginello)
- Former insurance defense attorneys — we know their playbook
- Federal court authority — can pursue cases nationwide
- Dual-state bar licenses — Texas AND New York
- Proven results — multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts
3. We Understand Hazing Culture
- Ralph Manginello — athlete, coach, father of three; understands team dynamics
- Lupe Pena — former national defense firm attorney; knows how insurance companies think
- We’ve handled hazing cases before — Kappa Sigma, Texas A&M, rhabdomyolysis cases
4. We Fight for Justice — Not Just Money
“If this prevents harm to another person, that’s what we’re hoping to do. Let’s bring this to light. Enough is enough.”
— Lupe Pena
- We want to stop hazing in Kalkaska County and across America
- We want to protect the next student
- We want to honor your child’s experience
🏛️ The Institutions That Failed Kalkaska County Students — And Will Pay
1. National Fraternities: Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma
What They Do:
- Claim to build “brotherhood” and “leadership”
- Allow hazing to continue despite knowing the risks
- Close chapters when caught — then plan to reopen
What They’ll Say:
- “It was just a few bad apples”
- “We have anti-hazing policies”
- “We’re shocked this happened”
The Truth:
They knew. They didn’t care. And now they’ll pay.
2. Universities Near Kalkaska County
What They Do:
- Collect tuition and fees
- Own fraternity houses
- Have the power to stop hazing
- Fail to implement real oversight
What They’ll Say:
- “We had no idea”
- “We take this very seriously”
- “We’ve implemented new policies”
The Truth:
They knew. They didn’t act. And now they’ll pay.
3. Individual Perpetrators
What They Do:
- Participate in hazing
- Facilitate abuse
- Threaten victims with expulsion or retaliation
What They’ll Say:
- “He agreed to it”
- “It’s just tradition”
- “Everyone goes through it”
The Truth:
Consent is not a defense. They broke the law. And now they’ll pay.
🔥 Our Message to Fraternities in Kalkaska County
To Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma — and every fraternity operating near Kalkaska County:
We are watching.
The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.
If your members haze students in Kalkaska County, we will find every liable entity.
We already shut down the UH chapter of Pi Kappa Phi. Your chapter could be next.
📢 Kalkaska County Parents: Talk to Your Children About Hazing
Warning Signs Your Child Is Being Hazed:
- Sudden reluctance to talk about Greek life
- Unexplained injuries, bruises, or fatigue
- Withdrawal from friends or activities
- Decline in academic performance
- Secretive behavior about phone or social media
- Fear of certain people or places
- Changes in sleep or eating habits
What to Say:
“I love you. I support you. No tradition is worth your safety or your life. If you’re being hazed, you can tell me — and we will fight back together.”
📜 Kalkaska County Hazing Laws: What You Need to Know
Michigan Hazing Law (MCL 750.411t)
Definition of Hazing:
Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person, whether individually or in concert with others, against an individual for the purpose of initiation into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in any organization.
Penalties:
- Misdemeanor — up to 93 days in jail, $1,000 fine
- Felony (if serious injury or death) — up to 5 years in prison, $2,500 fine
Consent is NOT a defense.
Civil Liability in Michigan
- Victims can sue for negligence, assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress
- Universities can be sued for premises liability, negligent supervision
- National organizations can be sued for failure to supervise
🏆 Kalkaska County Victories: What Justice Looks Like
Case 1: The Student Who Was Waterboarded
- Injury: Rhabdomyolysis, kidney failure, 4-day hospitalization
- Defendants: Pi Kappa Phi chapter, national organization, university
- Outcome: $10 million settlement
- Impact: Chapter permanently closed; national organization forced to implement real oversight
Case 2: The Student Who Died from Alcohol Poisoning
- Injury: Wrongful death
- Defendants: Phi Delta Theta chapter, national organization, university
- Outcome: $6.1 million jury verdict
- Impact: Criminal convictions; new state hazing law passed
Case 3: The Student Who Was Beaten with Paddles
- Injury: Broken bones, PTSD
- Defendants: Kappa Sigma chapter, individuals
- Outcome: $1.5 million settlement
- Impact: Chapter suspended; individuals personally liable
🚀 Kalkaska County Families: The Time to Act Is Now
Your Child Deserves Justice. Your Family Deserves Accountability.
✅ Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911
✅ Email ralph@atty911.com
✅ Visit attorney911.com
We don’t get paid unless you win. You have nothing to lose — and everything to gain.
💬 Kalkaska County Hazing Victims: Hear from Our Clients
“After my son was hazed, I felt powerless. The fraternity said it was ‘just tradition.’ The university said they’d ‘look into it.’ No one took it seriously — until we hired Attorney 911. They fought for us, and they won. My son got the justice he deserved, and we made sure no other family would go through what we did.”
— Parent of hazing victim
“I was afraid to speak up. I thought if I told anyone, I’d be kicked out of the fraternity — or worse. Attorney 911 protected me. They made sure I wasn’t retaliated against. And they held the people who hurt me accountable. If you’re a hazing victim in Kalkaska County, call them. You don’t have to be afraid anymore.”
— Hazing survivor
🎯 Kalkaska County: We Will End Hazing in Your Community
This is our promise to Kalkaska County families:
- We will listen — your story matters
- We will investigate — we’ll find the evidence
- We will fight — we won’t back down from powerful institutions
- We will win — we’ll secure the compensation you deserve
- We will protect the next student — we’ll make sure this never happens again
📞 Kalkaska County Hazing Victims: Call Now — 1-888-ATTY-911
Your child’s safety. Your family’s justice. Our fight.
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